Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) is designed to help children and adolescents who have experienced trauma. It combines traditional cognitive behavioral techniques with trauma-sensitive interventions to address the emotional and psychological effects of traumatic events.
What does TF-CBT help with?
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): Highly effective in reducing symptoms of PTSD, including re-experiencing, avoidance, and hyperarousal.
Anxiety Disorders: Helps your child manage anxiety that often co-occurs with traumatic experiences.
Depression: Alleviates depressive symptoms by addressing the negative thought patterns and behaviors that arise from trauma.
Behavioral Problems: Reduces disruptive behaviors and improves emotional regulation in children affected by trauma.
Complex Trauma: Effective for children who have experienced multiple or chronic traumatic events, such as abuse, neglect, or domestic violence.
Grief and Loss: Supports children in coping with the emotional aftermath of losing a loved one or experiencing significant separation.
Traumatic Grief: Addresses the complications of grief that involve trauma-related reactions.
Key Components
Psychoeducation: Teaches you and your child about trauma and its effects.
Cognitive Processing: Helps your child identify and modify unhelpful thoughts related to the trauma.
Trauma Narrative: Assists your child in creating a detailed account of their traumatic experiences to process and integrate the memories.
Coping Skills: Teaches relaxation, stress management, and emotional regulation techniques.
Parent/Caregiver Involvement: Involves you in treatment to support your child and improve parenting skills.
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Dr. Denese has openings in Massachusetts and New York. If interested, please schedule a free 15-minute consultation call by calling (508) 281-9103 or send a message through the website.