Project Aware TF-CBT

TF-CBT (Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)

As part of our district’s continued partnership with Project AWARE (Advancing Wellness and Resilience in Education), I will be providing Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) during the 2026–2027 school year to support select students impacted by trauma.

What is TF-CBT?

TF-CBT is an evidence-based, short-term therapeutic intervention designed to help children and adolescents overcome the emotional and behavioral effects of trauma. It combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with trauma-sensitive interventions in a structured, supportive format.

• Duration: Typically 12–16, once per week sessions throughout the school year

• Format: Delivered individually at school, during non-instructional periods

• Parental involvement: Sessions include caregiver participation where possible

• Outcomes: Reduced symptoms of PTSD, depression, anxiety, and disruptive behaviors
  
  

Who is it for?

TF-CBT is best suited for students ages 5–17 who have experienced one or more of the following:

• Abuse (physical, sexual, or emotional)

• Exposure to domestic violence

• Grief and loss

• Traumatic separation from caregivers

• Community or school violence

• Involvement with child welfare or foster care systems