This document was printed from the website of the California Evidence-Based Clearinghouse for Child Welfare (CEBC), which you can access at http://www.cachildwelfareclearinghouse.org/
This document was printed from the website of the California Evidence-Based Clearinghouse for Child Welfare (CEBC), which you can access at http://www.cachildwelfareclearinghouse.org/
Child Welfare Outcomes: Child/family well-being
Type of Maltreatment: Exposure to domestic violence and Sexual abuse
Target Population: Children who are experiencing significant Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) symptoms, whether or not they meet full diagnostic criteria. In addition, children with depression, anxiety, and/or shame related to their traumatic exposure. Children experiencing Childhood Traumatic Grief can also benefit from the treatment.
Brief Description:
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) has been rated by the CEBC in the area of Trauma Treatment for Children. TF-CBT is a conjoint child and parent psychotherapy model for children who are experiencing significant emotional and behavioral difficulties related to traumatic life events. It is a components-based hybrid treatment model that incorporates trauma-sensitive interventions with cognitive behavioral, family, and humanistic principles.
Contact name: Judith Cohen, M.D.
Affiliation/Agency: Allegheny General Hospital, Drexel University College of Medicine
Email: jcohen1@wpahs.org
Phone: 412-330-4321
Fax: 412-330-4377
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