TF-CBT

My therapy place has nationally rostered clinicians in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) through the North Carolina Child Treatment Program (NC CTP). TF-CBT is an evidence-based treatment for children and adolescents who have been impacted by trauma. It uses a components-based treatment model that incorporates trauma-sensitive interventions using cognitive behavioral therapy, family, and humanistic principles and techniques. TF-CBT has proved success with children and adolescents (ages 3 to 18) who have significant emotional distress (e.g. symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, fear, anxiety, or depression) related to traumatic life events. TF-CBT can be used with children and adolescents who have experienced a single trauma or multiple traumas. It is most successful when there is active participation from their parents and caregivers.

Trauma types May include but not limited to:

• Sexual Abuse

• Death of a Loved One

• Domestic Violence

• Emotional Abuse

• Neglect

• Physical Abuse

• Exposure to Substance Abuse

• Community Violence

for more information about tf-cbt

To learn more about TF-CBT visit: www.nctsn.org/sites/default/files/interventions/tfcbt_fact_sheet.pdf

For additional information on The National Child Traumatic Stress Network, visit: www.nctsn.org