Knowledge Check Practice · Leading with Care Binder

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Check your understanding of supportive, non-clinical responses and when to escalate.

Question 01/04

During a group activity, a participant becomes quiet and asks if they can step outside for a few minutes. The Guide does not know why. Which response best reflects trauma-informed practice?

Ask what happened before deciding whether they may leave.Tell them that everyone needs to remain in the room so the rules stay consistent.Acknowledge the request, clarify when and how they can rejoin, and avoid requiring a personal explanation.Ask whether the activity triggered a trauma response.

Question 02/04

A participant becomes noticeably tense during a discussion and begins responding to every suggestion with, “Whatever you think is best.” What is the strongest response?

Treat the agreement as confirmation that the participant is comfortable.Ask whether they are having a fawn response.Tell them they need to speak honestly before the discussion can continue.Reduce the pressure to answer immediately and provide another opportunity to respond later or privately.

Question 03/04

A participant becomes visibly upset during a discussion and begins crying. There is no sign of immediate danger. Which response is strongest?

Ask them to explain what triggered the reaction so the group can help.Stop the discussion and immediately contact emergency services because crying indicates a crisis.Ignore the reaction to avoid embarrassing the participant.Offer a break, say no explanation is required, and arrange a private check-in.

Question 04/04

A participant tells a program leader they are in urgent danger and asks the leader to keep it secret. What should the leader do?

Promise secrecy so the participant continues talking.Ask the group to decide what support the participant needs.Follow the organization’s escalation and safety protocol and explain the next step calmly.Wait until the next day to see whether the danger passes.

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