Purpose Statement For Tf-Cbt

Purpose Statement This paper is intended to explore the intervention Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and its effectiveness in treating children with a history of trauma who are also experiencing symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). This paper will discuss the significance and prevalence of children with traumatic histories in the United States, and the effects associated with those traumas and the importance for addressing this issue in the context of the child welfare system. In addition, this paper will provide an overview of the key components, treatment implementations, and other specific criteria important to the success of this intervention. A comprehensive analysis of three empirical research studies
The components can be summarized with the acronym of PRACTICE. Psycho-education and parenting skills, Relaxation techniques, Affective expression and regulation, Cognitive coping, Trauma narrative and processing, In vivo exposure, Conjoint parent/child sessions, and Enhancing personal safety and future growth are the core elements of TF-CBT. Psycho-education involves parent education regarding child abuse and reactions associated with abuse. Relaxation techniques include teaching relaxation methods such as focused breathing techniques for victims. Affective expression and regulation assists caregivers and children to manage and understand their reactions to trauma triggers as well as participate in self-soothing activities. Cognitive coping and processing consists of helping caregivers and children understand the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Trauma narrative and processing involves gradual exposure to the trauma. In vivo exposure consists of exposure to triggers related to the abusive events. Conjoint parent and children sessions enhance communication about trauma. Lastly, enhancing personal safety and future growth provides training for promoting child safety and managing future triggers