Implementing trauma-focused CBT with fidelity and flexibility: a family case study.
Effective approaches for the treatment of childhood posttraumatic stress disorder and traumatic grief are needed given the prevalence of trauma and its impact on children's lives. To effectively treat posttraumatic stress disorder in children, evidence-based practices should be implemented with flexibility and responsiveness to culture, developmental level, and the specific needs of the family. This case study illustrates flexibility with fidelity in the use of a manualized treatment, describing the implementation of Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavior Therapy with three traumatized family members-a caregiver and two children. Particular attention is paid to the use of creative strategies to tailor interventions to the individual clients while maintaining fidelity to the principles and components of this evidence-based treatment.
Kerig
Patricia K
PK
Department of Psychology, University of Utah, UT, USA.
Sink
Holli E
HE
Cuellar
Raven E
RE
Vanderzee
Karin L
KL
Elfstrom
Jennifer L
JL
D002648:Child; D002649:Child Abuse / Q000523:psychology; D016241:Child of Impaired Parents / Q000523:psychology*; D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D017579:Domestic Violence / Q000523:psychology; D005195:Family Relations; D005260:Female; D006117:Grief; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013313:Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders