TF-CBT Overview: Trauma-Focused
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Guide
Child Psychology (Kent State University)
, TF-CBT: Trauma-Focused Cognitive
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Behavioral Therapy
GENERAL INFORMATION Out
Treatment Acronym (abbreviation) for intervention: TF-CBT
Description
Average length/number of sessions: 12-25 sessions (60-90 minute
sessions, divided approximately equally between youth and
parent/caregiver)
Aspects of culture or group experiences that are addressed (e.g.,
faith/spiritual component, transportation barriers): TF-CBT has been modified to
address the needs of Latino, Native American, deaf and hearing impaired,
military and many international populations. It has been provided in group
formats and in multiple settings(e.g., homes, foster homes, schools,
residential treatment facilities) to address transportation barriers
Trauma type (primary): Sexual abuse, domestic violence, traumatic grief,
disaster, terrorism, multiple or complex traumas
Trauma type (secondary): Other trauma types
Additional descriptors (not included above): TF-CBT addresses the
multiple domains of trauma impact including but not limited to
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety, externalizing
behavior problems, relationship and attachment problems, school
problems and cognitive problems. TF-CBT includes skills for regulating
affect, behavior, thoughts and relationships, trauma processing, and
enhancing safety, trust, parenting skills and family communication.
Target Age range: 3 to 21
Population
Gender: ❒ Males ❒ Females ❒x Both
Ethnic/Racial Group (include acculturation level/immigration/refugee history--
e.g., multinational sample of Latinos, recent immigrant Cambodians, multigeneration
African Americans): TF-CBT has been tested in U.S. Caucasian, African
American and Latino populations as well as in European, Australian and
African youth with positive out- comes in multiple domains. Applications
for childhood traumatic grief (CTG) have also been used for multiple
populations with positive outcomes.
Other cultural characteristics (e.g., SES, religion):
TF-CBT has been used with families of diverse SES and religions.
Language(s): The TF-CBT treatment book has been translated into Chinese
(Mandarin), German, Dutch, Polish, Japanese and Korean. French and
Russian translations are underway. Instruments to assess TF-CBT outcomes
are available in multiple languages including all of the above as well as
Spanish and a variety of African tribal languages.
Region (e.g., rural, urban): TF-CBT has been used in urban, suburban and rural
regions.
Other characteristics (not included above): TF-CBT has been modified for
use in military settings as well as for residential treatment facilities (e.g.,
additional training materials are available for training direct care staff to
support the use of TF-CBT skills in the residential setting); in schools; and
for youth with developmental challenges.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Guide
Child Psychology (Kent State University)
, TF-CBT: Trauma-Focused Cognitive
NAME: Name Spelled
Behavioral Therapy
GENERAL INFORMATION Out
Treatment Acronym (abbreviation) for intervention: TF-CBT
Description
Average length/number of sessions: 12-25 sessions (60-90 minute
sessions, divided approximately equally between youth and
parent/caregiver)
Aspects of culture or group experiences that are addressed (e.g.,
faith/spiritual component, transportation barriers): TF-CBT has been modified to
address the needs of Latino, Native American, deaf and hearing impaired,
military and many international populations. It has been provided in group
formats and in multiple settings(e.g., homes, foster homes, schools,
residential treatment facilities) to address transportation barriers
Trauma type (primary): Sexual abuse, domestic violence, traumatic grief,
disaster, terrorism, multiple or complex traumas
Trauma type (secondary): Other trauma types
Additional descriptors (not included above): TF-CBT addresses the
multiple domains of trauma impact including but not limited to
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety, externalizing
behavior problems, relationship and attachment problems, school
problems and cognitive problems. TF-CBT includes skills for regulating
affect, behavior, thoughts and relationships, trauma processing, and
enhancing safety, trust, parenting skills and family communication.
Target Age range: 3 to 21
Population
Gender: ❒ Males ❒ Females ❒x Both
Ethnic/Racial Group (include acculturation level/immigration/refugee history--
e.g., multinational sample of Latinos, recent immigrant Cambodians, multigeneration
African Americans): TF-CBT has been tested in U.S. Caucasian, African
American and Latino populations as well as in European, Australian and
African youth with positive out- comes in multiple domains. Applications
for childhood traumatic grief (CTG) have also been used for multiple
populations with positive outcomes.
Other cultural characteristics (e.g., SES, religion):
TF-CBT has been used with families of diverse SES and religions.
Language(s): The TF-CBT treatment book has been translated into Chinese
(Mandarin), German, Dutch, Polish, Japanese and Korean. French and
Russian translations are underway. Instruments to assess TF-CBT outcomes
are available in multiple languages including all of the above as well as
Spanish and a variety of African tribal languages.
Region (e.g., rural, urban): TF-CBT has been used in urban, suburban and rural
regions.
Other characteristics (not included above): TF-CBT has been modified for
use in military settings as well as for residential treatment facilities (e.g.,
additional training materials are available for training direct care staff to
support the use of TF-CBT skills in the residential setting); in schools; and
for youth with developmental challenges.
