Positive Trauma Focused-CBT

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.

Sullivan, Murray, and Ake (2016) identified that in the child welfare system, the provision of trauma-informed care is particularly critical due to the fact that when compared to other child-servicing systems, it has been determined that within this system, the likelihood of exposure to traumatic events is higher. Their study is focused on the description and evaluation of the first nationally available trauma-informed training resource developed for

Once my client is stabilized from the initial concerns of severe depression and suicide attempts, TF-CBT could be introduced. Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Children Affected by Sexual Abuse or Trauma. (2012) suggests that the following areas be covered psychoeducation and parenting skills, relaxation techniques, affective expressions and regulation, cognitive coping and processing, trauma narrative and processing, in vivo exposure, conjoint parent/child sessions and enhancing personal safety and future

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).

Studies estimate that over one in four children will experience trauma before the age of sixteen, and many of these youth will go on to develop Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder as a result of their trauma (Silverman, Oritz, Viswesvaran, Burns, Kulko, Putnam, & Amaya-Jackson, 2008). Children and adolescents with PTSD can benefit from a mixture of the Cognitive and Behavioral models, presented in the form of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Specifically, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) is the most effective method to treat PTSD, utilizing techniques from two different perspectives (cognitive and behavioral) that can

Per the article, evaluation of TF-CBT is supported by several randomized controlled trials and effectiveness studies. The evidence supporting the effectiveness of trauma-focused CBT in children suffering PTSD because of sexual abuse is growing (Kar, 2011). The findings from the review of literature was that Trauma-focused CBT for symptomatic children has been successful within 1–6 months of experiencing sexual abuse. It is also recommended that children have some support going through this process. It has been suggested that, where appropriate, families should be involved in the treatment of PTSD in children and young people (National Institute for Clinical Excellence, 2005). The treatment has portions where family are involved in therapy through psychoeducation and learning coping techniques when the trauma narrative is told and

TF-CBT is an evidence-based practice that is used for trauma caused by violence, abuse, sexual abuse or other traumatic events. Usually, this evidence-based practice is used for children ages 3-17. The Modular approach to therapy for children (MATCH) is focused on overcoming the current challenges and provide with various treatment to address the current problem (Lucassen et al., 2015). The MATCH is an evidence-based practice that is used for anxiety, trauma and behavior problems with children from ages 6-15 years old. There have been more studies using qualitative research that TF-CBT is effective evidence-based practice and has positive outcomes for clients. TF-CBT is a short-term therapy that will help the client overcome their trauma and have a positive outcome once therapy is over. As for MATCH, there has not been a lot of qualitative research because it is used rarely in other countries. There have been more quantitative research reports that have been conducted based on the client and the statistics. Therefore, based on the research that was conducted with the two evidence-based practice the writer prefer to used TF-CBT because it provides with human behavior and the data that is used is with the current participants that were using TF-CBT and their experience.

“With effective treatment, children can recover from sexual abuse and other traumas. In TF-CBT, one key to recovery is encouraging children to open up and talk freely about their trauma (Getz, 2012).” First trauma-Focused cognitive-Behavioral Therapy is an evidence based treatment is a model designed to assist children and their families in overcoming the negative effects of traumatic experience. There are many types of trauma events such as child abuse, domestic violence, rape violent and community violence and etc. I will be discussing three main section which are: Facing trauma, Evidence based treatment and what differentiates TF-CBT.

This study utilized three art therapist who have worked with clients who have experienced cumulative traumas. Within this framework they understand the importance and effectiveness of TF-CBT to address various symptoms and introduce pyschoeducation, trauma narrative, and relaxation techniques. Additionally, all three art therapist identified the importance of using humanistic and client-centered approaches. The art therapist identified having the clients assist in forming their personal goals. There were major themes derived from the three art therapist to ensure effective treatment outcomes. Unconditional positive regard, consistency, and an authentic connection with the client were all identified as vital aspects in ensure a positive

This project is based on the idea that TF-CBT is more beneficial and has a greater outcome for short-term to long-term benefits than regular therapy sessions and interventions alone. Is a psychosocial treatment model designed to treat posttraumatic stress along with other related emotional and behavioral difficulties in children and adolescents, the concept was originally developed to begin to address the psychological trauma associated with child sexual abuse, but it has since been adapted for use with children who have a wide array of traumatic experiences, including community violence, traumatic loss, and the often multiple psychological traumas experienced by children in foster care placement. (Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy,

The one theory that I used on my client was the trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT). This is the actual intervention that I used with my client since during each week my fieldwork supervisor checks on my cases. My fieldwork supervisor and I went over his case together during supervision and we both collaborated with the intervention practice I was going to use during the sessions. Using cognitive behavioral theory was the most logical to us since it is evidence based treatment approach that can be customized with children that are victims of any form of trauma. According to Cohen (2008), TF-CBT is flexible and provides stress management skills before discussion of the traumatic experiences (p. 1). The steps I used were very

CF-CBT is has three phases: stabilization, trauma narrative and integration. When treatment is implemented, the individual is gradually exposed to the following sections in order to benefit from using the learned skills when trauma reminders or cues occur (Fitzgerald & Cohen, 2012). The therapy is made up of 9 modules and uses the acronym PRACTICE, with an additional GE: Gradual Exposure included in all the treatment sections, which is detailed as follows: 1) psycho-education and parenting skills, provide education trauma reminders and usual responses to trauma, normalize the child’s and parent’s response and hope for recovery. 2) Relaxation techniques, with a focus on deep breathing, muscle relaxing and teaching the individual to control their thoughts, and mindfulness; 3) affective expression and regulation, teaching the individual and parent to control emotions, reminders and self-soothe, problem solving and social support.

TF-CBT has strong support as a trauma treatment for children (Sargent, Hanson, Reece, 2014). Studies listed by the 2012 Child Welfare Information Gateway consistently demonstrate that TF-CBT is useful in reducing symptoms of PTSD in children who have experienced sexual abuse. In a 2005 study conducted by Cohen, Deblinger, Mannarino and Steer, 229 8-14 year old children who met criteria for PTSD in regards to sexual abuse were randomly

“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”(Beck, 1976). Although Trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy is used to influence the youth with traumatic experiences it also increases awareness to adults to help their family unit return to a healthy state. “Used for the parents or caregivers, children, and adolescents in a way that decreases the negative behavior patterns and emotional responses that occur as a result of sexual abuse, physical abuse, or other trauma”(Dimeff & Linehan,