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TF-CBT CERT Exam Newest 2025/2026 Complete
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Alexa is an 8-year-old girl who disclosed sexual abuse
by her two older adolescent stepbrothers. While
developing the first part of her trauma narrative, she
wrote "I am a bad girl. I think they messed up my body. I
was really dumb because I never told anyone." -
...ANSWER...✔✔1. Alexa's statements are examples
of:
a) Healthy or functional thoughts.
b) Cognitive distortions.
c) Cognitive realities.
d) Accurate but unhelpful thoughts.
2. How should the therapist proceed? (Alexa case) -
...ANSWER...✔✔a) Tell Alexa that it is not her fault
and immediately 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.
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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.
Justin is an 11-year-old boy who witnessed his father
brutally attack his mother with a baseball bat. During
the middle of writing his trauma narrative, he wrote
that he intervened and attempted to defend his mother
by fighting his father. However, during individual
sessions with his mother, it became apparent that
Justin had hidden behind the sofa and cried during the
attack. - ...ANSWER...✔✔3. How should the therapist
proceed?
a) Due to the problems associated with "false
memories," confront Justin about the inaccuracy
immediately.
b) Talk to Justin about the difference between the
"truth" and a "lie."
c) Recognize that it is not unusual for children to make
fantasy or rescue statements; allow Justin to complete
his trauma narrative and gently challenge his
statements.
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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 concern that the father
may have access to the home and the therapist is
worried about Justin's safety. The therapist is
concerned about following the TF-CBT model with
fidelity and is not sure whether it is okay to implement
"Enhancing Safety and Future Development" without
completing the earlier components. -
...ANSWER...✔✔4. How should the therapist proceed?
a) Meet with the child's father and discuss the safety
concerns.
b) Do not discuss safety because Justin and his mother
would then blame themselves for the domestic
violence.
c) Engage in short-term safety planning with Justin and
his mother.
d) Engage Justin in In Vivo Desensitization as his
concern about safety is a cognitive distortion.
Monty is a 7-year-old boy who was a victim of sexual
abuse for two years by his adoptive parents. As part of
the assessment, he completed the UCLA PTSD Reaction
Index and his total score was in the severe range,
including very serious re-experiencing symptoms.
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When the therapist discussed the TF-CBT treatment
approach with him, including that he would be writing
his story about the sexual abuse, Monty became excited
and began to 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. - ...ANSWER...✔✔5. What should the
therapist have done instead?
a) Listened to Monty for a few minutes and redirected
him; initiated Psychoeducation and subsequent skills-
based components before moving to the trauma
narrative.
b) Briefly reviewed the initial four TF-CBT components
and started the trauma narrative the next week.
c) Nothing. It is imperative to follow a child's cues and
wishes rather than a more directive approach.
d) Skipped the trauma narrative entirely because it is
important to do just the opposite of what a child
believes he/she needs.
TF-CBT CERT Exam Newest 2025/2026 Complete
All Questions And Correct Detailed Answers
(Verified Answers) |Already Graded A+||Brand
New Version!
Alexa is an 8-year-old girl who disclosed sexual abuse
by her two older adolescent stepbrothers. While
developing the first part of her trauma narrative, she
wrote "I am a bad girl. I think they messed up my body. I
was really dumb because I never told anyone." -
...ANSWER...✔✔1. Alexa's statements are examples
of:
a) Healthy or functional thoughts.
b) Cognitive distortions.
c) Cognitive realities.
d) Accurate but unhelpful thoughts.
2. How should the therapist proceed? (Alexa case) -
...ANSWER...✔✔a) Tell Alexa that it is not her fault
and immediately 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.
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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.
Justin is an 11-year-old boy who witnessed his father
brutally attack his mother with a baseball bat. During
the middle of writing his trauma narrative, he wrote
that he intervened and attempted to defend his mother
by fighting his father. However, during individual
sessions with his mother, it became apparent that
Justin had hidden behind the sofa and cried during the
attack. - ...ANSWER...✔✔3. How should the therapist
proceed?
a) Due to the problems associated with "false
memories," confront Justin about the inaccuracy
immediately.
b) Talk to Justin about the difference between the
"truth" and a "lie."
c) Recognize that it is not unusual for children to make
fantasy or rescue statements; allow Justin to complete
his trauma narrative and gently challenge his
statements.
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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 concern that the father
may have access to the home and the therapist is
worried about Justin's safety. The therapist is
concerned about following the TF-CBT model with
fidelity and is not sure whether it is okay to implement
"Enhancing Safety and Future Development" without
completing the earlier components. -
...ANSWER...✔✔4. How should the therapist proceed?
a) Meet with the child's father and discuss the safety
concerns.
b) Do not discuss safety because Justin and his mother
would then blame themselves for the domestic
violence.
c) Engage in short-term safety planning with Justin and
his mother.
d) Engage Justin in In Vivo Desensitization as his
concern about safety is a cognitive distortion.
Monty is a 7-year-old boy who was a victim of sexual
abuse for two years by his adoptive parents. As part of
the assessment, he completed the UCLA PTSD Reaction
Index and his total score was in the severe range,
including very serious re-experiencing symptoms.
, 4|Page
When the therapist discussed the TF-CBT treatment
approach with him, including that he would be writing
his story about the sexual abuse, Monty became excited
and began to 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. - ...ANSWER...✔✔5. What should the
therapist have done instead?
a) Listened to Monty for a few minutes and redirected
him; initiated Psychoeducation and subsequent skills-
based components before moving to the trauma
narrative.
b) Briefly reviewed the initial four TF-CBT components
and started the trauma narrative the next week.
c) Nothing. It is imperative to follow a child's cues and
wishes rather than a more directive approach.
d) Skipped the trauma narrative entirely because it is
important to do just the opposite of what a child
believes he/she needs.
