At Alive Counselling, we love offering client centered counselling in Kelowna and Online Counselling. We are trained in a variety of therapeutic modalities, and always tailor it to you and your unique needs! We are grateful to be able to draw on a variety of evidence-based approaches to ensure the best care for you! We are excited to offer trauma informed therapy in Kelowna, and specifically Trauma-Focused Cogntive Behavioral Therapy in Kelowna, or TF-CBT. This evidence-based approach merges Trauma Informed Care with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which is often the gold-standard of therapy used working in anxiety, stress, depression, and changing negative self-talk.
Samantha and Laura just completed their TF-CBT training specializing in working with people 3-18!
What is Trauma- Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ?
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or TF-CBT is a specialized form of cognitive-behavioral therapy designed to help individuals ages 3-18 recover from the emotional and psychological impact of traumatic experiences. This evidence-based treatment integrates trauma-sensitive interventions with cognitive-behavioral strategies to address the unique needs of those affected by trauma.
How does Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) help?
️ Reducing symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and anxiety.
️ Improving emotional regulation and coping skills.
️ Enhancing personal resilience and self-esteem.
️ Facilitating the processing of traumatic memories in a safe and supportive environment.
What are the Benefits of Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)?
TF-CBT is primarily aimed at children and adolescents aged 3-18 who have experienced trauma, including but not limited to:
- Physical, sexual, or emotional abuse.
- Domestic violence.
- Natural disasters.
- Serious accidents or illnesses.
- Traumatic loss of a loved one.
How Does Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) work?
TF-CBT typically involves the following components:
1. **Psychoeducation and Parenting Skills:
Educating children and their caregivers about trauma and its effects, and teaching effective parenting strategies to support the child.
2. **Relaxation Techniques:**
Teaching stress management and relaxation skills to help manage trauma-related anxiety.
3. **Affective Expression and Regulation:**
Helping children identify, express, and manage their emotions.
4. **Cognitive Processing:**
Assisting children in identifying and modifying unhelpful thoughts related to the trauma.
5. **Trauma Narrative:**
Encouraging children to create a narrative of their traumatic experiences to process and integrate the trauma.
6. **In Vivo Exposure:**
Gradual exposure to trauma reminders in a safe way to reduce avoidance behaviors.
7. **Conjoint Parent-Child Sessions:**
Facilitating communication and support between children and their caregivers.
8. **Enhancing Future Safety and Development:**
Teaching skills to enhance personal safety and promote healthy development.
TF-CBT is typically delivered over 12-25 weekly sessions and involves both individual sessions and parallel sessions with caregivers, but is personalized to you and your unique needs.