TF-CBT ONLINE TRAINING EXAM LATEST 2023-2024 ACTUAL EXAM 150 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A

TF-CBT ONLINE TRAINING EXAM LATEST 2023-2024

ACTUAL EXAM 150 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT

DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES (VERIFIED

ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A

What is TF-CBT? - ANSWER- Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral

Therapy (TF-CBT) is an evidence-based, conjoint child and

parent/caregiver psychotherapy model for children and adolescents who

are experiencing clinically significant emotional and behavioral

difficulties related to traumatic life events they have experienced

how many sessions - ANSWER- typically 12-20

What principles does it draw from? - ANSWER- incorporates

interventions and techniques based on cognitive, behavioral, family

therapy, and humanistic principles.

goals of TF-CBT - ANSWER- 1) to learn effective skills to cope with

trauma-related emotional and behavioral problems

2) to face and resolve those problems in a safe and therapeutic way, and

3) to effectively integrate their trauma experiences and help them move

on with their lives in a safe and positive manner.

TF-CBT also improves caregiver... - ANSWER- support of the child,

parenting skills, and parent-child communication.

TF-CBT is designed to reduce symptoms of... - ANSWERPosttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), trauma-related depression,

anxiety, and behavior problems, and common trauma-related cognitive

and emotional problems such as fear, shame, embarrassment, guilt, and

self-blame

Age range of TF-CBT? - ANSWER- 3-18

Demographic Characteristics - ANSWER- Children from any racial,

ethnic, cultural, or country of origin group living in urban, suburban or

rural areas. To date, there is no demographic group of traumatized

children or youth for which TF-CBT has been found to be ineffective.

Does child have to meet PTSD criteria? - ANSWER- no

Co-morbid Diagnoses: - ANSWER- TF-CBT can be used successfully

with traumatized children and youth with co-occurring difficulties such

as ADHD, oppositional defiant disorder, and conduct disorder.

Parent/Caregiver Involvement: - ANSWER- Having a supportive parent

or other caregiver such as a grandparent, other kinship caregiver, or

foster parent involved in treatment is highly desirable. While TF-CBT

can be done with children without a supportive caregiver, substantial

parts of the treatment will be lost. Every effort should be made to locate

and engage a supportive parent or other caregiver in the treatment

process.

Can you move forward in treatment without a caregiver? - ANSWERYes, but some parts of the treatment will be lost

Who is TF-CBT not for? - ANSWER- - no trauma

- no trauma related problems

- Severe cognitive challenges (TF-CBT can be used with children and

youth who have intellectual, cognitive, or other developmental problems

if their level of functioning allows them to engage in and benefit from a

cognitive therapy)

Problems to manage prior to beginning TF-CBT - ANSWER- 1.

Imminent safety. A child or youth is in a seriously dangerous

environment that prevents engagement in trauma treatment.

2. Severe disruptive or aggressive behavior problems. A child or youth is

exhibiting a high level of disruptive or aggressive behavior that makes it

very difficult to focus on trauma treatment.

3. Active suicidal ideation. Suicidal ideation should be managed prior to

beginning trauma treatment.

4. Active, problematic substance use. Infrequent substance use that is not

interfering with daily functioning would not rule out using TF-CBT.

However, heavy use that clearly is affecting a youth's functioning should

be addressed prior to beginning TF-CBT.

Guiding Principles of TF-CBT: acronym - ANSWER- CRAFTS

Guiding Principles of TF-CBT: CRAFTS - ANSWER- Components

based

Respectful of cultural values

Adaptable and flexible

Family focused

Therapeutic relationship is central

Self-efficacy is emphasized

Components Based - ANSWER- TF-CBT is comprised of a set of

treatment components, each of which has a specific therapeutic purpose