Learning Outcomes

In this free course, you will learn how to:

• Define the core principles of Trauma-Focused CBT and explain how they guide effective treatment delivery
• Identify common trauma reactions in children and caregivers to support accurate psychoeducation sessions
• Outline the typical TF-CBT session flow and describe the purpose of each treatment phase in sequence
• Categorize assessment tools used to evaluate trauma symptoms and determine inclusion criteria for TF-CBT
• Apply relaxation and affect regulation skills like belly breathing and mindful grounding with clients
• Create trauma narratives with sensory details to help clients process traumatic memories gradually
• Assess ways to engage caregivers in TF-CBT, including their roles and contributions to treatment success
• Generate coping toolkits and trigger plans tailored to client needs to prevent relapse after treatment
• Evaluate cognitive distortions linked to trauma and apply techniques to reframe guilt and shame beliefs
• Summarize strategies for building a support network and safety plans to enhance long-term resilience
• Discuss cultural humility principles and their importance in delivering trauma-focused interventions ethically
• Plan follow-up visits and booster sessions to monitor progress and reinforce gains after therapy completion