Quiz – blastserve.com

#1. When a client shares their trauma story, my first instinct is to:

A) Help them find the silver lining or lesson

B) Sit in the discomfort with them, without trying to fix or reframe

C) Redirect them to focus on present solutions rather than past problems

D) Suggest gratitude practices to shift their energy

#2. I believe trauma healing requires:

A) Moving beyond the story as quickly as possible

B) Creating space for rage, grief, and all the messy emotions

C) Developing a positive mindset to overcome past experiences

D) Focusing on where they want to go rather than where they've been

#3. Which statement resonates most with your approach:

A) "Everything happens for a reason; this trauma made you stronger"

B) "What happened to you was fucked up and shouldn't have happened"

C) "Let's not dwell on the past and focus on creating your future"

D) "Your thoughts create your reality, so we need to shift how you think about this"

Results

Mostly As and Cs

You may be bringing conventional coaching approaches into trauma work in ways that could cause harm. Traditional success-oriented, positive-mindset coaching often bypasses the necessary elements of trauma healing. Consider how achievement focus, timeline pressure, and positivity mandates might re-traumatize clients.

Mostly Ds

You’re straddling the line between coaching and trauma work without fully embracing trauma-informed principles. While you recognize some trauma elements, you may still be prioritizing outcomes, timelines, and mindset shifts in ways that don’t serve deep healing.

Mostly Bs

You show strong trauma-informed awareness. You understand the body’s central role, the importance of safety, the non-linear nature of healing, and the critical importance of client agency. Continue deepening this knowledge.