TF-CBT
Medical abbreviation · Mental Health & Psychiatry
| Stands for | Trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy |
|---|---|
| Categories | Medical |
TF-CBT stands for Trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, a mental health & psychiatry abbreviation.
Evidence-based therapy for children and adolescents with trauma-related symptoms that involves both the young person and a caregiver. Components include psychoeducation, relaxation, emotion regulation, a trauma narrative and safety planning, usually over 8–25 sessions.
Example: 9-year-old after sexual abuse; TF-CBT with foster parent, trauma narrative phase begun.
Usage notes
Developed by Judith Cohen, Anthony Mannarino and Esther Deblinger in the 1990s. Its components are often summarized with the acronym PRACTICE. It has the strongest evidence base of any treatment for childhood PTSD. Caregiver participation is a key ingredient.
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