CBITS (“Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Trauma in Schools”) trainings for lithuanian specialists during the project “Together we can” are planned to start soon!
We would like kindly to remind that:
CBITS uses cognitive-behavioral techniques (e.g., psychoeducation, relaxation, social problem solving, cognitive restructuring, and exposure).
The goals of Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Trauma in Schools (CBITS) are:
- Reduce symptoms related to trauma exposure
- Build skills and enhance resilience to stress
- Build peer and caregiver support
The essential components of Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Trauma in Schools (CBITS) include:
- Techniques based on cognitive and behavioral theories of adjustment to traumatic events delivered in an individual or group (with 6-10 participants) format:
- Psycho-education
- Relaxation
- Social problem solving
- Cognitive restructuring
- Imaginal exposure
- Exposure to trauma reminders
- Development of a trauma narrative