TF-CBT 101
What does TF-CBT stand for?
Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
What does PRACTICE stand for?
(P) Psycho-education & Parent Skills Training (R) Relaxation Skills (A) Affect Regulation (C) Cognitive Coping (T) Trauma Narrative (I) In-Vivo Desensitization (C) Con-joint Sessions (E) Enhancing Safety
Not wanting to think about or be reminded of a traumatic experience
Avoidance
TFCBT should not be implemented in school
FALSE; TF-CBT is evidenced based to be successful in both home and school environments.
What two colors mix together to make green?
Yellow and Blue
What age range is TF-CBT designed for?
3-18 year olds
This Component focuses on what is trauma, PTSD, and TF-CBT?
PSYCHO-EDUCATION
Trauma symptoms are things kids experience in: A) bodies (hurts) B) heads (thoughts) C)both
C) both
Most children don't tell anyone about being abused
True; children are often silenced through threats or fear of not being believed. Some children don't have the words to speak about what is happening to them.
Which Disney movie is there a fish named Flounder?
The Little Mermaid
Is TF CBT A) Slow and gradual or B) Scary and fast
A) slow and gradual
This Component may include teaching skills such as diaphragmatic breathing, guided imagery, and progressive muscle relaxation
Relaxation Skills
Examples of trauma symptoms:
Bad dreams, upsetting memories, having trouble concentrating or paying attention...just to name a few
A safe adult is any adult you can trust with your information that will believe you and help you get the assistance you need.
True
This toy likes to "walk" down the stairs
Slinky
Example of Traumatic Events
Death of love one, Abuse, Bullying, Parents Divorce, Moving, Car Wreck, just to name a few
This component teaches the cognitive triangle, positive self-talk, and analyzing thoughts and feelings and accuracy
Cognitive Coping
What can cause trauma symptoms?
Confusing, scary, or life-threatening events (traumatic events)
Children lie about abuse or witnessing domestic violence
False; Children RARELY lie about abuse.
What can't you do if you get tagged in Freeze Tag
Move
What is TF-CBT?
Therapy that helps children, youth, and their families who have been affected by traumatic events
This component normalizes conflicting feelings and provides vocabulary for talking about traumatic events?
Affect Regulation
What does it mean when our brain is in constant survival mode (Fight, Flight or Freeze)?
This means a person is consistently functioning from their brain stem and affects a persons ability to process information and regulate emotions.
Any type of abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, domestic violence, physical abuse, etc. can sometimes be blamed on the child or victim
FALSE; It is NEVER the child's fault or victim's fault. The person who did the abusing is ALWAYS to blame, no matter what
What is the largest bird in the world?
Ostrich