Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Trauma in Schools (CBITS): School-based treatment on a rural American Indian reservation

摘要: This study examines a pilot school-based treatment program for American Indian adolescents residing on reservation who presented with symptoms of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and depression. is the first directed at treating children trauma; seven case studies demonstrate our findings that manualized cognitive behavior therapy intervention delivered in group format 10 weeks has potential helping some experience PTSD The generally replicate previous research conducted groups non-Indian urban settings. depressive decreased three four students completed treatment. Directions future include need to understand control attrition address cultural influences, including making adaptations behavioral formulations techniques regarding feelings as operant behaviors. Results contribute knowledge feasibility acceptability CBT trauma an under-served population.