We have the requisite experience to work with children and teens that have experienced trauma. Each of the children We dealt with were exposed to or were victims of one or more of the following: Physical Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Assault, Neglect, Catastrophe, Abandonment, Terrifying Experience, Medical Trauma, Grief & Loss.
The behaviors noticed by the parents include the following:
Troubled dreams
Acting out a traumatic event during play
Over-reacting to a trigger
Avoidance of places, people, and things
Negative belief about self
Negative outlook about the world
Persistent fears, anger, guilt or shame
Lack of interest in social activities
Isolation
Tantrums
Struggling in the family and
Struggling at school
Why choose TF-CBT?
It is the best therapy for children between ages 3 to 18 who have experienced trauma. We use an evidence-based therapy which has worked effectively over the years. Our custom therapy plan helps the traumatized child to recover without the need of going through years of therapy. TF-CBT has the right training and certification to deliver the right results with precision. We stand shoulders above the competition.
Information for Families and Children “TF-CBT”
Parents, caregivers, and other family members want their children in their care to receive help to recover from the effects of trauma. Family members need information about the treatment process and what they can expect. Children need to know what is expected of them. Families should know this about TF-CBT:
- It has been proven to work.
- It is often successful in 12-16 sessions.
- Talking about the trauma, even though it may be hard, is an important ingredient in successful therapy. This aspect of therapy will be done gradually and in collaboration with families. Children will not be forced to talk about what happened.
- Sometimes during the early phases of therapy, children will be more upset than before therapy began. They may complain of not liking therapy. But, over time, remembering and talking will become easier and they will begin to feel better.
Links
https://www.childwelfare.gov/pubs/trauma/
https://tfcbt.org/about-tfcbt/
http://www.socialworktoday.com/archive/051412p22.shtml