TFCBT and Therapy
In order for TFCBT to be effective ______________ and _____________ need to be actively engaged in the process.
child and caregiver
What are intrusive recollection symptoms?
Thoughts of trauma popping into brain (intrusive thoughts), flashbacks, and nightmares
TFCBT stands for...
Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Is Domestic Violence punishable by law?
YES!!!
List some types of trauma
sexual abuse, physical, domestic violence, parental substance abuse, emotional/psychological, etc...
TFCBT is an evidenced based model that is effective for _______ of the children who are engaged in the process.
80%
What are avoidance symptoms?
Avoiding things that remind a person of the trauma (people, places, things), staying by yourself (isolation), and not wanting to talk about what happened.
People ages ___ to ___ can be treated for trauma using TFCBT.
3 to 18
What is Domestic Violence?
Violent or aggressive behavior within the home, typically involving the violent abuse of a spouse or partner.
True or False: Alcohol, drug abuse, stress, and mental illness cause domestic violence?
False: Alcohol use, drug use, and stress do not cause domestic violence; they may go along with domestic violence, but they do not cause the violence. Abusers often say they use these excuses for their violence.
Who has to do the work for TFCBT to be effective?
The child and parent does a majority of the work; the therapist is there to support the family throughout the process.
_______ trauma can leave you struggling with upsetting emotions, memories, and anxiety that won't go away.
Psychological (mental and emotional state of person_
TFCBT is used to treat people diagnosed with ______.
PTSD (Post traumatic Stress Disorder) and other trauma diagnoses
Why don't kids tell about physical abuse/domestic violence?
Scared of getting someone into trouble, being afraid it will cause more problems, not knowing who to tell, scared of not being believed, and feeling guilty.
True or False: Most children who witness domestic violence experience some symptoms associated with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder?
TRUE!!!
Will things get better?
YES!!! Therapy is here to help; you may experience an increase in symptoms during therapy BUT if you are engaged in the therapy process things will be okay. You will not be able to change what happened but you are in control of how you move forward.
What are some physical (what you feel) symptoms of trauma?
Easily Startled (jumpy), Sleep Issues (staying awake or sleeping too much) Insomnia, Always on the lookout for scary things (warnings of potential danger)
What is trauma?
A deeply distressing or disturbing experience (an extreme stressor)
What are feelings that children might have about domestic violence?
Sadness, anger, frustration, confusion, guilt...
How might extended family members (grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins) feel if they are aware of domestic violence within the home?
Ashamed, guilty, helpless (do not know if they should tell for fear of getting their family member in trouble)
Will I have to do work at home?
YES, the child and caregiver will need to practice skills discussed during the sessions
What are some examples of negative cognition symptoms?
Always afraid, Self isolation (staying away) from other people and emotions , Emotional numbing (not wanting to have feelings about what happened), feeling guilty (it's my fault), anger, anxiety.
TF-CBT typically lasts how long?
6 to 9 months (it can be longer depending on the need of the person receiving the service)
True or False: Children are only affected by Domestic Violence if they see it happen?
FALSE, children can be affected by Domestic Violence by:
SEEING actual incidents of abuse
HEARING threats or fighting noise from another room in the residence
OBSERVING the aftermath of physical abuse (such as blood, bruises, tears, torn clothing, or broken items)
BEING AWARE of the tension in the home
What might parents do to minimize their responsibilities surrounding trauma?
Lying, asking their children to lie or share selective and/or false information, blaming others for their actions, not having appropriate boundaries with their children, and oversharing information related to who did what.