- Explain the theory and practice of Traumatic Incident Reduction
- Explain the theory and practice of Unblocking
- Explain the theory of the traumatic network
- Analyze the nature of an activity cycle
- Describe unresolved traumatic incidents as incomplete activity cycles
- Predict how reactivation (triggering) affects clients’ everyday lives
- Explain the theory of emotional charge
- Demonstrate the application of activity cycles throughout a TIR session
- List conditions to check before beginning a TIR session
- Explain the purpose of addressing recent life disturbances before starting the TIR technique
- Explain the rationale of using unvarying instructions to a client
- Recite Basic TIR instructions used to guide clients through traumatic memories
- Demonstrate helping a client to identify a subject to address with Thematic TIR
- Assess potential issues to be addressed using distress and interest ratings
- List situations in which you would ask for an earlier, similar event when using Basic TIR
- List situations in which you would ask for an earlier, similar event when using Thematic TIR
- List situations in which you would use the “additional questions” in the TIR technique
- List the factors that could comprise a successful “end point”
- Compare the “unlayering” style used in Unblocking to the TIR technique
- List situations in which you would use the positive recall list
- Analyze in what situations you might use the conversational remedy
- Describe clients for whom TIR is not appropriate
- Describe what actions to take with a client who is not yet ready for TIR
- Compare TIR methodology to other counseling styles
- Analyze the role of the Rules of Facilitation in the successful application of TIR
- Utilize communication exercises to increase rapport with clients
- Practice maintaining a stable, non-reactive presence with a client
- Explain the importance of acknowledging the client’s communications
- Demonstrate addressing any client concern or distraction in order to smoothly continue with the TIR action
- Apply Traumatic Incident Reduction to a successful result
- Apply Unblocking to a successful result
- Use these structured, directive techniques in a client-centered way
