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.
NEW!
We are pleased to introduce a new acronym, GRIEF, that summarizes the TF-CBT Grief-focused components:
G: Grief Psychoeducation
R: Resolving Ambivalent Feelings
I: Integrating Positive Memories
E: Enhancing Current Relationships
F: Finishing Treatment and Graduation
NEW!
TF-CBT Grief Workbook
Workbooks are now available for Implementing TF-CBT Grief-Focused Components (Word and PDF Versions)
NEW!
Trauma-Focused CBT and Racial Socialization resources are now available
The Certification Process
1
Review TF-CBT Certification Criteria to ensure that you are eligible to apply for certification
3
Complete the Certification Application
4
You will receive an email indicating that you have met the eligibility criteria and are approved to take the exam
5
Take the TF-CBT Certification Program Knowledge-Based Test
If you have any questions about the process, please contact us at [email protected].