TFCBT
Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy
What is trauma?
The #1 job of our brain is to ________ us.
PROTECT
It is an evidence based practice that is __ out of 10 kids improve with
8
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
When in danger our brain responds with ________, _______, or _________.
Fight, flight or freeze.
How long is treatment?
12 - 18 sessions
True or false: PTSD is a permanent mental illness.
False. PTSD is considered a mental "injury" because symptoms are a natural reaction to a distressing event where someone felt overwhelmed, afraid or helpless.
"Trauma" comes from the Greek word for "wound" (seriously!).
What does the amygdala do?
It is wired for survival and makes it hard to think rationally when turned active?
Gradual
PTSD symptoms fit into 5 categories. Name 2 categories.
Changes in thoughts and mood.
Avoidance.
Hyperarousal.
Intrusive thoughts or memories.
Dissociation.
What does the hippocampus do?
Responsible for memory and differentiating between past and present. Works to make sense of the trauma.
10 components of TFCBT, name 2 of them
Psychoeducation and parenting.
Relaxation
Affect expression
Cognitive coping
Trauma narrative
In vivo exposure
Conjoint parent child sessions
Enhancing personal safety and future growth
Name 3 symptoms of PTSD.
When the prefrontal Cortex do?
Rational thinking, regulates emotions.