Alternatives for Families - A Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Modality:
Individual,
Family
AF-CBT is a trauma-informed, evidence-based treatment designed to improve the relationships between children and caregivers.
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Interventions
The interventions below are among those that are being used by NCTSN members to help children who have been, or are at risk of becoming, victims of physical abuse.
Combined Parent Child Cognitive-Behavioral Approach for Children and Families At-Risk for Child Physical Abuse
Modality:
Individual,
Family,
Group
CPC-CBT is a short-term, strengths-based therapy program for children ages 3-17 and their parents (or caregivers) in families where parents engage in a continuum of coercive parenting strategies.
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy
Modality:
Family
PCIT is an evidenced-based treatment model with highly specified, step-by-step, live coached sessions with both the parent/caregiver and the child. Parents learn skills through PCIT didactic sessions.