trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy

A form of trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy — A psychotherapeutic approach, often used with children and adolescents, that addresses emotional and behavioral difficulties due to a traumatic event by discussing or talking over the event with the patient.

Meanings

nountrauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (uncountable)
  1. alternativeuncountableAlternative form of trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy.
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