Trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) is an evidence-based treatment method for children and adolescents who have been exposed to traumatic experiences and who are experiencing posttraumatic stress symptoms. TF-CBT has been implemented in Norwegian child and adolescent mental health clinics since 2012. The Ministry of Health is funding the implementation project, and the Norwegian Center for Violence and Traumatic Stress Studies (NKVTS) is responsible for the implementation, including training of therapists, quality monitoring, and research.
All participating child and adolescent mental health clinics received training by TF-CBT senior trainers at NKVTS in screening for trauma exposure and posttraumatic stress. A sub-sample of the therapists received training in TF-CBT. Data are collected on treatment outcomes for quality assurance.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
26,500
TF-CBT is an evidence-based treatment method for children and adolescents who have been exposed to trauma and experience posttraumatic stress symptoms. The treatment model has a family and caregiver focus, and non-offending caregivers are included in the treatment. TF-CBT is normally provided through 8-12 treatment sessions.
Child and Adolescent Trauma Screen (CATS)
Consists of two parts. Part 1 is a screening for exposure to potential traumatizing events; Part 2 is a screening for posstraumatic stress symptoms
Time frame: 2012-2014
Child PTSD Symptom Scale (CPSS)
Consists of two parts. Part 1 is a screening for exposure to potential traumatizing events; Part 2 is a screening for posstraumatic stress symptoms
Time frame: 2015-2021
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