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Filling out the Complex Trauma Exposure Assessment (CTEA) is a critical step in assessing the trauma exposure of a child or adolescent. This guide provides a clear, step-by-step approach to ensure that every aspect of the form is completed with care and accuracy.

Follow the steps to effectively complete the CTEA.

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to access the Complex Trauma Exposure Assessment and open it for filling out.
2. Begin with the initial section where you will indicate whether the child has experienced the traumatic events listed. Carefully review each category, ensuring to use all available information such as caregiver reports and clinical interviews.
3. For each type of trauma, check 'Yes' or 'No' for the presence of the event. If 'Yes,' provide additional details such as the child's role in the event, the relationship to the perpetrator, and any injuries sustained.
4. In the characteristics column, note any specific traits of the traumatic event if mentioned during the assessment. Remember, the focus here is on interpersonal traumas.
5. Consider how long the trauma occurred. For events marked 'Yes,' note if they lasted more than 18 months and provide the child’s ages during the trauma.
6. If other traumatic experiences are mentioned within the assessment, detail those separately in the non-interpersonal trauma section.
7. Once you have completed the assessment, review your entries for accuracy. You can then save changes, download the form, print it, or share it as needed.

Begin your assessment and complete the Complex Trauma Exposure Assessment (CTEA) online today.