Training

Course:
Advanced Trauma Focused – Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) Training

Date & time: June 8, 2023 8:30am-5:00pm PST

Cost: $152.00

Format:
This is a live interactive webinar event that utilizes group discussion and interactive polling.

Location:
We will use the Zoom platform, and an invitation will be sent to registrants closer to the
conference.

Registration link:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jun-8-advanced-trauma-focused-cognitive-behavioral-therapy-webinar-ti
ckets-463834560657
Training times listed in the agenda below are in PACIFIC standard time.

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:
– There will be a 1 hour lunch break around noon Pacific time
– 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 $7.73 USD when purchasing a ticket.
– Alicia’s Place Consulting and its contractors and trainers do not receive commercial support to
conduct CE trainings. There are no known conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise.

Prerequisites:
– Completion of the Basic TFCBT training with a certified 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 advanced level course.

Agenda (in PST):
8:30am: Welcome!
9:00am: Break
9:10am: Remote TF-CBT: Informing Treatment
11:00am: Break
11:10am: Complex Trauma: Assessment/Inclusion & Exclusion
12:00pm: Lunch
1:00pm: TF-CBT with Youth (under age 12): Youth with Problematic Sexual Behavior
2:30pm: Break
2:40pm: Complex Trauma: Trauma Narrative: A Deeper Dive
4:30pm: Break
4:40pm – 5:00pm: Wrap Up

Trainer: Ceth Ashen, PhD
This training is being offered by Alicia’s Place Consulting and is presented by Dr. Ceth Ashen.
Dr. Ashen is a licensed clinical psychologist and consultant with over 20 years of experience
providing consultation to non- profit and for profit behavioral health agencies nationally and
internationally. Dr. Ashen specializes in the impact of trauma on youth and the evidence-based
strategies for healing. Dr. Ashen is a nationally certified trainer in Trauma Focused Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Depression, Incredible Years, Managing
and Adapting Practices, Wraparound and CANS. Dr. Ashen trains, supervises, and provides
consultation for clinicians, supervisors and administrators in an effort to advance the field of
evidence based practices for agencies that serve the most vulnerable youth and their families.
Please contact us using [email protected] or 301-351-7257 for questions about the
course or to make ADA accommodation requests.

Training Objectives:
1) Identify and apply the basic principles of TF-CBT related to complex trauma
2) Summarize the TFCBT Process for Remote implementation 3) Identify the criteria for
Complex Trauma among children and adolescents.
4) Demonstrate an understanding of affective expression and modulation by participating in role
plays and compare interventions for youth with complex trauma
5) Explain importance of trauma narrative and demonstrate ability to apply technique to clients
with complex trauma
6) Identify inclusion and exclusion criteria for whom TF-CBT would be an
appropriate treatment
7) Participate in role-plays during training to practice the application of the components and
demonstrate use of skills in a fluid manner
8) Explain importance of preparation for Conjoint Sessions
9) Demonstrate an understanding of how to deliver TF-CBT to youth under 12 who demonstrate
problematic sexual behavior

CEs:
– Psychologists: 6.25 CEs. Alicia’s Place 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: 6.25 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 training within two
business weeks. In order to receive this completion certificate:
o Participants must fully attend all training days
o Complete and turn in a course evaluation

Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) – Training Package

Washburn Center TF-CBT Training Package June 2023

TF-CBT is an evidence-based psychotherapy approach designed to treat posttraumatic stress and related emotional and behavioral difficulties in children and adolescents. This training package exceeds the required trainings and consultations for national TF-CBT certification.

Through this training therapists gain a comprehensive understanding of TF-CBT and its application in therapy through 5 days of training and 12 consultations. Training is entirely virtual.

Eligibility: To participate in this training package, trainees must plan to have at least one active TF-CBT case within 12 months of Basic Training.

Prerequisite: 
**Completion of TF-CBTWeb Training is required prior to attending Basic Training.**
(Completion of web training is not required prior to registration)
Due by June 14th – all trainees must verify completion of the TF-CBTWeb training through the Washburn Center’s Training Institute.

Cost: $35 (not included in TF-CBT training package)  |  CEUs: 11
Training takes approximately 10 hours and may be done in multiple sittings.
Access training here: https://tfcbt2.musc.edu/ and click Foundations of TF-CBT

*Please note: This web training is managed independently of Washburn Center’s Training Institute. You will create a unique login/password for this website. Please direct any questions about your registration, log-in, payment, etc. to the website above (or [email protected])

TRAINING DETAILS

Basic Training:

Wed., June 21st  |  9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Central Time (CT)

Thurs., June 22nd  |  9:00 AM – 1:00 PM CT

Fri., June 23rd  |  9:00 AM – 1:00 PM CT

Arrival & sign-in, 8:45 AM each day; 30 min. lunch break on Day 1

Advanced Training:

Thurs., Sept 28th, 2023  |  9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Central Time (CT)

Fri., Sept 29th, 2023  |  9:00 AM – 1:00 PM CT

Arrival & sign-in, 8:45 AM each day; 30 min. lunch break on Day 1

Consultations: 12 monthly video consultation calls with Dr. Hong

CEUs: Minimum 21 hours: Basic Training – 12 hours | Advanced Training – 9 hours
(up to 22.75 for some boards)

REGISTRATION FEES:

$975 – Complete TF-CBT Training Package

Partial packages:

• $805 – Basic Training + Consultations only
  • To select this option, follow the registration instructions for this training and click Apply Coupon at checkout.
  • Coupon code: BASICANDCONSULT
• $195 – Advanced Training only*
  • To select this option, Click Here
• $460 – Consultations only**
  • To select this option, Click Here

*Advanced Training is available to those who previously completed both TF-CBT Basic Training and Consultations.

**Consultations are available to those who previously completed TF-CBT Basic Training.

Discounts Groups of 4+ trainees registering for the complete TF-CBT training package are eligible for a 10% discount. Before you check out, contact [email protected] to receive your discount code.

Trainer: David Hong, PsyD, LP.  Dr. Hong is a nationally certified trainer and practitioner of TF-CBT. He earned his doctoral degree from the Minnesota School of Professional Psychology, where he studied Clinical Psychology with a minor in Child and Family Therapy. He has trained internationally in China, Japan, and the Philippines. He specializes in services for children, adolescents and immigrant populations with a focus on trauma.

Registration Link: https://www.washburntraininginstitute.org/visitor_catalog_class/show/1090766 

Questions? Contact [email protected]

Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Training June 2023

The Missouri Academy for Child Trauma Studies

A four-day (morning) training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy led by TF-CBT National Trainer, 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:June 22nd, 23rd, 26th, & 27th, 2023
  • Event Time:9am-12pm CST (10am-1pm EST / 7am-10am PST)
  • Training Fee:$600 per person
  • Registration Link:

https://secure.touchnet.net/C20067_ustores/web/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=3064&SINGLESTORE=true

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:

• • • To attend the training, must have completed or be working toward a master’s degree or higher in a mental health field.
    • 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 one TF-CBT case during the 12 months of consultation following the training.
    • Will be expected to complete an additional two TF-CBT cases (no time requirement) to complete the training process.
    • Completing these training requirements will make participants eligible for state-level rostering via MoACTS and/or national certification through the Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy National Therapist Certification Program (tfcbt.org).

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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.

Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Clinical Training– July 12-14, 2023

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: July 12, 13 and 14, 2023

Event Schedule: 12:00 noon – 5:00pm EST (9:00am – 2:00pm PST)

Consultation: The training program includes 12, 1-hour consultation 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., July 5 2023. 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://www.harbormaple.com/TFCBT-July23   
Registration space is limited.

For additional information, go to  https://www.harbormaple.com/TFCBT-July23    or 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.

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!)

This training will not be recorded. To become eligible for TF-CBT rostering, all three days of training must be attended live.

About the Trainer

Dr. Carole Swiecicki is a licensed psychologist, owner at Harbor Maple Counseling and Psychological Services and Remolina Support Programs, and Affiliate Assistant Professor in the MUSC Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. She also provides consultation with her local Children’s Advocacy Center and co-directs a statewide implementation project to improve access to evidence-based, trauma-focused therapies among youth in South Carolina. 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 for over 17 years, in English and Spanish, and in outpatient, residential, and community (e.g., home, school) settings. She has overseen clinical service delivery at two children’s advocacy centers. 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.      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.

Continuing Education

• Social Workers: This program is approved by the National Association of Social Workers – South Carolina Chapter (CE Approval # 886385087) to offer 12 continuing education general contact hours.
• 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.

VIRTUAL TRAUMA FOCUSED COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY (TF-CBT) TRAINING

AN EVIDENCE BASED TREATMENT FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS

Heather Risk July 2023- Virtual TF-CBT- Flyer

16 CE credits awarded*
$625**  (includes training and 12 group consultation calls)
July 19, 20, & 21, 2023
9:00am-3:30pm eastern time (w/ break 12:00-1:00) each day

*Full attendance required
10% Group Discount for groups of 3 or
more, enter code GROUP10
**Fees nonrefundable 30 days prior to event

Presented by Heather Risk, PsyD
Dr. Heather Risk is a Licensed Psychologist and Nationally Approved TF-CBT Trainer. She has over two
decades of experience in assessment and evidence based treatments with survivors of trauma, particularly youth in the foster care system.

All licensed mental health professionals and graduate students under supervision are welcome to attend. For more info, prerequisites, and registration: www.HeatherRiskAndAssociates.com

TF-CBT is an evidence-based treatment for children and adolescents (ages 3-18) who are experiencing negative impacts following any type of traumatic event. Through this virtual training, therapists will learn
how to implement the model with fidelity and how to know who is appropriate for this treatment. This training includes an overview of trauma-informed assessments and time to discuss clinical challenges.
There will be opportunities for consultation regarding actual cases, to discuss challenges, and to share successes as children and families progress through the healing process. Also included in the price are 12 group consultation calls (1 hour each). These are steps that are required to provide TF-CBT and to
become a Certified TF-CBT Therapist.

Heather Risk, PsyD & Associates, PLLC is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Heather Risk & Associates, PLLC maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy 2-Day Training
Date: August 10th & 11th, 2023
Time: 9:00AM – 5:00PM EST 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/august-10th-trauma-focused-cognitive-behavioral-therapy-2-day-training-tickets-602662428547 
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.
-Alicia’s Place Consulting and its contractors and trainers do not receive commercial support to
conduct CE trainings. There are no known conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise.
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 EST):
Day 1
9:00 Introduction to trauma
10:00 Introduction to PTSD
10:30 Break
10:40 Overview of TF-CBT
11:00 Psychoeducation module
12:00 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.
1:00 Parenting module
2:20 Break
2:30 Relaxation module
3:00 Affect module
3:30 Break
3:40 Review and questions
4:00 Consultation calls and certification discussion
5:00 End
Day 2
9:00 Cognitive Processing module
10:30 Break
10:40 Trauma Narrative module
12:00 Lunch (1 hour)
1:00 Trauma Narrative module for children and parents, legal and ethical considerations
2:30 Break
2:40 Conjoint Sessions module
3:15 In vivo Exposure module
3:45 Break
3:55 Enhancing Safety module
4:30 Graduation and Secondary Traumatic Stress
5:00 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 2 pieces of research discussing the evidence
supporting the use of TF-CBT
c. Describe the rationale for Psychoeducation within the TF-CBT model
d. Describe the rationale for Relaxation within the TF-CBT model
e. Describe the rationale for Affect modulation within the TF-CBT model
f. Describe the rationale for Cognitive Processing within the TF-CBT model
g. Describe the rationale for Trauma narrative within the TF-CBT model
h. Describe the rationale for In vivo exposure within the TF-CBT model
i. Describe the rationale for the Conjoint session within the TF-CBT model
j. Describe the rationale for Enhancing safety within the TF-CBT model
k. Describe 2-3 strategies/techniques to accomplish the goals of the
Stabilization phase
l. Describe 2-3 methods/media to accomplish the Trauma Narrative
m. Describe one way the TF-CBT model can be adapted to be more culturally
sensitive

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: 11.5 Clinical Practice and 1.5 Ethics 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: 01/27/23-01/27/26. 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.

Initial Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with a Focus on Latinx Children and Families: Virtual Training & Consultation

Dates of Training: August 10, 11, 17, and 18, 2023, from 9am-12:30pm PT/10am-1:30pm MT/11am-2:30pm CT/12-3:30pm ET each day

Training Overview: This four-part virtual training provides an overview of Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as well as cultural enhancements to TF-CBT for Latinx children and families, screening and assessment in TF-CBT, instruction and practice on how to implement the treatment components, and strategies for recognizing and addressing secondary traumatic stress. A wide variety of treatment resources and interventions will be explained, and cultural and developmental factors with an emphasis on working with Latinx children and families will be demonstrated throughout the training. This training and consultation series meets eligibility requirements for National TF-CBT Certification.

Cost of Training and 12 Consultation Calls: $500 per participant
Group rate for three or more participants: $400 per participant
Register by June 30, 2023, for a reduced price of $400 per participant
To register for this training, please go to: http://ahendricksconsulting.com/cmtfcbt202308.html
For questions about this training, please contact Alison Hendricks at [email protected].

Learning Objectives: Upon completion of the training, participants will:
1. Learn about TF-CBT as an evidence-based treatment for children and families who have experienced trauma
2. Be able to identify appropriate cases for TF-CBT and describe culturally appropriate assessment resources
3. Improve clinical skills in implementing the TF-CBT PRACTICE components:
4. Identify developmental factors that impact treatment and cultural enhancements to the PRACTICE components for Latinx children and families
5. Describe strategies for recognizing and addressing Secondary Traumatic Stress

About the Trainer: Alison Hendricks, LCSW, is a trainer and consultant who specializes in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and trauma-informed systems. She is a National Trainer for Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and the Child Welfare Trauma Training Toolkit, a product of the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) that she co-authored. Alison is an Affiliate Member of the NCTSN and is Co-Chair of the Secondary Traumatic Stress Collaborative Group. She is also a founding member of the Secondary Traumatic Stress Consortium and a consultant for the Secondary Traumatic Stress Innovations and Solutions Center. Alison provides training and consultation on TF-CBT, trauma-informed care, and secondary traumatic stress to programs across the country. She is the lead author on four workbooks on TF-CBT, which have been translated into multiple languages. She also specializes in implementing TF-CBT with Latinx children and families and with families involved in the child welfare system.

Training Requirements: To receive the greatest benefit from the training, please be sure that you can commit to completing the prerequisites and the post-training consultation requirements. Participants do not have to be licensed, but they do need to have a master’s degree in social work, mental health or a counseling discipline. Participants will need to keep their cameras on for the duration of the training and to actively participate in all training activities.

Participants must complete the 10-hour TF-CBT Web training prior to the live virtual training (English: https://tfcbt2.musc.edu/  or Spanish: https://tfcbt-es.musc.edu) and e-mail the completion certificate to the trainer prior to training. Participants pursuing National Certification will also commit to participate in the consultation calls for 12 months post training and be in a position in which they can apply TF-CBT to at least one child client during the course of the calls.

13 Continuing Education credits are available for Social Workers, Psychologists, Counselors, and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists

Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Clinical Training– August 16-18, 2023

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: August 16, 17, and 18, 2023
3. Event Schedule: 9:00am – 2:00pm EST
4. Consultation: The training program includes 12, 1-hour consultation 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 Friday, Aug. 11, 2023. 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://harbormaple.com/TFCBT-Aug23
10. Registration space is limited.

For additional information, go to  https://harbormaple.com/TFCBT-Aug23 or 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.
• 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!)
• This training will not be recorded. To become eligible for TF-CBT rostering, all three days of training must be attended live.

About the Trainer

Dr. Carole Swiecicki is a licensed psychologist, owner at Harbor Maple Counseling and Psychological Services and Remolina Support Programs, and Affiliate Assistant Professor in the MUSC Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. She also provides consultation with her local Children’s Advocacy Center and co-directs a statewide implementation project to improve access to evidence-based, trauma-focused therapies among youth in South Carolina. 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 for over 17 years, in English and Spanish, and in outpatient, residential, and community (e.g., home, school) settings. She has overseen clinical service delivery at two children’s advocacy centers. 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. 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.

Continuing Education

1. Social Workers: This program is approved by the National Association of Social Workers – South Carolina Chapter (CE Approval # 886385087) to offer 12 continuing education general contact hours.
2. 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.
3. Licensed Counselors: Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Clinical Training has been approved by NBCC for NBCC credit. Harbor Maple Counseling & Psychological Services is solely responsible for all aspects of the program. NBCC Approval No. SP-4254.