Reframing & Resistance
True or False?
It is important to use proper terminology like “addict” or “alcoholic” when working with young people.
False
True or False?
Trauma is when an internal threat overwhelms a person’s coping resources.
False!
Trauma is when an EXTERNAL threat overwhelms a person’s coping resources
Medical records (including peer notes) are not available for parents of youth over 14 to access due to HIPAA
False!
Medical records are available to the parent/guardian of all youth under 18, unless state law provides more strict privacy rights to individuals of certain ages under 18.
Peer Specialists have a Code of Ethics
True
Non Compliance can be reframed as…
1. Hard Headedness
2. Inappropriate
3. Exploring options
4. Delinquent
3. Exploring Options
The ACE’s questionnaire is…
1. A clinical assessment
2. A tool for peers to give out in sessions
3. A poker strategy
4. From a research study in the 90s
4. From a research study in the 90s
True or False?
Harm Reduction looks like encouraging 12 step program use because it’s what helped you.
False!
Harm reduction can look like ensuring knowledge on safe practices, like proper wound care and sterile needle exchanges, is readily available and offered.
What is “BeReal”
A Social Media App!
True or False?
Trauma Responses do not manifest as Resistance
False! Trauma Responses can manifest as Resistance
Complex Trauma can impact…
1. Those under 18
2. Those over 18
3. Only Cisgender Women (AFAB)
4. None of the answer choices are correct
4 None of the Above
Complex Trauma can affect everyone, but is often present when traumatic events happen over time, and usually during a developmentally vulnerable time in a person’s life
What is the oldest age included in Transition Age Youth?
30
A Family Partner or Parent Peer Specialist is a type of Certified Peer Specialist that specifically supports what group of people?
Parents, caregivers, and/or guardians of youth with mental health challenges.
Fill in the blank:
A tool we can use to respond to resistance is called Agreement with a _____
Twist
True or False
The youth we serve aren’t ready to deal with trauma until they are older.
False
You are in a conversation with a young person. They use a word in a sentance that you don't understand. Quite frankly, it sounds made up, but they keep going as if it has real meaning. You don't want to seem rude but you aren't really following along anymore due to that word.
What do you do?
Ask them what the word they used means, in a non-condescending voice. Be open to the fact that this is a real word for them.
*Extra note*
Don't try to use the word yourself if you still don't understand.
True or False?
If a person under the age of 18 tells you that they are smoking weed, you are required to report it according to mandatory reporting laws.
Generally False! Refer to your own state's mandatory reporting laws for further clarification.
An example from TX:
Child abuse and neglect.
Abuse, neglect, self-neglect, and exploitation of the elderly or adults with disabilities living at home.
Abuse of children in child-care facilities or treatment centers.
Abuse of adults and children who live in state facilities or are being helped by programs for people with mental illness or intellectual disabilities.
Texas law says anyone who thinks a child, or person 65 years or older, or an adult with disabilities is being abused, neglected, or exploited must report it to DFPS.