Evidence-based treatment for children and adolescents impacted by trauma and their parents or caregivers.
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) is an evidence-based treatment for children and adolescents impacted by trauma and their parents or caregivers. Research shows that TF-CBT successfully resolves a broad array of emotional and behavioral difficulties associated with single, multiple and complex trauma experiences. This is the official TF-CBT National Therapist Certification Program, in which clinicians can become certified in the TF-CBT treatment model.
The Certification Process
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Review TF-CBT Certification Criteria to ensure that you are eligible to apply for certification
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Complete the Certification Application
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You will receive an email indicating that you have met the eligibility criteria and are approved to take the exam
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Take the TF-CBT Certification Program Knowledge-Based Test
If you have any questions about the process, please contact us at [email protected].
New Resources
TF-CBT for Parental Substance Use Implementation Manual
Many children experience traumas related to parental substance abuse, including child maltreatment, accidental injuries, traumatic separation, and/or traumatic grief. This NEW TF-CBT implementation manual, developed through a SAMHSA/NCTSN-sponsored learning community, describes how to apply TF-CBT for children with parental substance use.
Dealing with Trauma: A Workbook for Teens” (Lithuanian Version)
Dealing with Trauma: A Workbook for Teens” (Albanian Version)
