CFTSI an evidence-based treatment for children between the ages of 7-18 and a caregiver. CFTSI is a short-term, early intervention model that must begin within 45 days of a potentially traumatic event or disclosure of abuse. Families typically complete CFTSI within 5 to 8 sessions.
CFTSI Goals
- Identify trauma symptoms early and prevent PTSD
- Introduce coping skills for reducing child’s reactions to traumatic stress
- Facilitate child-caregiver communication
- Help families identify and overcome service barriers
- Assess whether the child and family would benefit from further treatment
Benefits of CFTSI
- Increases child’s coping skills
- Improves child-caregiver communication
- Strengthens positive parenting practices
- Decreases the need for longer-term treatment
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