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Alexa is an 8-year-old girl who 1. Alexa's statements are examples of:
disclosed sexual abuse by her two a) Healthy or functional thoughts.
older adolescent stepbrothers. While b) Cognitive distortions.
developing the first part of her c) Cognitive realities.
trauma narrative, she wrote "I am a d) Accurate but unhelpful thoughts.
bad girl. I think they messed up my
body. I was really dumb because I
never told anyone."
2. How should the therapist a) Tell Alexa that it is not her fault and immediately
proceed? (Alexa case) begin to process her statements.
b) Allow Alexa to complete her trauma narrative
and then begin cognitive processing of the trauma
narrative, including her statements.
c) Repeat the earlier components, beginning with
Psychoeducation as this is a clear example of the
therapy not "sinking in."
d) Ask Alexa to start the trauma narrative again but
this time tell her to only include details about the
sexual abuse, not any statements about herself or
any thoughts.
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Justin is an 11-year-old boy who 3. How should the therapist proceed?
witnessed his father brutally attack a) Due to the problems associated with "false
his mother with a baseball bat. memories," confront Justin about the inaccuracy
During the middle of writing his immediately.
trauma narrative, he wrote that he b) Talk to Justin about the difference between the
intervened and attempted to defend "truth" and a "lie."
his mother by fighting his father. c) Recognize that it is not unusual for children to
However, during individual sessions make fantasy or rescue statements; allow Justin to
with his mother, it became apparent complete his trauma narrative and gently challenge
that Justin had hidden behind the his statements.
sofa and cried during the attack. d) Talk with Justin's father to determine whether
Justin or his mother is telling the truth; then share
this information with Justin.
In the example above, there is a 4. How should the therapist proceed?
concern that the father may have a) Meet with the child's father and discuss the
access to the home and the therapist safety concerns.
is worried about Justin's safety. The b) Do not discuss safety because Justin and his
therapist is concerned about mother would then blame themselves for the
following the TF-CBT model with domestic violence.
fidelity and is not sure whether it is c) Engage in short-term safety planning with Justin
okay to implement "Enhancing Safety and his mother.
and Future Development" without d) Engage Justin in In Vivo Desensitization as his
completing the earlier components. concern about safety is a cognitive distortion.
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Monty is a 7-year-old boy who was a 5. What should the therapist have done instead?
victim of sexual abuse for two years a) Listened to Monty for a few minutes and
by his adoptive parents. As part of redirected him; initiated Psychoeducation and
the assessment, he completed the subsequent skills-based components before
UCLA PTSD Reaction Index and his moving to the trauma narrative.
total score was in the severe range, b) Briefly reviewed the initial four TF-CBT
including very serious re- components and started the trauma narrative the
experiencing symptoms. When the next week.
therapist discussed the TF-CBT c) Nothing. It is imperative to follow a child's cues
treatment approach with him, and wishes rather than a more directive approach.
including that he would be writing d) Skipped the trauma narrative entirely because it
his story about the sexual abuse, is important to do just the opposite of what a child
Monty became excited and began to believes he/she needs.
discuss the trauma in great detail. So,
the therapist, encouraged by
Monty's willingness to talk, complied
with his wishes and allowed him to
create his trauma narrative over the
first three treatment sessions. During
and after the completion of the
trauma narrative, Monty's behavior
began to deteriorate, including
acting-out sexually, soiling himself,
refusing to sleep in his own room,
and engaging in other dangerous
behaviors that warranted a short-
term hospitalization.
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TF-CBT CERT EXAM (updated 2026) Questions &
Answers | With 100% Correct Answers graded A+
Guaranteed Success!!
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Terms in this set (40)
Alexa is an 8-year-old girl who 1. Alexa's statements are examples of:
disclosed sexual abuse by her two a) Healthy or functional thoughts.
older adolescent stepbrothers. While b) Cognitive distortions.
developing the first part of her c) Cognitive realities.
trauma narrative, she wrote "I am a d) Accurate but unhelpful thoughts.
bad girl. I think they messed up my
body. I was really dumb because I
never told anyone."
2. How should the therapist a) Tell Alexa that it is not her fault and immediately
proceed? (Alexa case) begin to process her statements.
b) Allow Alexa to complete her trauma narrative
and then begin cognitive processing of the trauma
narrative, including her statements.
c) Repeat the earlier components, beginning with
Psychoeducation as this is a clear example of the
therapy not "sinking in."
d) Ask Alexa to start the trauma narrative again but
this time tell her to only include details about the
sexual abuse, not any statements about herself or
any thoughts.
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,5/20/26, 10:24 AM TF-CBT CERT EXAM (updated 2026) Questions & Answers | With 100% Correct Answers graded A+ Guaranteed Success!! Flash…
Justin is an 11-year-old boy who 3. How should the therapist proceed?
witnessed his father brutally attack a) Due to the problems associated with "false
his mother with a baseball bat. memories," confront Justin about the inaccuracy
During the middle of writing his immediately.
trauma narrative, he wrote that he b) Talk to Justin about the difference between the
intervened and attempted to defend "truth" and a "lie."
his mother by fighting his father. c) Recognize that it is not unusual for children to
However, during individual sessions make fantasy or rescue statements; allow Justin to
with his mother, it became apparent complete his trauma narrative and gently challenge
that Justin had hidden behind the his statements.
sofa and cried during the attack. d) Talk with Justin's father to determine whether
Justin or his mother is telling the truth; then share
this information with Justin.
In the example above, there is a 4. How should the therapist proceed?
concern that the father may have a) Meet with the child's father and discuss the
access to the home and the therapist safety concerns.
is worried about Justin's safety. The b) Do not discuss safety because Justin and his
therapist is concerned about mother would then blame themselves for the
following the TF-CBT model with domestic violence.
fidelity and is not sure whether it is c) Engage in short-term safety planning with Justin
okay to implement "Enhancing Safety and his mother.
and Future Development" without d) Engage Justin in In Vivo Desensitization as his
completing the earlier components. concern about safety is a cognitive distortion.
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Monty is a 7-year-old boy who was a 5. What should the therapist have done instead?
victim of sexual abuse for two years a) Listened to Monty for a few minutes and
by his adoptive parents. As part of redirected him; initiated Psychoeducation and
the assessment, he completed the subsequent skills-based components before
UCLA PTSD Reaction Index and his moving to the trauma narrative.
total score was in the severe range, b) Briefly reviewed the initial four TF-CBT
including very serious re- components and started the trauma narrative the
experiencing symptoms. When the next week.
therapist discussed the TF-CBT c) Nothing. It is imperative to follow a child's cues
treatment approach with him, and wishes rather than a more directive approach.
including that he would be writing d) Skipped the trauma narrative entirely because it
his story about the sexual abuse, is important to do just the opposite of what a child
Monty became excited and began to believes he/she needs.
discuss the trauma in great detail. So,
the therapist, encouraged by
Monty's willingness to talk, complied
with his wishes and allowed him to
create his trauma narrative over the
first three treatment sessions. During
and after the completion of the
trauma narrative, Monty's behavior
began to deteriorate, including
acting-out sexually, soiling himself,
refusing to sleep in his own room,
and engaging in other dangerous
behaviors that warranted a short-
term hospitalization.
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