Trauma Focus -Cbt For Children And Adolescents

Trauma Focus -Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Children and Adolescents: A Complete Practitioner’s Guide

What you'll learn

Understand developmental considerations in child trauma

Apply each step of the PRACTICE model to therapy with young clients

Create safe, engaging therapeutic environments for children and teens

Work effectively with caregivers and family systems

Use age-appropriate tools such as storytelling, art, and play in trauma work

Monitor progress and adapt TF-CBT for different trauma types

Requirements

Basic knowledge of child development and mental health concepts

Some experience working with children, adolescents, or families in therapeutic, educational, or support settings

An interest in or familiarity with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) principles

Access to a printer or digital device to download and use worksheets, handouts, and activity templates

A willingness to apply the course content through practice, role-play, or reflection exercises

Description

This course is your comprehensive training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) for children and adolescents. It is designed for mental health professionals, school counselors, social workers, and psychology students who support young clients coping with trauma, including abuse, loss, violence, neglect, or grief.You’ll gain in-depth knowledge of the PRACTICE model, a proven TF-CBT framework used to guide children through the healing process in a structured, supportive way. Each module provides step-by-step instructions, developmentally appropriate tools, and creative interventions, including storytelling, drawing, journaling, and play-based techniques. You'll also learn how to teach coping skills, support emotional expression, challenge negative thoughts, and build resilience.A key focus of this course is engaging caregivers and family systems in the healing journey. Learn how to create safe, trusting environments where children can share their trauma narratives and rebuild their sense of safety and self-worth. You'll also explore how to adapt TF-CBT for use in schools, foster care, and multicultural settings, ensuring culturally sensitive and inclusive trauma care.Whether you're new to trauma counseling or looking to deepen your expertise, this course equips you with evidence-based, practical strategies that you can start using immediately in your work with children and teens. Enroll Today.

Overview

Section 1: Understanding Trauma in Children and Adolescents

Lecture 1 Introduction

Section 2: Module 2: Psycho-education and Caregiver Engagement

Lecture 2 Learning Materials

Section 3: Module 3: Relaxation and Emotional Regulation Skills

Lecture 3 Learning Materials

Section 4: Module 4: Affective Expression and Emotional Literacy

Lecture 4 Learning Materials

Section 5: Module 5: Cognitive Coping and Processing

Lecture 5 Learning Materials

Section 6: Module 6: Trauma Narrative Development

Lecture 6 Learning Materials

Section 7: Module 7: In Vivo Mastery and Exposure

Lecture 7 Learning Matertials

Section 8: Module 8: Conjoint Child-Caregiver Sessions

Lecture 8 Learning Materials

Section 9: Module 9: Safety Planning and Resilience Building

Lecture 9 Learning Material

Section 10: Module 10: Applying TF-CBT in Schools, Foster Care, and Diverse Settings

Lecture 10 Learning Materials

Mental Health Professionals