Substances
What are the most commonly used substances for teenagers?
Nicotine, Cannabis, and Alcohol
True or False: Children should never have to hear their parents accusations toward one another?
True! No child should hear negative things said about their parents. This can backfire and cause strains in the parent child relationships
What substance is most commonly involved with sexual assault?
Alcohol
What does TF CBT stand for?
True or False: Only substance use or trauma can be addressed at once
False! Substance use is a common coping skill for individuals who have experienced trauma. When we address the trauma and create new skills, substance use can also decrease
What percentage of teenagers will experience a parent divorce?
50%
FALSE!! Regardless of circumstances, it is never the victims fault
Which of these skills are part of TF-CBT (choose all that apply): Psychoeducation, sleeping, relaxation, and sport education
Psychoeducation and Relaxation
Why might teens turn to substances to cope?
- To relieve distress
- To increase pleasurable experiences
- Peer pressure
- To avoid specific experiences such as trauma
True or False: Even after a divorce is finalized, it can have lasting impacts on a child
True! The child will continue to see both parents, meaning their will be parent encounters. This is one reason why its important to not hash out conflicts or use your child as a confidant. It can create negative family dynamics
True or False: LGBTQ youth are at higher risk for experiencing dating violence than heterosexual youth
True. 23% of LGBTQ youth experience will experiences dating violence compared to 12% of heterosexual youth
What is TF-CBT?
TF-CBT is a short term therapy used to address experiences of trauma and relating symptoms of traumatic stress.
29%
What mental health concerns might teens struggle with after their parents divorce?
- Trauma
- Relationship difficulties
- Depression and Anxiety
- School difficulties
- Substance Use
What is teen dating violence?
Teen dating violence is a type of violence that occurs between two people in a romantic relationship. The violence can be sexual, physical, or emotional.
How can TF-CBT help me?
TF-CBT can help you develop coping skills, reduce depression, anxiety, and maladaptive behaviors such as substance use, self harm, and reduce suicidal ideation