Touch Therapy for Trauma recertification | FINAL EXAM/Quiz

Children who have life limited expectancy may have more fragile skin.

When providing massage for children with breathing difficulty it is important to elevate their torso.

A child may not refuse massage treatment when medically ordered in a healthcare environment.

A child who has been receiving specific medications may have the side effect of Osteopenia

If a child asks, “What is going to happen to me when I die?” – how would you respond?

When a child is receiving medical care, it is advised to receive the medical provider’s release prior to providing therapy.

Gloving replaces hand washing when working in a healthcare environment.

How can you support parents/family members during the pediatric massage session?

Define Pediatric Palliative Care.

You should always explain a touch therapy session to a child before beginning.

Children who are in hospice care may suffer from depression.

Preschoolers may have magical thinking.

Define Pediatric Hospice Care.

Name 5 benefits of pediatric massage for a child in palliative care.

You should always maintain confidentiality of client/patient information.

You should always do a current medical intake/health history before beginning any massage therapy session.

It is recommended that you receive a signed medical consent prior to providing touch therapy and/or massage for a child with special healthcare needs.

Describe Adaptations for clients/patients with fragile skin.

Name 3 benefits for of massage therapy for a child with pain and discomfort.

When reviewing the medication list for a child, you should check all known side effects and ask how the child is responding to their medication.

Positioning Considerations for Palliative and Hospice Care Patients (please fill in considerations for each presentation/symptom listed below)

Breathing Difficulty:

Swelling, or risk of swelling:

Discomfort:

Medically Restricted Positions:

Pediatric Palliative | Hospice Care | Developmental Considerations (please complete for each age group)

Newborn to 1 year:

1 year to 3 years:

3 years to 6 years:

6 years to 12 years:

12 years to 21 years:

Children feel more empowered when they have choices.

What are some ways to understand culturally appropriate touch for a specific child?

It is okay to not ask permission if a child is non-verbal.

PTSD can occur in children after traumatic experiences such as abuse, accidents, disasters, or medical procedures.

Children with PTSD may re-experience trauma through nightmares or flashbacks and may become more irritable or have trouble sleeping.

In pediatric trauma work, it is acceptable to assume that touch is welcome if you are clearly trying to help.

For children affected by trauma, always asking permission before touch and honoring “no” are core principles of safe practice.

Medical trauma can develop even after procedures that are medically successful and considered “routine” by adults.

Trauma-informed touch sessions should be:

A session should be stopped or modified when:

A child who startles seeing scrubs or gloves may be showing:

How can touch therapy support children experiencing grief and loss?

Which statement is trauma-informed communication?

A family-centered approach means:

Observing non-verbal cues such as flinching, pulling away, or changes in breathing is essential in trauma-informed touch therapy.

If a child dissociates, freezes, or becomes very still during a session, this can be a trauma response and should be taken seriously.

When working with traumatized children, it is best to move quickly through touch techniques to “get it over with.”

In trauma-informed pediatric touch therapy, children are encouraged to have choices about positioning, whether touch happens, and when it stops.

Teaching parents and caregivers safe touch and massage skills can help extend the benefits of trauma-informed touch therapy into daily life at home.

Informed consent with children includes explaining what you are doing in age-appropriate language and checking in regularly during the session.

Touch therapy for pediatric trauma is intended to replace all other mental health and medical treatments.

Cultural beliefs about touch, privacy, and trauma should be respected and explored when planning touch therapy interventions.

Family-centered care in pediatric touch therapy means caregivers are excluded from sessions so the therapist can work more efficiently.

A Certified Pediatric Massage Therapist (CPMT®) is trained to adapt techniques to a child’s age, development, and medical condition rather than simply using lighter adult techniques.

One goal of pediatric touch therapy after trauma is to help restore a child’s sense of safety and trust in their own body and in caregiving adults.

Some children with trauma histories may prefer touch only on certain body areas, and this preference should be honored.

Documentation of sessions with traumatized children may include observations of the child’s affect, regulation, and responses to touch, in line with privacy rules.

Children affected by grief and loss may also benefit from gentle, nurturing touch as part of their coping and regulation strategies.