Effectiveness Of Chosen Intervention For Children With Refugee And Asylee Youth

A., Mannarino, A. P., Kliethermes, M., & Murray, L. A. (2012). Trauma-focused CBT for youth with complex trauma. Child abuse & neglect, 36(6), 528-541.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is among the most extensively tested psychotherapies for depression. Many studies have confirmed the efficacy of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) as a treatment for depression. This paper will provide background information about the intervention, address the target population, and describe program structure and key components. It will also provide examples of program implementation, challenges/barriers to implementing the practice, address how the practice supports recovery from a serious mental illness standpoint and provide a summary. Although there are several types of therapy available to treat depression and other mood disorders, CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) has been one of the most widely

The study conducted by Buchanan (2013) examined the effectiveness of the Peden cognitive behavioral group intervention (CBGI) in preventing depression among college students. The purpose of the study was to address the research question: “What are the differences in depressive symptoms, negative thinking, and self-esteem in college students who participate in the 4-week Peden-CBGI within the clinical setting?” (Buchanan, 2013).

As children go through life, they will come upon stressful situations and experiences. Many children will work through the challenges that life brings, build resilience and move forward, however, some children may experience more extreme traumatic events that can result in life difficulties due to serious trauma symptoms that are much harder to manage. Trauma-Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is an evidence based treatment model designed to help youth who have experienced a significantly traumatic life event. TF-CBT uses skills and strength based therapy to address symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression and anxiety (Cohen et al, 2006). This research is an examination of trauma focused cognitive behavior therapy as a model of practice including the areas of history and development of the model, its relationship with other models of practice, considerations of appropriate populations, methods and components for treatment, effectiveness of the intervention and relevance for social work practice.

Refugee Services of Texas offers a variety of social support services for refugees and other displaced persons who are being resettled in Austin in order to maximize their ability to integrate into the community. Program service plans are catered to each individual’s needs, personal strengths, and support network. In addition to this, the

Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) is a conjoint child and parent psychotherapy approach for children and adolescents who are experiencing significant emotional and behavioral difficulties related to traumatic life events. This online TF-CBT course shows step by step instruction in ten modules for each component of therapy. According to the introduction on the Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy website it states that, “There is strong scientific evidence that TF-CBT helps children, adolescents, and their parents overcome many of the difficulties associated with abuse and trauma.” This is a very detailed online course that gives live video examples on how each process is done.

Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) will be used to meet the treatment goals for Neveah’s case. According to Child Welfare Information Gateway (2012), TF-CBT is an evidenced-based treatment approach for children and adolescents experiencing trauma-related mental and/or behavioral health difficulties. The treatment approach is applicable to a variety of clients as it is designed to be used with children ages three to eighteen (Lawson & Quinn, 2013). TF-CBT utilizes individual and family sessions to reduce negative emotional and behavioral responses from youth who have experienced a traumatic event(s) (Child Welfare Information Gateway, 2012). Furthermore, the treatment addresses maladaptive beliefs regarding the trauma and provides skills training and support for parents (Child Welfare Information Gateway, 2012). TF-CBT is effective for a variety of trauma’s including sexual abuse, domestic violence, and a traumatic loss (Child Welfare Information Gateway, 2012). According to Lawson and Quinn (2013), TF-CBT is the best-known approach to treatment trauma in children and adolescents. It is also an evidenced-based approach for treatment complex trauma in youth (Lawson & Quinn, 2013).

Many children are exposed to traumatic events before they even become adults. All around the world they are exposed to child abuse, rape, natural disasters, terrorism, car accidents, and school violence among many others. Studies have shown that these traumatic events, if left untreated, can result in significant psychological problems, such as post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or other anxiety disorders, depression, or a number of other behavioral difficulties (Cohen, Mannarino, Berliner & Deblinger, 2000). These difficulties can become chronic and produce negative effects which could last into adulthood. It is therefore imperative that effective treatment strategies be

One theory that alleviates symptoms of PTSD is Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). This theory is designed for ages 3-17 (Salloum et al., 2014). TF-CBT aims to incorporate the abuse that they experienced into their worldviews and their own views (Foster & Hagedorn, 2014). Children who have experienced sexual and physical abuse benefit from TF-CBT. Many children who have experienced trauma present at a lower developmental stage than their chronological age (Foster & Hagedorn, 2014). (Foster et al., 2014) Their ability to communicate and process their abuse is directly related to their developmental level, and therefore their age at the time that the abuse occurred and their current

It addresses the limitations of the DSM V and the definition of trauma. Additionally, the article examines how the criteria for PTSD has evolved and the necessity for clinicians to be open to further exploration. Goodman seeks to point out the importance of examining the past, present, and future of trauma therapy. Although research has yielded positive results, the need for continuing education and exploration is paramount. Furthermore, generational and discriminatory trauma like genocide and oppression were addressed. Goodman believes that more innovative trauma interventions are necessary to increase clinician awareness of complex and cultural traumas. The article also encourages the field of clinicians to further examine trauma clients with positive outcomes to enhance clinician awareness of necessary interventions to increase resiliency, healing, and growth. Overall, the purpose of the article is to heighten awareness regarding the importance of clinicians understanding trauma in a comprehensive manner to be advocates and better servicemen to the population we

In the Illness of Exile, it is reported that 90% of refugees suffer from depression, with post-traumatic stress disorder being overserve in approximately 50% (Moorehead,217). These mental illnesses highlighting the importance of addressing these issues before they become more severe. It is the job of clinicians to help address these issues and develop treatment plans that will best benefit the victims. Helping them to come to terms with their new notions of humanity. Clinicians must work diligently to prevent victims from succumbing to helplessness, by helping them accept its personal and social meaning.

There findings indicated TF-CBT did indeed display improvements in the youths’ PTSD symptoms and coping. At the baseline of the treatment, the children’s PSTD symptom levels were at 45.3. Following the treatment, their levels of PTSD decreased to 37.3. At the follow-up, their levels of PTSD decreased to 23.2. The children’s level of coping also improved. At the baseline of the treatment, the children’s level of coping was at 3.3. Following the treatment, their coping levels increased to 3.8. At the follow-up, their coping levels increased to five. These results reveal that TF-CBT have positive effect on ameliorating both PTSD symptoms and coping levels. Thus, cognitive-behavioral therapy is a good evidence-based treatment for PSTD, more specifically trauma-based PTSD.

Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) is to help youth in mastering their reaction to things which could potentially remind them of the trauma and ultimately help them overcome

Although resettled refugees tend to underutilize mental health care services, only a few studies have investigated in detail why they do not seek these services. Johnson et al. (2014), for instance, studied mental health of resettled refugee women by using the Refugee Health Screener-15(RHS-15), which screens for symptoms associated with anxiety, depression and PTSD among refugee population.16 Their study found that although half of the participants screened

Over the past several decades, many studies have shown the relationship between traumatic events and psychological difficulties later in life (Kirmayer et a.l, 2015). Although, definitions of trauma are inherently problematic, due to a number of issues related to the nature of trauma, its association with PTSD and measurement problems concerning validity and reliability (Weathers et al., 2007). This study will focus on the traumatic event of being a refugee.