Caregiver Interview- Mr and Mrs. Nihanda

(English translation of this interview will be available soon. Please visit Japanese page.)

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Caregiver Interviews – Mrs. Tsunoda, Japan

(English translation of this interview will be available soon. Please visit Japanese page.)

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What is Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)?

TF-CBT is an evidence-based treatment shown to help children, adolescents and their caregivers overcome trauma-related difficulties. It is designed to reduce negative emotional and behavioral respons

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IFCA selected Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) as its first mental health treatment program to be disseminated in Japan. Why do we focus on TF-CBT now?

The reason is based on the following circumstances in both the U.S. and Japan. A recent survey revealed that 54 % of the United States' foster youth were diagnosed with mental health conditions. T

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Current Status of Japanese Foster Youth and Alumni

In Japan, when parents are unable to care for their own children, the governmental organizations step in to care for these children. This system is called “foster care" or “out of home care". However,

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