This population is defined as individuals who were not involved in perpetrating the abuse, although they may also be experiencing PTSD symptoms related to the abuse. The model also addresses the emotional reactions of nonoffending parents and caregivers. TF-CBT was designed to be delivered in 12–16 sessions of outpatient treatment, depending on the needs and abilities of the child and caregivers. Subsequently the model has been adapted to treat various types of abuse and other traumas, such as experiencing physical or emotional abuse or neglect and witnessing community or domestic violence, traumatic loss, war, or natural disasters. The model originally was designed to address PTSD symptoms associated with sexual abuse: depressive symptoms, behavior problems (including aggression and inappropriate sexual behaviors), and unhelpful thoughts and feelings regarding the abuse, such as cognitive distortions, guilt, and shame.
TF-CBT provides structure for the use of cognitive-behavioral principles in the context of two paramount developmental considerations: the role of the caregiver and the developing nature of a child’s emotion regulation and coping capabilities.
The primary goal of TF-CBT is to reduce PTSD symptoms among children and adolescents.
#Who developed trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy manual#
TF-CBT is defined in the 2006 treatment manual Treating Trauma and Traumatic Grief in Children and Adolescents ( 1), although descriptions of the key cognitive-behavioral components developed by Deblinger, Cohen, and Mannarino were described in earlier literature ( 9).
Description of Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
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