TTC Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) 3

Question 1

In TF-CBT, how does the model address caregiver distress related to the child's trauma?

Accepted Answer

Caregivers receive parallel sessions covering the same components as the child to process their own distress

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Caregivers are referred to a separate therapist and not included in the child's treatment

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Caregiver distress is addressed only in the conjoint sessions at the end of treatment

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The model assumes caregivers are not distressed and focuses solely on the child

Question 2

What is the primary goal of the 'Enhancing Safety and Future Development' component at the end of TF-CBT?

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To teach body safety, healthy relationships, and warning-sign recognition to reduce future risk

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To review all previous PRACTICE components in a single session

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To transition the child to long-term psychodynamic therapy

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To administer final outcome measures and formally close the case

Question 3

Which relaxation technique is most commonly introduced in the TF-CBT relaxation component for young children?

Accepted Answer

Diaphragmatic breathing with engaging, age-appropriate visuals (e.g., 'belly breathing')

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Progressive muscle relaxation with detailed anatomical instruction

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Transcendental meditation

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Autogenic training with body scan

Question 4

What happens during the 'sharing' phase after the trauma narrative is completed in TF-CBT?

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The child shares the narrative with their non-offending caregiver in conjoint session

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The therapist submits the narrative to child protective services

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The narrative is destroyed to protect the child's confidentiality

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The child presents the narrative to a peer support group

Question 5

Which of the following is an evidence-supported cultural adaptation of TF-CBT?

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Incorporating cultural values, community supports, and culturally relevant examples into delivery

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Replacing the trauma narrative with art therapy for all cultural groups

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Removing caregiver involvement for cultures with collectivist family structures

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Shortening treatment to 4 sessions for immigrant populations to reduce dropout

Question 6

In TF-CBT, what is the term for inaccurate or unhelpful beliefs a child holds about their trauma (e.g., self-blame)?

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Maladaptive trauma cognitions

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Trauma schemas

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Avoidance triggers

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Dissociative episodes

Question 7

Which of the following best describes the TF-CBT requirement for therapist training?

Accepted Answer

Therapists complete web-based training and are encouraged to pursue ongoing consultation and supervision

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Therapists can implement TF-CBT with no formal training after reading the manual

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TF-CBT requires a two-year certification program before any clinical use

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Training is only available to psychiatrists and licensed psychologists