Child and Adolescent Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, York

At Colonial Behavioral Health, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) is an evidence based treatment approach that helps children, adolescents and their caretakers address trauma related issues. The treatment is based on learning and cognitive theories. It provides a supportive environment in which children are encouraged to talk about their traumatic experience. The therapy is offered in an individual, family, or group format, delivered over a period of 12 to 16 weeks. Each session lasts between 60 to 90 minutes. The program brochure is available on the website.

Components of the TF-CBT protocol can be summarized by the word PRACTICE:

    P- Psychoeducation and parenting skills;

    R- Relaxation techniques;

    A- Affective expression and regulation;

    C- Cognitive coping and processing;

    T - Trauma narrative;

    I - In vivo exposure;

    C - Conjoint parent and child session;

    E - Enhance personal safety and future growth.