TF-CBT CERTIFICATION REVIEW SHEET
2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED
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⩥ What are the guiding principles of TF CBT? Answer: CRAFTS
Components Based
Respectful of cultural values
Adaptive and flexible
Family focused
Therapeutic relationship centered
Self efficacy emphasized
⩥ Session Structure Answer: 8-25 sessions
Sessions held weekly at minimum but could be more frequent
⩥ Treatment Components Answer: P-Practice
Psychoeducation
Parenting skills
Relaxation
,Affective identification and regulation
Cognitive coping
Trauma narrative and processing
In vivo mastery
Conjoint child parent sessions
Enhancing safety and future development
⩥ TF-CBT: Age range Answer: 7-17
⩥ TF CBT Pacing Answer: 1-Stabilization Phase - PRAC
2-Trauma Narrative Phase - T
3- Integration / Consolidation Phase - ICE
-Parenting skills and gradual exposure remain consistent through all
phases
⩥ How often should TF-CBT treatment sessions be conducted?
At least 1 session per month
Once a week or more frequently
,Never less than 1 session every 2 week
Once a week with the child and once every two weeks with the
parent/caregiver
Two sessions per week Answer: Once a week or more frequently
⩥ What is the typical length of a full course of TF-CBT?
6-12 sessions
8-50 sessions
12-25 sessions Answer: 12-25 sessions
⩥ For what age range of children has TF-CBT been found to be
effective?
10-18 years
7-17 years
5-12 years
3-10 years
3-18 years Answer: 3-18 years
⩥ Which of the following statements is NOT true for TF-CBT?
, All children who have experienced at least one potentially traumatic
event are good candidates for TF-CBT
Supportive parents/caregivers participate in all sessions of TF-CBT
Emphasizing self-efficacy is a key principle of TF-CBt
Gradual Exposure is part of every component and every session of TF-
CBT
Constructing and processing the trauma narrative should take one-third
of the total treatment sessions. Answer: All children who have
experienced at least one potentially traumatic event are good candidates
for TF-CBT
⩥ Lila is a 10-year-old girl referred to you by a school counselor due to
misbehavior in school and decreased academic performance that both
have become serious problems over the past 3 months. Your trauma
assessment revealed that she had been in a serious car crash about three
years ago, suffering some minor physical injuries. Neither she nor her
parents report any other traumatic events. Her mother reported no
difficulties related to the car crash and Lila's score on a standardized
measure of PTSD symptoms was in the low normal range. Is Lila a good
treatment candidate for TF-CBT and why?
Yes, she probably is avoiding all thoughts and feelings related to the car
crash, and treatment is needed.
2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED
A+
⩥ What are the guiding principles of TF CBT? Answer: CRAFTS
Components Based
Respectful of cultural values
Adaptive and flexible
Family focused
Therapeutic relationship centered
Self efficacy emphasized
⩥ Session Structure Answer: 8-25 sessions
Sessions held weekly at minimum but could be more frequent
⩥ Treatment Components Answer: P-Practice
Psychoeducation
Parenting skills
Relaxation
,Affective identification and regulation
Cognitive coping
Trauma narrative and processing
In vivo mastery
Conjoint child parent sessions
Enhancing safety and future development
⩥ TF-CBT: Age range Answer: 7-17
⩥ TF CBT Pacing Answer: 1-Stabilization Phase - PRAC
2-Trauma Narrative Phase - T
3- Integration / Consolidation Phase - ICE
-Parenting skills and gradual exposure remain consistent through all
phases
⩥ How often should TF-CBT treatment sessions be conducted?
At least 1 session per month
Once a week or more frequently
,Never less than 1 session every 2 week
Once a week with the child and once every two weeks with the
parent/caregiver
Two sessions per week Answer: Once a week or more frequently
⩥ What is the typical length of a full course of TF-CBT?
6-12 sessions
8-50 sessions
12-25 sessions Answer: 12-25 sessions
⩥ For what age range of children has TF-CBT been found to be
effective?
10-18 years
7-17 years
5-12 years
3-10 years
3-18 years Answer: 3-18 years
⩥ Which of the following statements is NOT true for TF-CBT?
, All children who have experienced at least one potentially traumatic
event are good candidates for TF-CBT
Supportive parents/caregivers participate in all sessions of TF-CBT
Emphasizing self-efficacy is a key principle of TF-CBt
Gradual Exposure is part of every component and every session of TF-
CBT
Constructing and processing the trauma narrative should take one-third
of the total treatment sessions. Answer: All children who have
experienced at least one potentially traumatic event are good candidates
for TF-CBT
⩥ Lila is a 10-year-old girl referred to you by a school counselor due to
misbehavior in school and decreased academic performance that both
have become serious problems over the past 3 months. Your trauma
assessment revealed that she had been in a serious car crash about three
years ago, suffering some minor physical injuries. Neither she nor her
parents report any other traumatic events. Her mother reported no
difficulties related to the car crash and Lila's score on a standardized
measure of PTSD symptoms was in the low normal range. Is Lila a good
treatment candidate for TF-CBT and why?
Yes, she probably is avoiding all thoughts and feelings related to the car
crash, and treatment is needed.
