Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is an evidenced based model of therapy that
focuses on the interaction of one’s thoughts, emotions, and
behavior. The goal of CBT is to learn coping strategies to manage
either thoughts, emotions, and/or behaviors that produce overall
change in the presenting problem. While changes in emotions and
behaviors will lead to overall change, changes in one’s thinking
usually generates more effective and longer-lasting results.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy has been adapted to treat a variety of psychological issues such as anxiety, phobias, depression, addictions, panic attacks, stress management, and anger.
One adaptation of CBT, is Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT).
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)—This is an evidenced-based model for helping children who have experienced negative or traumatic events receive healing through a structured approach. In this therapy, children learn to manage their stresses, emotions, thoughts, and behaviors while learning practical coping skills to address triggers or trauma reminders of the negative or traumatic event.
Chris
has received advanced training in TF-CBT.
Jennings is trained in CBT.
