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11-01-2021

Systematic Review on the Application of Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) for Preschool-Aged Children

Auteurs: Austen McGuire, Ric G. Steele, Mehar N. Singh

Gepubliceerd in: Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review | Uitgave 1/2021

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Abstract

Trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) is one of the most widely studied and disseminated treatments for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other comorbid conditions, and has been identified as a “level one” or “well-established” intervention for school-aged children and adolescents. The present systematic review examined the literature on the application of TF-CBT within a preschool-aged population (i.e., children ages three to six), as well as the developmental literature that could increase the efficacy of TF-CBT for preschool-aged children. Information on the use of TF-CBT with preschool-aged children was extracted from randomized controlled trials, case studies, meta-analyses, and other forms of empirical evidence, as part of the evidence-based practice in psychology framework. In comparison to research with school-aged children and adolescents, fewer studies have directly assessed the efficacy of TF-CBT for preschool-aged children who have been exposed to trauma. Given the few studies published to date and difference in treatment protocols for TF-CBT used with preschool-age children, TF-CBT appears to meet criteria as a “level two” or “probably efficacious” intervention for preschool-aged children specifically. According to the available literature, language and cognitive abilities, family context, culture, and clinician expertise are considered as potential variables to address when contemplating the use of TF-CBT for preschool-aged children with symptoms of post-traumatic stress.
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A number of trauma-focused cognitive behavioral treatment protocols for children and adolescents exist; collectively, these are sometimes referred to as trauma-focused CBT (TF-CBT) despite the use of similar but distinct protocols (e.g., Morina et al. 2016; Silverman et al. 2008). Other reviews (e.g., Schneider et al. 2013) restrict the definition of TF-CBT to only the protocol developed by Cohen et al. (2006, 2017). The current review takes a similar approach to that of Morina et al. and Silverman et al. in referring to all CBT protocols with a focus on traumatic experiences as “TF-CBT.” Given these differences in the definition of TF-CBT in the literature, the current review will identify Cohen et al.’s specific TF-CBT approach as “C-TF-CBT” to help avoid confusion among the various treatment protocols.
 
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Metagegevens
Titel
Systematic Review on the Application of Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) for Preschool-Aged Children
Auteurs
Austen McGuire
Ric G. Steele
Mehar N. Singh
Publicatiedatum
11-01-2021
Uitgeverij
Springer US
Gepubliceerd in
Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review / Uitgave 1/2021
Print ISSN: 1096-4037
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-2827
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10567-020-00334-0

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