Trauma-focused cognitive behavioural therapy (TF-CBT): Blending theory with innovative techniques

Build confidence in trauma-focused CBT with creative, developmentally appropriate techniques to engage and support children and adolescents.

Trauma-focused cognitive behavioural therapy (TF-CBT) is an evidence-based psychotherapy model for treating children and adolescents who have experienced trauma. This two-day training explores the theoretical foundations of TF-CBT alongside creative interventions that support engagement and treatment.

Led by Liana Lowenstein, an internationally recognized child and family therapist, this training combines theory with practical, evidence-informed approaches. You’ll explore how to integrate creative, developmentally appropriate techniques into trauma-focused CBT to support children, adolescents and their families.

The training covers eight core components of TF-CBT: psychoeducation, relaxation, affective modulation, cognitive processing, trauma narrative, in vivo mastery, conjoint child-parent sessions and enhancing safety. You’ll also explore how therapeutic games, art activities, stories and other innovative techniques can support the treatment process for children and adolescents aged 4–16.

What you will learn

Through clinical examples and creative interventions, you will learn to:

• Understand the theoretical framework of TF-CBT and its application when working with children and adolescents who have experienced trauma.
• Integrate creative interventions into each component of the TF-CBT treatment model.
• Engage children and parents in the therapeutic process using developmentally appropriate techniques.
• Apply TF-CBT approaches to different childhood traumas, including sexual abuse, domestic violence, traumatic grief, accidents and natural disasters.

Strengthen your trauma-focused CBT skills and expand your use of creative interventions to support children, adolescents and their families. Explore the training and reserve your spot.

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