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The Child and Family Traumatic Stress Intervention (CFTSI) is an effective method for meeting the needs of children who are suffering from exposure to abuse, violence, or other traumatic events.
Developed at the Yale Child Study Center, CFTSI is a structured yet flexible evidence-based early intervention model for youth 7 years old and older. An adaptation is also available for children ages 3-6. CFTSI is used within 45 days of a traumatic event or after the recent disclosure of physical or sexual abuse. The goal is to:
CFTSI has been shown to reduce traumatic stress symptoms and prevent the onset of PTSD.
CHDI is working with DCF and the model developers at Yale University to disseminate CFTSI to behavioral health providers in Connecticut, as part of the CONCEPT grant. Seven agencies have been trained in CFTSI:
Contact us to learn more about CFTSI.
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Kim Campbell - Project Coordinator kcampbell@uchc.edu 860-679-2907 |
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Jason Lang - Vice President for Mental Health Initiatives jalang@uchc.edu 860-679-1550 |