Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Trauma in Schools (CBITS)
Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Trauma in Schools (CBITS)
Rand Corporation
Rand Corporation
Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Trauma in Schools (CBITS) is designed to reduce posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and anxiety among children with symptoms of PTSD. The 10-session school-based intervention teaches cognitive behavioral skills in a group format, led by mental health professionals, with 6-8 students per group, using a mixture of didactic presentation, examples, and games to solidify concepts. Some components of the program include relaxation training, combating negative thoughts, reducing avoidance, developing a trauma narrative, and building social problem-solving skills. The program also includes 1-3 individual child sessions, 2 optional parent sessions, and a teacher in-service session.
Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Trauma in Schools (CBITS) is designed to reduce posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and anxiety among children with symptoms of PTSD. The 10-session school-based intervention teaches cognitive behavioral skills in a group format, led by mental health professionals, with 6-8 students per group, using a mixture of didactic presentation, examples, and games to solidify concepts. Some components of the program include relaxation training, combating negative thoughts, reducing avoidance, developing a trauma narrative, and building social problem-solving skills. The program also includes 1-3 individual child sessions, 2 optional parent sessions, and a teacher in-service session.
Type | Treatment/Services |
Setting | School |
People | Children (5 to 11 years), Adolescents (12 to 17 years), White, American Indian or Alaska Native, Hispanic or Latino, Women, Men, People who live in urban areas, Other |
Prevention Level | Prevention |
Languages | English, Spanish |
Study Method | Qualitative |
Implementer Requirement | K-12 school based programs, Mental health providers |
Delivery Options | In person |
Topics | Reduce risk factors, Promote protective factors, Improve community factors |
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