TTC Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) 2

Question 1

What is the primary therapeutic purpose of the trauma narrative component in TF-CBT?

Accepted Answer

To help the child process and make meaning of their traumatic experience

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To document abuse for legal proceedings

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To expose caregivers to the details of the trauma event

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To assess whether the child is ready for group therapy

Question 2

In TF-CBT, what does the 'In vivo mastery' component primarily address?

Accepted Answer

Avoidance of specific trauma reminders in the child's environment

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Intrusive flashbacks occurring during sleep

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Generalized anxiety unrelated to the trauma

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Dissociative episodes triggered by sensory stimuli

Question 3

What cognitive skill is taught early in TF-CBT to help children understand the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors?

Accepted Answer

The cognitive triangle

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Thought records

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Behavioral activation

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Mindfulness meditation

Question 4

What is the purpose of conjoint child-parent sessions in TF-CBT?

Accepted Answer

To have the caregiver witness the trauma narrative and provide a supportive response

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To conduct a formal family therapy assessment

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To allow the therapist to observe parent-child attachment patterns

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To deliver psychoeducation to the caregiver for the first time

Question 5

Which of the following best describes the role of gradual exposure throughout TF-CBT?

Accepted Answer

It is woven throughout all components as increasing engagement with trauma-related material

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It is a discrete component introduced only in the final phase of treatment

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It requires the child to confront the worst trauma memory in the first session

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It is optional and used only when the child requests to discuss the trauma

Question 6

Which outcome measure is commonly used to assess PTSD symptom severity in children participating in TF-CBT research and practice?

Accepted Answer

Child PTSD Symptom Scale (CPSS)

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Beck Depression Inventory (BDI)

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Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAM-A)

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Childhood Trauma Questionnaire (CTQ)

Question 7

How does TF-CBT differ from standard (non-trauma-focused) CBT when treating a child with trauma history?

Accepted Answer

TF-CBT includes deliberate, structured engagement with traumatic memories and cognitions

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TF-CBT avoids all discussion of the traumatic event to prevent retraumatization

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TF-CBT focuses exclusively on behavioral activation and scheduling

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TF-CBT does not involve caregiver participation unlike standard CBT