Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Group Therapy for Children With Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: The Case of Mcdp (Mission for Community Development Program
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2025-06
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Addis Ababa University
Abstract
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) is a well-established
treatment for PTSD in children. This Therapy incorporates elements of Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy and Trauma-Focused techniques, which make it adaptable for
children. The aim of the study is to examine the effectiveness of Trauma-Focused
Cognitive Behavior Group Therapy for Children with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder:
the case of Mission for Community Development Program. ABA research design was
employed to evaluate the effectiveness of Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral
Therapy (TF-CBT) in reducing symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Quantitative data was gathered using structured questionnaire of CPSS. Quantitative
data gathered through CPSS intervention tool measuring PTSD symptoms, emotional
regulation, and behavioral changes. To monitor any changes in PTSD symptoms
before and after the treatment, the researcher used the Child PTSD Symptom Scale
(CPSS). The service provides therapeutic care for 80 children. Consequently, the
whole population were took part in the study. The pared t-test is being used to see if
symptoms of PTSD change within the group after the intervention. All 80
participants were girls; primarily adolescents aged 16-18 years (55%), indicating a
potential influence of social or cultural factors on PTSD prevalence. Additionally,
the respondents hail from rural or suburban areas different cultural, with most
enrolled in primary school (95%), highlighting disparities in access to mental health
care and education in these communities. The t-test result revealed that a significant
difference between the average scores before and after treatment, with a mean
difference of 1.98 (t = 36.748, df = 79, p < .001). This suggests that the treatment had
a substantial positive effect on the participants' scores. Finally the study reveals that
the substantial improvements observed in participants, as evidenced by the statistical
analyses of pre- and post-treatment assessments, reinforce the efficacy of TF-CBT as
a vital therapeutic approach. By promoting resilience and shared experiences, group
therapy enhances the therapeutic process, making it particularly valuable for children
who have faced trauma.
Key Words: Trauma-Focused, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Trauma-
Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
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Trauma-Focused, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Trauma- Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy