Training

Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Clinical Training– October 10-12, 2022

A three-day training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy led by TF-CBT National Trainer, Dr. Carole Swiecicki, Ph.D. This intermediate training covers the fundamental techniques of TF-CBT. Registration includes 12 consultation calls (approx. twice per month) and meets standards for National Certification in TF-CBT.

• Event Location: This interactive, live training will be delivered virtually via Zoom
• Event Dates: October 10, 11 and 12, 2022
• Event Schedule: 11:00am – 4:00pm EST (10:00am-3:00pm CST/8:00am-1:00pm PST)
• Consultation: Consultation includes 12, 1-hour calls conducted approximately twice each month via Zoom. Participants will be sent a Doodle poll at the completion of the 3-day training to select a consultation call group.
• Training Fee: $585 per person, includes 3-day training and 12 consultation calls
• CE Credits: A maximum of 12 CE credits are available. See below for details
• Deadline/Cancellations: Registration closes Weds, Oct 3, 2022. Refunds for cancellation are awarded up to 7 days before the start of the training. All refunds are subject to a 5% processing fee. To request a refund please email [email protected].
• Requests for ADA Accommodations can be made by emailing or calling Dr. Swiecicki at [email protected] or 843-874-8526
• Training website/registration: https://bit.ly/TFCBTOct22
• Registration space is limited.

For additional information, go to https://bit.ly/TFCBTOct22or email [email protected].

Location/Virtual Requirements

• All training activities will be conducted on the Zoom platform. Registrants will receive an invitation no later than one week prior to the training.
• Training times are in EASTERN standard time.
• This training will not be recorded. To become eligible for TF-CBT rostering, all three days of training must be attended live.

Virtual requirements:

• Participants must have a device that allows for both audio and visual transmission. Even over Zoom this is an interactive training with role plays and participation!
• Participants must be visible on the screen for the full training (minus planned breaks, of course!)

About the Trainer: Carole Swiecicki, Ph.D.

Dr. Carole Swiecicki is a licensed psychologist, owner at Harbor Maple Counseling and Psychological Services and Affiliate Assistant Professor in the MUSC Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. She also provides direction on evidence-based practices in responding to child abuse with the Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center and programmatic guidance on traumatic stress with Remolina Support Programs. She received her Ph.D. in clinical psychology at St. Louis University, followed by a psychology internship at the National Crime Victims Research and Treatment Center at the Medical University of South Carolina. Her clinical work and research focuses on disseminating effective assessments and interventions for traumatized children, teens, and adults. Dr. Swiecicki has delivered TF-CBT in English and Spanish, and in outpatient, residential, and community (e.g., home, school) settings. Dr. Swiecicki is a national trainer in TF-CBT and Alternatives for Families: A Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She is a former member of the board of directors at National Children’s Alliance, Child Advocacy Centers of Virginia and the South Carolina Network of Children’s Advocacy Centers.

Learning Objectives

• Identify at least 3 emotional, behavioral and/or cognitive impacts of trauma exposure in childhood.
• Be able to reference at least 3 clinical symptom outcomes that the empirical research shows are improved through delivery of TF-CBT.
• Identify and describe the rationale for each component of the TF-CBT model.
• Demonstrate 2-3 strategies to accomplish the goals of the Stabilization phase.
• Demonstrate 2-3 strategies to accomplish the goals of the Trauma Narrative phase.
• Demonstrate 2-3 strategies to accomplish the goals of the Integration phase.
• Identify 2 common ethical considerations in delivering trauma therapy with youth, and resources for support.

Continuing Education

• Psychologists: This live activity is approved for a maximum of 12.0 APA CE credit(s). Psychologists should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Harbor Maple Counseling & Psychological Services is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Harbor Maple Counseling & Psychological Services maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

THIS TRAINING IS SOLD OUT!

Three Day Basic Training – Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

No CEU’s are provided at this time
Dates: October 12-14, 2022 Wednesday – Friday
Time: 9:00 am to 1:30 pm Pacific Time/11amCentral/noon Eastern
Please check your local time

Training Location: Zoom Platform
Trainer: Lisette Rivas, LMFT
Phone: (818) 269-6325
Website: www.lisetterivas.com
Email: [email protected]

Training Registration Fee: $325.00/per person

Consultation Calls Fee:
$855.00 for 12 calls and audio review for Los Angeles DMH training protocol (14 will be offered to make up calls)
OR
$495.00 for 12 calls for national certification

PAYMENT
Due Date: Payment must be received a week after registration to hold seat due to limited capacity. You may request to be invoiced, pay through PayPal, or Venmo. Agenda will be provided once registration is confirmed. You can mail or e-mail this registration form: Rivas-3-Day-Oct2022-Virtual-Training-Registration

Please select what you are including in your registration.
Make check payable to: Lisette Rivas and mail to: PO Box 250805, Glendale, CA 91225

VIRTUAL TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
Each training participant is required to have a web camera, microphone and speakers (i.e. on laptop, computer or cell phone) in order to participate in the TF-CBT training via web-platform. The trainer is required to ensure that each attendee participates in at least one of these interactive activities or discussions for at least two training segments. Participants must participate in all of the training segments in order to receive credit for having attended the training. In order to have a sign-in sheet IT person will take random screen shots during training. You will need to have a strong and fast Wi-Fi signal (for stability) as Zoom requires a min of 1-3 mbps for both upload and download speeds. IT person will be on Zoom 10 minutes earlier to go over any issues that may happen, or to check make sure your equipment is working correctly (i.e. microphone, camera and speakers).

REQUIREMENTS FOR 3-DAY TF-CBT TRAINING
Completion of 10 hour online TF-CBT training prior to training to get familiar with the basics. There is a $35.00 fee to take online training. Registration to this prerequisite can be done on following link: http://tfcbt2.musc.edu

CANCELLATION POLICY
If you sign up for a training and cannot attend, you must inform us at least 15 days or more from the training date to receive 50% of the registration fee back to you. Fee will be returned in a form of a check. No cash refunds will be provided. No refunds will be given if cancelled within 14 days from day of training. You must attend all days of the three-day training as scheduled, in order to receive credit and certificate of attendance. No credit and/or refunds will be given to those who attend one day only. If you attend one day, you lose your fee and credit. No exceptions.

CONFIRMATION NOTICES AND CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
We will confirm your registration by email once payment is received and with a follow up email about a week before the training. Please call us if you do not receive a confirmation. Successful completion includes full attendance of all days. No partial credit will be given. Certificates of completion are provided within a week after training and verification of payment. If your agency registered you, certificates will be emailed to the person responsible for registering the participants. If you register as an individual, the certificate will be given to you at the end of the training.

REQUEST FOR DOCUMENTS NEEDED TO VERIFY TRAINING
The following documents that we can provide upon registration and completion of training are: sign in sheets, receipts for payment, and certificates of attendance. Please note that once these documents have been sent to you, a reprint of certificates, receipts, and/or sign in sheets would be available for $50.00 per copy requested.

Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy 2-Day Training

Date: October 20th & 21st, 2022
Time: 8:00AM – 4:00PM PST each day
Cost: $500 per person, inclusive of Basic TF training and 12 consultation calls
Format: This is a live interactive webinar event that utilizes group discussion and interactive
polling

Registration link:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/october-20th-trauma-focused-cognitive-behavioral-therapy-2-day-training-ti
ckets-412534841817

Location:
Virtual event. We will use the Zoom platform, and an invitation will be sent to registrants closer
to the conference.
Virtual requirements:
1) Participants must have a device that allows for both audio and visual transmission
2) Participants must be visible on the screen for the full training (minus planned breaks,
of course!)

Notes:
– Registration closes 24 hours before the start of the training
– Full refunds for cancellation are awarded up to 7 days before the start of the training. To request
a refund please email [email protected] or request one through Eventbrite
(https://www.eventbrite.com/support/articles/en_US/How_To/can-i-get-a-refund?lg=en_US) –
-Eventbrite requires a nonrefundable fee of $23.56 USD when purchasing a ticket.

Prerequisites:
Must complete the TF-CBT web-based learning course prior to this 2-day training.
– TF-CBTWeb can be found at https://tfcbt2.musc.edu/ 
– This web-based training provides 11 CEs and costs an additional $35
– You will be asked to upload your completion certificate prior to checking in to the 2-day
training. You can upload it at www.tfcbtconsulting.com. Click on the Registration section and
upload the file.
– The completion certificate does not expire. If you completed the course XX years ago, just
print out a copy of your certificate and present it to the trainer.

Overview:
Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) is a heavily researched,
evidence-based form of therapy designed to treat children who have experienced a traumatic
event and struggle with subsequent emotional and/or behavioral problems. The model treats
children with an array of trauma histories, including children with multiple and complex traumas
in their lives. To learn more about TF-CBT, please visit: https://tfcbt.org/
This course is designed for mental health professionals who work with children who have
experienced trauma. It is an intermediate level course.

Detailed agenda (in PST):
Day 1
8:00 Introduction to trauma
9:00 Introduction to PTSD
9:30 Break
9:40 Overview of TF-CBT
10:00 Psychoeducation module
11:00 Lunch break (1 hour)
For each of the following modules, participants learn about background, structure, and
suggestions for practice. Resources are also recommended. For each module, cultural
adaptations and ethical considerations are discussed.
12:00 Parenting module
1:20 Break
1:30 Relaxation module
2:00 Affect module
2:30 Break
2:40 Review and questions
3:00 Consultation calls and certification discussion
4:00 End
Day 2
8:00 Cognitive Processing module
9:30 Break
9:40 Trauma Narrative module
11:00 Lunch (1 hour)
12:00 Trauma Narrative module for children and parents, legal and ethical considerations
1:30 Break
1:40 Conjoint Sessions module
2:15 In vivo Exposure module
2:45 Break
2:55 Enhancing Safety module
3:30 Graduation and Secondary Traumatic Stress
4:00 End

Trainer: Alicia Meyer, Ph.D.
This training is being offered by Alicia’s Place Consulting and is presented by Dr. Alicia Meyer.
Dr. Meyer is a nationally certified TF-CBT trainer. She is the Executive Director of a non-profit
agency devoted to the assessment and treatment of traumatized children. She is also the former
Director of Mental Health at multiple Child Advocacy Centers (CAC) and an expert in trauma
informed care for children. She often teaches these principles to community providers, the
courts, child protection agencies, and States Attorneys. Her particular areas of expertise include
child maltreatment and healthy parenting practices, and she conducts forensic assessments
related to these issues. She is also often called upon to provide expert witness testimony to the
courts.
Please contact Dr. Meyer at [email protected] or 301-351-7257 for questions about the
course or to make ADA accommodation requests.

Training Objectives:
a. Identify at least 3 ways that trauma impacts child development
b. Be able to reference at least 3 pieces of research discussing the evidence supporting the use of TF-CBT
c. Identify and describe the rationale for each component of the TF-CBT model
d. Describe 2-3 strategies to accomplish the goals of the Stabilization phase
e.Describe 2-3 strategies to accomplish the goals of the Trauma Narrative phase
f.Describe 2-3 strategies to accomplish the goals of the Integration phase

CEs:
– Psychologists: 13 CEs. Alicia’s Place Consulting is approved by the American
Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Alicia’s Place
maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
– Social Workers: 13 CEs. Alicia’s Place Consulting, 1790, is approved to offer social work
continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing
Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE
providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether
an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. Alicia’s Place Consulting
maintains responsibility for this course. ACE provider approval period: 01/27/2022 –
01/27/2023. Social workers completing this course receive 11.5 Clinical Practice and 1.5 Ethics
continuing education credits.
– A completion certificate is provided to the trainee at the conclusion of the 2-day training.
In order to receive this completion certificate:
o Participants must fully attend all training days
o Complete and turn in a course evaluation
o Electronic evaluations will be distributed immediately after training and collected
via the www.tfcbtconsulting.com website.. Following completion of the evaluation the
trainee can expect to receive their completion certificate via email within 2 business
weeks.

Certification:
Listed here are the criteria to become a certified TF-CBT therapist:
https://tfcbt.org/tf-cbt-certification-criteria/. This 2-day training and subsequent consultation calls
meet some of the certification requirements, but please note other steps are necessary before
receiving TF-CBT certification. Although encouraged and generally beneficial to therapists and
their organizations, certification is optional.

Consultation calls:
At the end of the 2-day training, participants will be asked to sign up for a consultation call
group. There is no extra charge for these calls, as it is included in your registration fee.
Generally, therapists participate in one consultation call per month for a period of 12 months.
Occasionally, groups can request two consultation calls per month for 6 months. The
consultation calls occur on Mondays and Tuesdays for one hour between the hours of 10:00 and
2:00 Eastern Standard Time. If you cannot make these calls then you will be responsible for
finding and funding another avenue to meet this certification requirement. CE credit is not
offered separately for consultation calls.

Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Training

A four-day (morning) training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy led by TF-CBT National Trainer, Dr. Matt Kliethermes, Ph.D. The training includes 12 months of consultation and meets standards for State and National Certification in TF-CBT.

• Event Location: This interactive training is delivered virtually via Zoom
• Event Dates: October 20th, 21st, 24th, and 25th, 2022
• Event Time: 9am-12pm CST (10am-1pm EST/7am-10am PST)
• Training Fee: $600 per person

Registration Link: The Missouri Academy for Child Trauma Studies

For additional information, please reach out to [email protected]

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Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is an evidence-based, trauma focused treatment for children and teens between the ages of 3 and 17. TF-CBT is a skills-based treatment model that decreases PTSD and depressive symptoms in children and teens and improves the relationship between children and their caregivers.

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PARTICIPANTS:

• Must have a master’s degree or higher in a mental health field and be licensed or license eligible.
• Must complete TF-CBTWeb (https://tfcbt2.musc.edu/) and provide a certificate at the first day of training. TF-CBTWeb is a separate fee of $35 to be paid on the MUSC website.
• Will be expected to complete 3 TF-CBT cases over the course of the year.
• Will be eligible for state-level rostering via MoACTS and eligible for national certification following completion of training requirements.

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About MoACTS:

The Missouri Academy for Child Trauma Studies (MoACTS) is the training arm of Children’s Advocacy Services of Greater St. Louis at the University of Missouri-St. Louis, a Category II and Category III site of NCTSN. MoACTS trains child-serving clinicians and professionals throughout the state of Missouri and the United States.

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About The Trainer:

Matthew D. Kliethermes, Ph.D., is the Training Director at Children’s Advocacy Services of Greater St. Louis (CASGSL) and an Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Psychological Sciences at the University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL). Dr. Kliethermes has over 20 years of experience and extensive training in the field of child trauma. He provides direct clinical services to youth exposed to trauma, supervises mental health trainees, teaches at the undergraduate level, and provides frequent training and consultation at local, state, and national levels. Dr. Kliethermes is a nationally certified Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) trainer and the author of multiple book chapters and articles pertaining to TF-CBT and childhood trauma.

THIS TRAINING IS SOLD OUT!

Three Day Basic Training – Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

No CEU’s are provided at this time
Dates: November 8-10, 2022 Tuesday – Thursday
Time: 9:00 am to 1:30 pm Pacific Time/11amCentral/noon Eastern
Please check your local time

Training Location: Zoom Platform
Trainer: Lisette Rivas, LMFT
Phone: (818) 269-6325
Website: www.lisetterivas.com
Email: [email protected]

Training Registration Fee: $325.00/per person

Consultation Calls Fee:
$855.00 for 12 calls and audio review for Los Angeles DMH training protocol (14 will be offered to make up calls)
OR
$495.00 for 12 calls for national certification

PAYMENT
Due Date: Payment must be received a week after registration to hold seat due to limited capacity. You may request to be invoiced, pay through PayPal, or Venmo. Agenda will be provided once registration is confirmed. You can mail or e-mail this registration form: Rivas-3-Day-Nov2022-Virtual-Training-Registration

Please select what you are including in your registration.
Make check payable to: Lisette Rivas and mail to: PO Box 250805, Glendale, CA 91225

VIRTUAL TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
Each training participant is required to have a web camera, microphone and speakers (i.e. on laptop, computer or cell phone) in order to participate in the TF-CBT training via web-platform. The trainer is required to ensure that each attendee participates in at least one of these interactive activities or discussions for at least two training segments. Participants must participate in all of the training segments in order to receive credit for having attended the training. In order to have a sign-in sheet IT person will take random screen shots during training. You will need to have a strong and fast Wi-Fi signal (for stability) as Zoom requires a min of 1-3 mbps for both upload and download speeds. IT person will be on Zoom 10 minutes earlier to go over any issues that may happen, or to check make sure your equipment is working correctly (i.e. microphone, camera and speakers).

REQUIREMENTS FOR 3-DAY TF-CBT TRAINING
Completion of 10 hour online TF-CBT training prior to training to get familiar with the basics. There is a $35.00 fee to take online training. Registration to this prerequisite can be done on following link: http://tfcbt2.musc.edu

CANCELLATION POLICY
If you sign up for a training and cannot attend, you must inform us at least 15 days or more from the training date to receive 50% of the registration fee back to you. Fee will be returned in a form of a check. No cash refunds will be provided. No refunds will be given if cancelled within 14 days from day of training. You must attend all days of the three-day training as scheduled, in order to receive credit and certificate of attendance. No credit and/or refunds will be given to those who attend one day only. If you attend one day, you lose your fee and credit. No exceptions.

CONFIRMATION NOTICES AND CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
We will confirm your registration by email once payment is received and with a follow up email about a week before the training. Please call us if you do not receive a confirmation. Successful completion includes full attendance of all days. No partial credit will be given. Certificates of completion are provided within a week after training and verification of payment. If your agency registered you, certificates will be emailed to the person responsible for registering the participants. If you register as an individual, the certificate will be given to you at the end of the training.

REQUEST FOR DOCUMENTS NEEDED TO VERIFY TRAINING
The following documents that we can provide upon registration and completion of training are: sign in sheets, receipts for payment, and certificates of attendance. Please note that once these documents have been sent to you, a reprint of certificates, receipts, and/or sign in sheets would be available for $50.00 per copy requested.

Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Clinical Training– November 9-11, 2022

A three-day training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy led by TF-CBT National Trainer, Dr. Carole Swiecicki, Ph.D. This intermediate training covers the fundamental techniques of TF-CBT. Registration includes 12 consultation calls (approx. twice per month) and meets standards for National Certification in TF-CBT.

1. Event Location: This interactive, live training will be delivered virtually via Zoom
2. Event Dates: November 9, 10, and 11, 2022
3. Event Schedule: 9:00am – 2:00pm EST (8:00am-1:00pm CST/6:00am-11:00am PST)
4. Consultation: Consultation includes 12, 1-hour calls conducted approximately twice each month via Zoom. Participants will be sent a Doodle poll at the completion of the 3-day training to select a consultation call group.
5. Training Fee: $585 per person, includes 3-day training and 12 consultation calls
6. CE Credits: A maximum of 12 CE credits are available. See below for details
7. Deadline/Cancellations: Registration closes Weds, Nov. 2, 2022. Refunds for cancellation are awarded up to 7 days before the start of the training. All refunds are subject to a 5% processing fee. To request a refund please email [email protected].
8. Requests for ADA Accommodations can be made by emailing or calling Dr. Swiecicki at [email protected] or 843-874-8526
9. Training website/registration: https://bit.ly/TFCBTNov22
10. Registration space is limited.

For additional information, go to https://bit.ly/TFCBTNov22 or email [email protected].

Location/Virtual Requirements

1. 1. All training activities will be conducted on the Zoom platform. Registrants will receive an invitation no later than one week prior to the training.
   2. Training times are in EASTERN standard time.
   3. This training will not be recorded. To become eligible for TF-CBT rostering, all three days of training must be attended live.

Virtual requirements:

1. Participants must have a device that allows for both audio and visual transmission. Even over Zoom this is an interactive training with role plays and participation!
2. Participants must be visible on the screen for the full training (minus planned breaks, of course!)

About the Trainer: Carole Swiecicki, Ph.D.

Dr. Carole Swiecicki, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist, owner at Harbor Maple Counseling and Psychological Services and Affiliate Assistant Professor in the MUSC Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. She also provides direction on evidence-based practices in responding to child abuse with the Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center and programmatic guidance on traumatic stress with Remolina Support Programs. She received her Ph.D. in clinical psychology at St. Louis University, followed by a psychology internship at the National Crime Victims Research and Treatment Center at the Medical University of South Carolina. Her clinical work and research focuses on disseminating effective assessments and interventions for traumatized children, teens, and adults. Dr. Swiecicki has delivered TF-CBT in English and Spanish, and in outpatient, residential, and community (e.g., home, school) settings. Dr. Swiecicki is a national trainer in TF-CBT and Alternatives for Families: A Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She is a former member of the board of directors at National Children’s Alliance, Child Advocacy Centers of Virginia and the South Carolina Network of Children’s Advocacy Centers.

Learning Objectives

1. 1. Identify at least 3 emotional, behavioral and/or cognitive impacts of trauma exposure in childhood.
   2. Be able to reference at least 3 clinical symptom outcomes that the empirical research shows are improved through delivery of TF-CBT.
   3. Identify and describe the rationale for each component of the TF-CBT model.
   4. Demonstrate 2-3 strategies to accomplish the goals of the Stabilization phase.
   5. Demonstrate 2-3 strategies to accomplish the goals of the Trauma Narrative phase.
   6. Demonstrate 2-3 strategies to accomplish the goals of the Integration phase.
   7. Identify 2 common ethical considerations in delivering trauma therapy with youth, and resources for support.

Continuing Education

1. 1. Psychologists: This live activity is approved for a maximum of 12.0 APA CE credit(s). Psychologists should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Harbor Maple Counseling & Psychological Services is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Harbor Maple Counseling & Psychological Services maintains responsibility for this program and its content.