Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Addressing the Mental Health of Sexually Abused Children
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Year Published: 2007 |
6. Conclusion
TF-CBT is an evidence-based treatment approach for children who have experienced sexual abuse or similar traumas. Despite the impressive level of empirical support for TF-CBT and an established publication track record, many professionals remain unaware of its advantages, and many children and parents who could benefit do not receive such treatment. Further, in many communities around the nation, there may not yet be any TF-CBT trained therapists. The current demand for such evidence-based treatments, however, will encourage other professionals to acquire the needed training and to implement the TF-CBT model. Increased availability of TF-CBT, along with increased awareness among those making treatment referrals, can offer significant results in helping children to process their trauma and overcome emotional and behavioral problems following sexual abuse and other childhood traumas.
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