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Parent-led, therapist-assisted, first-line treatment for young children after trauma: a case study

Alison Salloum1, Eric A Storch

  • 1School of Social Work, University of South Florida, Tampa, USA.

Child Maltreatment
|August 6, 2011
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Insights

Parent-led, therapist-assisted trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (PTA-TF-CBT) shows promise for treating childhood PTSD. This approach improved child and parent distress while conserving therapist resources.

Area of Science:

  • Child Psychology
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Trauma Studies

Background:

  • Childhood posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is prevalent, yet treatment access remains a significant challenge.
  • Novel service delivery models are essential to overcome existing barriers in pediatric mental health care.
  • Stepped care models offer a framework for efficient and accessible therapeutic interventions.

Observation:

  • This case study details the treatment of a 4-year-old boy experiencing posttraumatic stress symptoms.
  • The intervention utilized parent-led, therapist-assisted trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (PTA-TF-CBT).
  • Empirically supported materials were employed throughout the treatment process.

Findings:

  • The parent found PTA-TF-CBT to be an acceptable and satisfactory treatment modality.
  • Therapist time commitment was limited, indicating potential for resource conservation.
  • Clinically significant reductions in both child and parent distress were observed post-treatment and at follow-up.

Implications:

  • PTA-TF-CBT demonstrates feasibility and efficacy within a stepped care model for pediatric PTSD.
  • This approach may enhance treatment accessibility and reduce the burden on specialized mental health services.
  • Further research is warranted to validate these findings in larger, diverse populations.

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