TF-CBT Foundations
How often should TF-CBT treatment sessions be conducted?
Once a week or more frequently
What is the main purpose of the psychoeducation module?
To help parents and caregivers understand how trauma affects adjustment
One important aspect of parental praise for a child's behavior is:
To praise specific types of desired behavior.
Inaccurate or unhelpful cognitions should be addressed by:
Challenging the child's beliefs.
What does CATS stand for and when is it used?
Child and Adolescent Trauma Screen and it is used pre and post TF-CBT.
For what age range of children has TF-CBT been found to be effective?
3-18 years
Active ignoring is a strategy that is designed to help parents:
Avoid responding to their child's unharmful, inappropriate behavior.
The primary goal of time out is to:
Punish the undesirable behavior by depriving the child of attention.
TRUE or FALSE: Due to the complicated and sensitive nature of the trauma narration and processing component, parents should be advised NOT to challenge their child's inaccurate or unhelpful thoughts directly.
TRUE.
What are the 3 phases of TF-CBT?
Stabilization phase, TN phase, and Integration phase
TRUE or FALSE: Only youth with PTSD need TF-CBT.
FALSE
What is the purpose of scaling?
To address intensity factors to establish baselines and locus of control
To help the child manage their physical symptoms of fear and anxiety
The primary long-term goal of Enhancing Safety module is focused on:
Minimizing additional risk for repeat victimization.
Name 2 of the 4 expectations that clinicians listening to another staff person sharing a client TN have?
1. Identifying patterns and themes
2. Assuring the TN has sufficient detail (meat and potatoes)
3. Identifying inaccuracies and/or unhelpful thoughts
4. Generating ideas on how to address challenges
What treatment elements should be included in every session of TB-CBT?
Name 3 relaxation techniques.
1. Mindfulness
2. Progressive muscle relaxation
3. Deep breathing
When children find it hard to discuss their own feelings, it is often helpful to:
Discuss the feelings of other children or imaginary characters from books
How should safety planning address what to do when a child tells a grown-up about a possible trauma, but the grown-up does not believe the child's story?
The child should continue to tell trusted adults from the safety plan until someone takes action.
TRUE or FALSE: There is a TF-CBT LGBTQ+ modification manual.
TRUE
Who developed TF-CBT?
Mannarino, Deblinger and Cohen
The best state to practice control breathing with children is when they are:
Calm.
Cognitive coping tries to decrease problem thoughts by:
Identifying, challenging and replacing them
In addition to safety planning to reduce the risk of future victimization, what is another important topic to cover during this component?
What each family member learned during therapy
TRUE or FALSE: There is a CSEC TF-CBT modification manual.
TRUE