Social Worker
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Children Affected by Sexual Abuse or Trauma
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Target audience and instructional level of this course: foundational
There is no known conflict of interest or commercial support related to this CE program.
Course Description
Deepen your understanding of trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy for children affected by sexual abuse
with this course. Child sexual-abuse can have wide-ranging and serious consequences that include effects on
inter-personal relationships, emotional well-being, physical health and later life. Victims and survivors are also two
to four times more likely to become victims of sexual, physical or emotional abuse again in their lifetime (Fisher,
2017).
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) is an evidence-based treatment approach shown to
help children, adolescents and their caregivers overcome trauma-related difficulties. It uses cognitive-behavioral
principles and exposures techniques to prevent and treat posttraumatic stress, depression and behavioral
problems. Published estimates indicate that 75% or more of children and adolescents experience some form of
trauma by the age of 18 (Finkelhor et al., 2009), and between 20% and 50% of them experience some level of
posttraumatic stress symptoms (Copeland et al., 2007). The high rates of trauma and the long-lasting impact of
PTSD have necessitated interventions such as TF-CBT that are specifically designed to meet the requirements of
children and adolescents in the wake of trauma.
Learning Objectives
After completing this training the professional will:
- Summarize the effects of maltreatment on brain development.
- Describe trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy for children affected by sexual abuse or trauma.
- Describe the evidence regarding TF-CBT.
Cambria Rose Walsh, LCSW
Anthony P. Mannarino, Ph.D.
Charles Wilson, MSSW
Chadwick Center for Children and Families at Rady Children's Hospital San Diego.
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