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. 2015 Dec 30;4(4):e143. doi: 10.2196/resprot.4416

Table 1.

Patient-targeted components of the TF-CBT e-workbook by session.

Treatment concept TF-CBT e-workbook resource Modality
One for each component of TF-CBTa Introductory videos that provide an overview for the caregiver and child about why this component of treatment is important. Video clips featuring adolescent-aged subjects
Each TF-CBT componenta Interactive homework assignment checklists with activity suggestions. Interactive application
Psychoeducationa “What Do You Know?” question and answer quiz game, with “card decks” designed to facilitate child-provider education around trauma, domestic violence, sexual abuse, physical abuse, personal safety, disasters, serious accidents, and bulling/peer victimization; these decks can be personalized to each patient and provider. Interactive touch screen activity with scorekeeping
Psychoeducation “You are not alone” interactive graphical display that provides accurate statistics about traumatic events and emotional recovery. The provider selects a question to review with the child, and the child then estimates via touch screen interaction how many of children drawn on the screen have had experiences similar to him/her. Correct answers are given with light up figures. Interactive touch screen activity
Psychoeducation “Your Body” cartoon that is designed to facilitate accurate labeling of body parts via drag-and-drop touch screen activity. Both genders are represented in this activity. Interactive drag-and-drop touch screen activity
Stress managementa Narrated, illustrated activity to facilitate controlled breathing exercises (eg, balloon inflating/deflating at pre-set speeds). Interactive “game” application
Stress management Narrated, illustrated activity to assist with progressive muscle relaxation. The user touches a muscle group on the screen, the muscle group lights up on the image, and detailed instructions are narrated as the child follows along. Interactive application
Trauma narrativea Users are presented with a drawing tool where they write and/or draw their narratives using a stylus. Handwritten text and/or illustrations are created, and can be saved or exported. Interactive drawing application
Affective regulationa This tool includes several interactive activities (eg, writing board, feelings wheel, emotions thermometer) to guide child-provider education regarding emotion identification, emotion intensity, and coping skills. Videos and touch screen activities
Cognitive copinga This chapter includes a variety of educational tools such as instructional images and video clips to guide learning and provider-child interactions. The cognitive triangle is introduced. Next, children are presented with a series of videos depicting children in a variety of ambiguous situations, and are prompted to identify and discuss with their providers about their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Videos and touch screen activities
In vivo exposures Illustrated tool that uses audio narration to guide provider-child discussion around development of an exposure hierarchy by choosing exposure activities that are safe, feasible, and relevant. Narrations and illustrations are tailored to child sex and index trauma type. Illustrated application with audio narration
Enhancing safetya Trivia-style activity to facilitate child-provider education around OK/Not OK touch, managing bullying, help seeking, problem solving skills, spotting danger-signal cues, drug refusal skills, Internet safety, and coping with ongoing stressors. These decks can be personalized to each patient and provider.

Interactive touch screen activity
Conjoint sessionsa Homework activities to help the child prepare for conjoint sessions. Homework activity

aThis resource was identified by TF-CBT trainers as a necessary component to the toolkit (Hanson et al, 2014).