The National Child Traumatic Stress Network ( Nctsn )

The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) was stablished by Congress in 2000 and brings a comprehensive focus to childhood trauma. This network raises the average standard of care and improves access to services for traumatized children, their families and communities throughout the United States. The NCTSN defines trauma‑focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF‑CBT) as an evidence‑based treatment approach that is shown to help children, adolescents, and their caregivers overcome trauma‑related difficulties. It is designed to reduce negative emotional and behavioral responses following a traumatic event. The treatment addresses distorted beliefs related to the abuse and provides a supportive environment so the individual can talk about their traumatic experience. TF‑CBT also helps parents cope with their own emotional issues and develop skills to support their children. TF‑CBT is a short‑term treatment typically provided in 12 to 18 sessions for a total of 50 to 90 minutes, depending on treatment needs. The intervention can be provided in a multitude of settings; either with the child and parent separately in individual sessions or with the child and parent together in joint sessions. Each session is designed to provide education, personal skills, and a safe environment so the child and parent can address and process the traumatic event. Joint sessions are designed to help parents and children practice using the skills they learned together while also allowing theShow MoreRelatedA Research Study On Child Development922 Words   |  4 PagesThe majority of research conducted in the fields of biology and ecology, as they relate to child development, has occurred in the years following the Adverse Childhood Experiences Study (1994) conducted by the CDC in conjunction with several academic partners. 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