Praxis School Counselor (5422) Practice Exam

Which of the following strategies best illustrates prevention of crisis situations in trauma-informed care?

1. Helping students identify triggers and creating coping plans

2. Working with students to minimize self-blame

3. Ensuring that students have a 'safe person' to turn to in crisis

4. Encouraging intrinsic motivation in students

The correct answer is: Helping students identify triggers and creating coping plans

Prevention of crisis situations in trauma-informed care involves proactively addressing potential triggers and helping individuals develop effective coping mechanisms. While working with students to minimize self-blame and ensuring they have a "safe person" to turn to can be helpful in crisis situations, they do not specifically address prevention. Encouraging intrinsic motivation in students may promote overall well-being, but it may not directly prevent crisis situations. Therefore, option A, helping students identify triggers and creating coping plans, is the best strategy for prevention in trauma-informed care.