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What is TF-CBT? CORRECT ANSWERS An evidence-based, conjoint child and
parent/caregiver psychotherapy model for children and adolescents who are
experiencing clinically significant emotional and behavioral difficulties related to
traumatic life events they have experienced.
How long is the treatment? CORRECT ANSWERS Relatively brief (typically 12-20
sessions)
What modalities is it based off of? CORRECT ANSWERS Cognitive, family therapy,
behavior, and humanistic principles.
What are the 3 general goals? CORRECT ANSWERS To enable children + their
supportive caregivers,
1) to learn effective skills to cope with trauma-related emotional and behavioral
problems
2) to face and resolve those problems in a safe and therapeutic way
3) to effectively integrate their trauma experiences and help them move on with their
lives in a safe and positive manner.
What specific emotional issues related to adverse experiences is it designed to treat?
CORRECT ANSWERS Fear, shame, embarrassment, guilt, and self-blame. TF-CBT
also improves caregiver support of the child, parenting skills, and parent-child
communication.
What specific diagnoses related to adverse experiences is it designed to treat?
CORRECT ANSWERS Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), trauma-related
depression, anxiety, and behavior problems, and common trauma-related cognitive and
emotional problems
What age range is TF-CBT a best fit for? CORRECT ANSWERS Children and youth 3-
18 years old.
What demographic is TF-CBT a best fit for? CORRECT ANSWERS Children from any
racial, ethnic, cultural, or country of origin group living in urban, suburban or rural areas.
To date, there is no demographic group of traumatized children or youth for which TF-
CBT has been found to be ineffective.
, Types of Traumatic Events (6) CORRECT ANSWERS 1) experiencing or witnessing
interpersonal violence, such as sexual abuse/assault, physical abuse/assault, intimate
partner violence, bullying, shootings, or other forms of violence in the home, school, or
community.
2) Unexpected, traumatic death of a loved one
3) Motor vehicle accident
4) Experiencing a natural or man-made disaster such as a tornado, flood, earthquake,
or hurricane, chemical spill, train or airplane crash
5) Dog or other animal attack
6) Exposure to war, combat violence, or torture.
How many symptoms of PTSD should the child present to be eligible for TF-CBT?
CORRECT ANSWERS 4 or more
***des noted to meet full diagnostic criteria
Co-morbid Diagnoses for which TF-CBT is effective (3) CORRECT ANSWERS ADHD,
oppositional defiant disorder, and conduct disorder.
Can treatment be conducted without caregiver involvement? CORRECT ANSWERS
TF-CBT can be done with children without a supportive caregiver, substantial parts of
the treatment will be lost. Every effort should be made to locate and engage.
Who is TF-CBT not for? (3) CORRECT ANSWERS 1) No history of traumatic events.
2) No trauma-related problems. Some children are highly resilient, possess effective
coping skills, and have strong familial and social support systems to help them manage
potentially traumatic experiences effectively. Consequently, they may not have clinically
significant mental health symptoms related to those experiences.
3) Severe cognitive challenges. TF-CBT can be used with children and youth who have
intellectual, cognitive, or other developmental problems if their level of functioning
allows them to engage in and benefit from a cognitive therapy.
(Diagnoses where cannot be applied - severe intellectual disability, neurocognitive
disability, neurodevelopmental disorder, & ASD.)
Problems to manage prior to beginning TF-CBT: CORRECT ANSWERS 1) Imminent
safety.
2) Severe disruptive or aggressive behavior problems. 3) A child or youth is exhibiting a
high level of disruptive or aggressive behavior that makes it very difficult to focus on
trauma treatment.
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