TF-CBT: Foundations Exam Questions With
Correct Answers
Problem targeted by TF-CBT - answer✔✔Emotional & behavioral difficulties related to
traumatic life events experienced
Duration of TF-CBT - answer✔✔12-20 sessions, brief
lowest: 8, highest: 25
Model of TF-CBT - answer✔✔components-based
TF-CBT comprises which approaches - answer✔✔cognitive, behavioral, family therapy, &
humanistic principles
Goals in TF-CBT - answer✔✔1) learn effective skills to cope w/ trauma-related emo. & beh.
Probs
2) face & resolve probs in safe & therapeutic way
3) effectively integrate their trauma experiences & move on w/ lives in safe & positive manner
Functions of TF-CBT - answer✔✔1) Reduces symptoms of:
- PTSD
- Trauma-related depression, anxiety, and beh. Probs
- Common trauma-related cogn. & emo. Probs
- Ex. Fear, shame, embarrassment, guilt, self-blame
2) Improves caregiver support of the child, parenting skills, parent-child communication
Populations Targeted - answer✔✔Ages 3-18
Any race/ethnicity
Hx of traumatic events
4+ Sx Trauma related problems