What is TF-CBT and how it helps with PTSD/Trauma

Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) is a trauma-focused intervention for youth (ages 3 to 18) who are experiencing symptoms directly related to a traumatic event or events and their non-offending caregiver. It targets post-traumatic stress, depressive and behavioral symptoms.

The average length of treatment is 8 to 25 weekly, 60- to 90-minute sessions. Maximum benefits are seen when the youth’s primary caregiver is actively involved in treatment. TF-CBT has been successfully delivered in diverse settings, such as clinics, in-home, residential treatment facilities, schools and juvenile detention facilities. You’ll see it is common for clinicians to offer this therapy 1 to 2x a week for 60 minute sessions. Based on sessions per week, most finish the therapy in 6 months-1 year. Most find the therapy effective at managing their trauma symptoms around session 3-4. Statistics show 4/5 people find the therapy effective!

See below for two amazing videos that better explain what TFCBT can do!

https://youtu.be/hKAzsf-VqdQ?si=1NK6imgcKrcwpBnL

https://youtu.be/iS5L-GML-ao