Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

TF-CBT is a conjoint child and parent psychotherapy model for children who are experiencing significant emotional and behavioral difficulties related to traumatic life events. It is a components-based hybrid treatment model that incorporates trauma sensitive interventions with cognitive behavioral, family, and humanistic principles. TF-CBT is rated a “1 - Well-Supported by Research Evidence” on the Scientific Rating Scale based on the published, best peer-reviewed research available.

12 Contact Hours

Jessica L. Griffin, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Pediatrics at the University of Massachusetts Medical School (UMMS), where she has been a faculty member since 2006. Dr. Griffin is a nationally recognized expert in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). She has trained and provided consultation for thousands of clinicians across the United States. As Principal Investigator and Executive Director, with funding from SAMHSA/NCTSN in 2012, she developed the UMMS Child Trauma Training Center, with a focus on training, treatment, and resolving access issues for youth who have experienced trauma. Dr. Griffin is a clinical and forensic psychologist with a specialty in forensic assessment of children and families, particularly with regard to childhood trauma.