1. psychoeducation introduced at the outset of treatment and continues throughout the therapy
process
2. psychoeducation goals are to normalize the child's and parent's response to the traumatic event
and reinforcing accurate cognitions
3. psychoeducation uses information sheets to dispel myths and provide facts
4. psychoeducation provides information about common emotional and behavioral responses to the
traumatic event
5. psychoeducation uses a down-to-earth and "real" approach to explaining a child's diagnosis
6. psychoeducation orients the parent to the TF-CBT model
7. parenting skills includes praise, selective attention, effective time-out procedures, and contin-
gency reinforcement schedules
8. parenting skills emphasizes the positive power of praise
9. parenting skills catch the child being good
10. parenting skills teaches the parent to be directive, focused, and consistent
11. parenting skills must be individualized to fit the child and parent being treated
12. parenting skills must take into account cultural norms
13. parenting skills every time that you cooperate in the morning and get to school on time you will
get a star
14. relaxation helpful in reducing the physiological manifestations of stress
15. relaxation target increased startle response, hypervigilance, agitation, diflculty sleeping,
restlessness, irritability, and anger/rage reactions