During a group session, a surprise disaster-siren test triggers flashbacks in a member with trauma history. What in-the-moment intervention should the CRC use first?
Select an answer to reveal the explanation.
Short Explanation
A siren can yank someone into the past in a heartbeat. Grounding—here-and-now senses, safety cues—brings the room back to today. Diving into a full trauma dump mid-group usually pours gasoline on the fire.
Full Explanation
Acute trauma reactions in session call for grounding, orientation to present safety, and paced support rather than immediate deep trauma processing. Group leaders also monitor other members' distress. Trauma-informed crisis skills prioritize stabilization before narrative exposure.