Utilization and implementation of trauma-focused Cognitive–Behavioral therapy for the treatment of maltreated children
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2012
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Child Maltreatment
Abstract
Trauma-Focused Cognitive–Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) is one of the most researched and widely disseminated interventions
for maltreated children. This study describes the findings of a survey of 132 mental health clinicians in children’s advocacy
centers (CACs) across the United States to determine the percentage of clinicians who are trained in and utilize TFCBT
and the frequency with which TF-CBT components are implemented. A total of 103 (78%) of the clinicians reported
being trained in and utilizing TF-CBT on a regular basis; however, only 66% of these clinicians (58% of the full sample)
reported being likely to use each component. The most preferred components were teaching relaxation skills and providing
psychoeducation, whereas teaching caregiver child behavior management skills, developing a trauma narrative, and cognitive
restructuring were less preferred. Results are discussed in the context of continued dissemination efforts and implications
for improving clinical practice.
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TF-CBT, child PTSD/trauma, evidence-based practice, mental health services, children's advocacy centers, child maltreatment, implementation
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Allen, B., & Johnson, J. C. (2012). Utilization and implementation of trauma-focused Cognitive–Behavioral therapy for the treatment of maltreated children. Child maltreatment, 17(1), 80-85.
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https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Brian_Allen8/publication/51603841_Utilization_and_Implementation_of_Trauma-Focused_Cognitive-Behavioral_Therapy_for_the_Treatment_of_Maltreated_Children/links/551ef0ff0cf2f9c1304daef8/Utilization-and-Implementation-of-Trauma-Focused-Cognitive-Behavioral-Therapy-for-the-Treatment-of-Maltreated-Children.pdf
http://hdl.handle.net/11212/3453
http://hdl.handle.net/11212/3453