ነፀብራቅ TF-CBT

ነፀብራቅ (Radiant): TF-CBT for Children, Youth and Families is a trauma recovery program designed to support children and adolescents who have experienced significant stress or traumatic events. Grounded in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TF-CBT), this evidence-based approach helps young people process difficult experiences in a safe and structured manner. The ነፀብራቅ program is tailored to be culturally relevant for Ethiopian children and families, combining therapeutic strategies with local values, language, and community realities.

Our ነፀብራቅ program typically runs over four months and includes both individual and joint sessions for children and their caregivers. Through creative activities, psychoeducation, emotional regulation techniques, gradual exposure, and cognitive restructuring, participants learn to manage trauma symptoms, rebuild trust, and gain a renewed sense of hope and resilience. Caregiver involvement is central; parents or guardians receive support and training to help them become safe, healing resources for their children.

This initiative, ነፀብራቅ (Radiant), is part of the Circle of Care’s long-term commitment to emotional healing and family strengthening in Ethiopia. By integrating TF-CBT with our holistic approach to mental health—addressing spiritual, emotional, psychological, and cultural needs—we help children and youth not just recover, but thrive. Whether recovering from abuse, loss, violence, or displacement, ነፀብራቅ provides a path to healing, restoration, and a stronger family connection.

We warmly invite you to take part in this life-changing work. If you are a parent or caregiver seeking support for your child, a community member passionate about trauma recovery, or someone interested in helping us reach more children and families, there is a place for you. Your donation, partnership, or referral can help expand access to healing for those who need it most. To learn more, donate, or get connected, please reach out to us at [email protected].

 Here is a downloadable Circle of Care’s TF-CBT Information Sheet.