TESI

The TESI-C is one of the most effective and validated screening tools for assessing a child's exposure to potentially traumatic events. The interview protocol is made up of 16 items, each of which pertains to a specific trauma category.

The TESI-C is used for screening children ages 7-18 for potential traumatic events. It is used by a variety of mental health services and researchers, including clinical psychologists. It is recommended for use by the National Center for PTSD, the National Child Traumatic Stress Network.

Traumatic events including non-interpersonal events (accidents, illness, disaster), interpersonal events (physical, sexual, emotional abuse; physical, emotional neglect, witnessing family or community violence) and loss are all included in the TESI interview.