Digitalization and Adaptation of TF-CBT (Trauma-Oriented Cognitive Behavior Therapy) for Adolescents in Lithuania

About this project

<p>Research shows that a significant number of children in Lithuania experience numerous potentially traumatizing events, including emotional, physical, or sexual abuse or neglect. These events place children at risk of developing dangerous mental health problems such as depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, drug dependency, and behavioral problems. Many authors indicate that unaddressed trauma experiences in childhood can have long-term negative consequences as well as later subjection to violence. The establishment of timely evaluation and accessible treatments can therefore have significant benefits for children, families, and communities at large.<br> A goal of the project is to digitalize, adapt, and validate the Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) &nbsp;in Lithuania. TF-CBT (Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy)&nbsp;is an evidence-based, conjoint child and parent/caregiver psychotherapy model for children and adolescents who are experiencing clinically significant emotional and behavioral difficulties related to traumatic life events they have experienced.&nbsp;The project promoter will develop and implement a digital solution for the assessment of children's traumatic experiences and the TF-CBT methodology for children and adolescents and disseminate project results among the specialists (social workers, educators, etc.) to implement children’s traumatic experiences assessment and the TF-CBT methodologies.</p>

Project partners

• Vilnius University Hospital Santaros klinikos Project partner· Lithuania
• JSC "Institute of Management and Psichology" Project partner· Lithuania