TF-CBT
What is Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)?
Who is TF-CBT for?
How long does TF-CBT typically last?
Is TF-CBT flexible and can it be adapted for diverse and special populations?
Who can deliver TF-CBT?
This treatment can be used by a variety of mental health professionals including clinical social workers, professional counselors, psychologists, psychiatrists, or clinical counselors. At QC Counseling Services we specialize in delivering TF-CBT and have skilled clinicians who have been trained through Duke University's NC Child Treatment Program Collaborative.
What is Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)?
- TF-CBT is a conjoint child and parent psychotherapy approach for children and adolescents who are experiencing significant emotional and behavioral difficulties related to traumatic life events.
- It is a components-based treatment model that incorporates trauma-sensitive interventions with cognitive behavioral, family, and humanistic principles and techniques.
- Children and parents learn new skills to help process thoughts and feelings related to traumatic life events; manage and resolve distressing thoughts, feelings, and behaviors related traumatic life events; and enhance safety, growth, parenting skills, and family communication.
Who is TF-CBT for?
- TF-CBT has proved successful with children and adolescents (ages 3 to 18) who have significant emotional problems (e.g., symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder, fear, anxiety, or depression) related to traumatic life events.
- This treatment can be used with children and adolescents who have experienced a single trauma or multiple traumas in their life.
- Children or adolescents experiencing traumatic grief can also benefit from this treatment.
- TF-CBT can be used with children and adolescents residing in many types of settings, including parental homes, foster care, kinship care, group homes, or residential programs.
How long does TF-CBT typically last?
- TF-CBT is designed to be a relatively short-term treatment, typically lasting 12 to 16 sessions. Over 80 percent of traumatized children who receive TF-CBT experience significant improvement after 12 to 16 weeks of treatment.
- Treatment may be provided for longer periods depending upon individual child and family needs.
- TF-CBT can be used as part of a larger treatment plan for children with complex difficulties.
Is TF-CBT flexible and can it be adapted for diverse and special populations?
- TF-CBT is best delivered by creative, resourceful therapists who have developed close therapeutic alliances with their clients.
- This treatment is designed to be provided in a flexible and developmentally appropriate manner to address the unique needs of each child and family.
Who can deliver TF-CBT?
This treatment can be used by a variety of mental health professionals including clinical social workers, professional counselors, psychologists, psychiatrists, or clinical counselors. At QC Counseling Services we specialize in delivering TF-CBT and have skilled clinicians who have been trained through Duke University's NC Child Treatment Program Collaborative.