Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT)
A conjoint child and parent psychotherapy model for children who are experiencing significant emotional and behavioral difficulties related to traumatic life events. It is a components-based hybrid treatment model that incorporates trauma-sensitive interventions with cognitive behavioral, family, and humanistic principles. The therapy is designed to help 3- to 18-year-olds and their parents overcome the negative effects of traumatic life events such as child sexual or physical abuse. It aims to treat serious emotional problems, such as posttraumatic stress, fear, anxiety, and depression, by teaching children and their parents new skills to process thoughts and feelings resulting from traumatic events.
Judith A. Cohen
Professor of Psychiatry & Medical Director
Allegheny General Hospital
Center for Traumatic Stress in Children and Adolescents
4 Allegheny Center, 8th Floor
Pittsburgh PA 15212
Phone: 412.330.4321
Fax: 412.330.4377
E-mail: jcohen1@wpahs.org
Developer:
Esther Deblinger
Professor of Psychiatry; Co-founder; Co-director
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
School of Osteopathic Medicine
Child Abuse Research Education and Service Institute
One Medical Center Drive
Stratford NJ 08084
Phone: 856.566.7036
E-mail: deblines@umdnj.edu
Developer:
Anthony Mannarino
Professor and Vice President
Allegheny General Hospital, Department of Psychiatry
4 Allegheny Center, 8th Floor
Pittsburgh PA 15212
Phone: 412.330.4312
Fax: 412.330.4377
E-mail: amannari@wpahs.org
