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].