Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Youth: Effectiveness in a Community Setting.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The current investigation examined the effectiveness of Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) in treating child traumatic stress when implemented in community settings on a state-wide level.

Method

Seventy-two youths (ages 7-16 years) with a history of documented trauma (sexual or physical abuse, traumatic loss, domestic or community violence) and symptoms of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) received an average of 10 sessions delivered in a state-contracted mental health agency. PTSD symptoms and internalizing and externalizing behavior problems were assessed at pre-treatment and then at 3-, 6-, 9-, and 12-months after intake.

Results

Piecewise hierarchical linear modeling revealed that symptoms of PTSD, as well as internalizing and extern

SUBMITTER: Webb C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4239204 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature