CPC-CBT is a short-term, trauma-informed therapy model that addresses the needs of the caregiver(s) and youth, ages 3 to 17, in families who experience child physical abuse (CPA) or a range of coercive parenting  strategies. CPC-CBT is not only an intervention for families where CPA has been substantiated, but is also a preventative model for cases where families are considered at-risk or using a range of coercive parenting  strategies. Goals are to help youth heal from trauma, to assist caregivers in regulating their emotions, interacting with youth in a calm and supportive manner, and to use positive parenting strategies, and to enhance the overall safety of all family members. CPC-CBT therapists empower families to stop the cycle of intergenerational violence. Updated in 2025.