Evidence-Based Success in Treating Children With Trauma: The Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Model
OPEN MINDS, The Behavioral Health & Social Service Industry Analyst
What Works!
Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) is an evidenced-based treatment approach for children aged 3 to 18 years who have experienced sexual or physical abuse (or other traumatic life events), whether or not they meet all of the diagnostic criteria for post- traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). More than 80% of traumatized children have shown improvement through the program. The goals of TF-CBT are to:
- Reduce childrens negative emotional and behavioral . . .