TF-CBT in Norwegian Child Advocacy Centers
Trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) is a evidence-based treatment method for children and adolescents who have experienced trauma and who struggle with post-traumatic stress symptoms. Since 2012, the Norwegian Center for Violence and Traumatic Stress Studies (NKVTS) has been responsible for implementing TF-CBT in child and adolescent psychiatric outpatient clinics (BUP) on behalf of the Norwegian Directorate of Health. In this research project, we will test TF-CBT in Norwegian Child Advocacy Centers (CAC). Through interviews and questionnaire data, we will investigate factors that may affect the implementation and effect of the therapy in a CAC context.
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The study will investigate the following three research questions:
- How do children and caregivers experience receiving trauma treatment at Child Advocacy Centers?
- How do employees at Child Advocacy Centers experience providing trauma treatment within this context? How do they perceive their workdays, and can the use of evidence-based treatment act preventatively for workload?
- What is the prevalence of burnout and secondary trauma symptoms among employees at Child Advocacy Centers, and can individual or job-related factors predict the occurrence?
Research question 1: Interviews with children and caregivers after they have received treatment with TF-CBT.
Research question 2: Interviews with professional staff at the Child Advocacy Centers.
Research question 3: Questionnaire data from professional staff at all Child Advocacy Centers in Norway.