The information in this program outline is provided by the program representative and edited by the CEBC staff. The Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) program has been rated by the CEBC in the areas of: Anxiety Treatment (Child & Adolescent) and Trauma Treatment (Child & Adolescent).

• Child Welfare Outcome: Child/Family Well-Being
• Types of Maltreatment: Sexual Abuse, Exposure to Domestic Violence
• Target Population: Children with a known trauma history who are experiencing significant Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) symptoms, whether or not they meet full diagnostic criteria. In addition, children with depression, anxiety, and/or shame related to their traumatic exposure. Children experiencing Childhood Traumatic Grief can also benefit from the treatment.

TF-CBT is a conjoint child and parent psychotherapy model for children who are experiencing significant emotional and behavioral difficulties related to traumatic life events. It is a components-based hybrid treatment model that incorporates trauma-sensitive interventions with cognitive behavioral, family, and humanistic principles.

The overall goal of TF-CBT is to address symptoms resulting from a specific traumatic experience or experiences. This includes:

• Improving child PTSD, depressive and anxiety symptoms
• Improving child externalizing behavior problems (including sexual behavior problems if related to trauma)
• Improving parenting skills and parental support of the child, and reducing parental distress
• Enhancing parent-child communication, attachment, and ability to maintain safety
• Improving child's adaptive functioning
• Reducing shame and embarrassment related to the traumatic experiences