TF-CBT consists of several core components, often referred to by the acronym PRACTICE:
Psychoeducation: Providing information about trauma and its effects to the child and caregivers. Parenting Skills: Training caregivers in effective parenting techniques to support their child's recovery. Relaxation: Teaching relaxation techniques to help manage stress and anxiety. Affect Modulation: Helping the child identify and manage their emotions. Cognitive Coping: Assisting the child in understanding and altering unhelpful thoughts related to the trauma. Trauma Narrative: Guiding the child in creating a narrative of their traumatic experience to process and integrate the memory. In Vivo Exposure: Gradually exposing the child to trauma reminders in a safe and controlled manner. Conjoint Parent-Child Sessions: Facilitating joint sessions to enhance communication and support between the child and caregiver. Enhancing Safety: Developing strategies to ensure the child's ongoing safety and well-being.
