The degree to which therapists provide treatment "with fidelity" is dependent on how closely they
follow the prescribed treatment model (adherence) and their skill in delivering the treatment
components (competence).
What is the typical length of a full course of TF-CBT?
a. 6-12 sessions
b. 8-...
The degree to which therapists provide treatment "with fidelity" is dependent on how closely they
follow the prescribed treatment model (adherence) and their skill in delivering the treatment
components (competence).
What is the typical length of a full course of TF-CBT?
a. 6-12 sessions
b. 8-50 sessions
c. 12-25 sessions
d. 18-40 sessions
e. 25-30 sessions - c. 12-25 sessions
A typical course of TF-CBT should take somewhere between 3-5 months of regular weekly sessions.
How often should TF-CBT treatment sessions be conducted?
a. At least 1 session per month
b. Once a week or more frequently
c. Never less than 1 session every 2 weeks
d. Once a week with the child and once every two weeks with the parent/caregiver
e. Two sessions per week - b. Once a week or more frequently
Weekly sessions are the TF-CBT standard, and treatment can be delivered more frequently if
circumstances make that possible.
, Lila is a 10-year-old girl referred to you by a school counselor due to misbehavior in school and
decreased academic performance that both have become serious problems over the past 3 months. Your
trauma assessment revealed that she had been in a serious car crash about three years ago, suffering
some minor physical injuries. Neither she nor her parents report any other traumatic events. Her mother
reported no difficulties related to the car crash and Lila's score on a standardized measure of PTSD
symptoms was in the low normal range. Is Lila a good treatment candidate for TF-CBT and why?
a. Yes, she probably is avoiding all thoughts and feelings related to the car crash, and treatment is
needed.
b. No, she does not have clinically significant trauma-related problems that require trauma-focused
treatment.
c. Yes, all children who have experienced any traumatic event should receive TF-CBT
d. No, children who sco - b. No, she does not have clinically significant trauma-related problems
that require trauma-focused treatment.
TF-CBT should be provided to kids who have experienced trauma AND who report some symptoms of
PTSD
Samuel is a 14-year-old boy with a cognitive disability who functions at about the level of a 5-year-old.
He was referred to you by a child welfare worker after a report of physical abuse by his mother. Your
trauma assessment found that Samuel had a long history of significant physical abuse by both his
parents. Samuel reported that when his parents beat him, it was his fault because he did something
wrong, and that he usually deserved the punishment. He often felt guilty about causing his parents to hit
him and ashamed of himself for being bad. A standardized measure of PTSD symptoms completed by his
current caregiver, an aunt, was in the high normal range. Is Samuel a good treatment candidate for TF-
CBT and why?
a. No, since Samuel has a cognitive disability, TF-CBT is not a good treatment for him.
b. Yes, all children who have experienced physical abuse should receive TF-CBT.
c. No, children who score in the nor - d. Yes, Samuel's problems with guilt, self-blame, and shame
are clinically significant trauma related problems that can be treated with TF-CBT.
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