This workbook is designed to aid children aged six to fourteen who have experienced trauma, aligning with the Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) model. It serves as a supplementary tool for mental health professionals, particularly those with master’s level training in TF-CBT.
The workbook is structured to cover various components of TF-CBT and is intended to be used in conjunction with therapy sessions. It can be implemented over a period of 12-20 weeks, with flexibility based on session duration and the child’s age and attention span. The workbook includes activities related to orientation to therapy, psycho-education on trauma, relaxation techniques, feelings identification, thought stopping, cognitive processing, creating a trauma narrative, in vivo mastery of trauma reminders, conjoint sessions, enhancing future safety and development, and goal setting.
The workbook encourages therapists to work individually with the child and then separately with the parent to align the therapeutic process. Sharing the child’s completed workbook activities with the parent can foster understanding and empathy. Homework activities may be assigned to both the child and the parent based on their needs and progress.
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Contents
Introduction
Welcome to Therapy!
About You
About Your Family
Learning About Upsetting/Confusing Events
How Do Kids Feel After an Upsetting/Confusing Event?
What Is Relaxation?
Homework: Let’s Relax!
Belly Breathing
Your Safe Place
About Feelings
How Do We Experience Feelings in Our Bodies?
How Do Feelings Show on Faces?
How Strong or Intense Are Our Feelings?
Coping With Upsetting Feelings
Feelings Survival Kit
Stop That Thought!
Thoughts, Feelings, and… Action!
Thoughts Matter!
Thought Problems
Notice Your Thoughts!
Telling Your Story
Your Story
Feelings 1-10
Your Thoughts and Feelings About the Upsetting/Confusing Event(s)
Battling Trauma Reminders
Sharing Your Story
Being Safe
Your Circle of Safety
Your Fabulous Future
Let’s Review
Saying Good-Bye
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