Following a school shooting, many of the children want to talk about the traumatic event. The school nurse knows this is very therapeutic and would be called:

Question

A) Nonadaptive functioning
B) Fatalism
C) Debriefing
D) Guided imagery

Answer 1

Ans: C
Feedback:
Debriefing, or talking about the traumatic event at the time it happens, often is an effective therapeutic tool. Crisis teams are often among the first people to attend to the emotional needs of those caught in catastrophic events. Some people may need continued individual or group therapy. Guided imagery is a mind–body technique intended to relieve stress and promote a sense of peace and tranquility during periods of stress or difficulty. The individual is guided to focus on creating a specific mental image designed to bring about positive physical and/or emotional effects. Instructions are given to focus on the present; if possible, it is desirable to tune out all outside thoughts and ideas. Frequently, instructions include going to a "special place" in their minds, such as a secluded beach or a babbling brook.