TF-CBT is a cognitive behavioral approach that focuses on the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. With TF-CBT, the focus is on education, relaxation and coping skills, challenging negative beliefs that have developed about the trauma, and creating a cohesive trauma narrative. For children, there is an emphasis on helping parents cope and understand children’s reactions and teaching parents techniques to assist children outside of therapy.
TF-CBT PRACTICE Components:
- P sychoeducation and parenting skills
- R elaxation
- A ffective expression and regulation
- C ognitive coping
- T rauma narrative development & processing
- I n vivo gradual exposure
- C onjoint parent child sessions
- E nhancing safety and future development
