摘要：Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TF-CBT) has been utilized with children of a wide age range and with diverse trauma experiences. This article will focus on the application of TF-CBT to young children. After presenting an overview of the model, challenges and developmentally-sensitive and creative strategies for engaging young children and their caregivers in TF-CBT PRACTICE components will be highlighted. A brief review of the strong empirical support for TF-CBT will then be provided.
关键词：Childhood trauma; TF-CBT; young children; preschoolers; caregivers; developmental considerations; trauma en la infancia; TCC-CT; Niños pequeños; Preescolares; Cuidadores; Consideraciones sobre el desarrollo; 童年创伤; TF-CBT; 幼儿; 学前儿童; 照顾者; 发展性考虑; • Young children and their caregivers are highly responsive to TF-CBT.• To implement TF-CBT with this population most effectively; it is important to consider children’s developmental level and implement the model accordingly.• The clinical strategies described above are suggested applications to enhance young children’s outcomes in the aftermath of trauma.
