Alternatives for Families: A Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (AF-CBT) is an evidence-based treatment (EBT) designed to improve the relationships between children and parents/caregivers in families involved in physical coercion/force and chronic conflict/hostility.
The content of AF-CBT is designed to address concerns about child physical abuse and/or exposure to related circumstances, such as harsh physical discipline/punishment, as well as child/family aggression and family interactions characterized by hostile interactions and conflict.
Children/Adolescents (5-16 years old) and their families/caregivers; useful for caregivers who rely upon the use of physical force with their children, children and adolescents who exhibit externalizing behavior problems (e.g., aggressive behavior) and limited social competence, and families whose interactions appear hostile, coercive, and volatile.