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

Answer

The trauma narrative allows the child to gradually approach traumatic memories, reduce avoidance, process emotions and cognitions, and integrate the experience into a coherent personal narrative.

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

Answer

In vivo mastery addresses conditioned avoidance of trauma reminders (places, people, objects, situations) that are objectively safe but that the child avoids due to traumatic associations.

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

Answer

The cognitive triangle (thoughts–feelings–behaviors) is introduced in the cognitive coping component to help children recognize how unhelpful thoughts can drive negative emotions and avoidance behaviors.

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

Answer

Conjoint sessions bring child and caregiver together so the caregiver can hear the trauma narrative, respond supportively, and engage in open communication about the trauma, breaking secrecy and strengthening the dyad.

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

Answer

Gradual exposure is not a standalone component but is embedded across all TF-CBT components, with each phase progressively increasing the child's engagement with trauma-related thoughts, feelings, and memories.

(TTC) Trauma Treatment Certification Practice Test

(TTC) Trauma Treatment Certification Practice Test

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