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

Question 1

What does the acronym 'PRACTICE' in TF-CBT stand for as its core components?

Accepted Answer

Psychoeducation, Relaxation, Affective modulation, Cognitive coping, Trauma narrative, In vivo mastery, Conjoint sessions, Enhancing safety

Answer

PRACTICE stands for Psychoeducation, Relaxation, Affective modulation, Cognitive coping, Trauma narrative, In vivo mastery, Conjoint sessions, and Enhancing safety — the eight core components of TF-CBT.

Question 2

TF-CBT was originally developed primarily to treat trauma in which population?

Accepted Answer

Children and adolescents who experienced sexual abuse

Answer

TF-CBT was originally developed by Cohen, Mannarino, and Deblinger in the 1990s specifically for children and adolescents who had experienced sexual abuse and their non-offending caregivers.

Question 3

What is the typical duration of a standard TF-CBT treatment course?

Accepted Answer

12–25 sessions

Answer

Standard TF-CBT is typically delivered over 12–25 sessions, allowing sufficient time to progress through all PRACTICE components including trauma narrative development.

Question 4

In TF-CBT, what is the primary purpose of the psychoeducation component?

Accepted Answer

To provide accurate information about trauma reactions and normalize the child's symptoms

Answer

Psychoeducation in TF-CBT provides children and caregivers with accurate information about common trauma reactions, normalizing the child's experience and reducing shame and self-blame.

Question 5

Which TF-CBT component involves teaching the child skills to identify and manage distressing emotions?

Accepted Answer

Affective modulation

Answer

Affective modulation teaches children to identify, express, and regulate a range of emotions, giving them tools to manage trauma-related distress before engaging in the trauma narrative.

(TTC) Trauma Treatment Certification Practice Test

(TTC) Trauma Treatment Certification Practice Test

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