Training Description:

This two-and-a-half-day training will provide mental health and related professionals with a comprehensive understanding of TF-CBT as well as hands-on opportunities to practice the TF-CBT components. In addition, one half-day of training is devoted to formal and informal trauma assessment techniques, including information about how to screen for trauma exposure and measure trauma symptoms, using standardized screening instruments. Participants will be provided with free assessment tools and practice opportunities for administering, scoring, and providing feedback on the standardized measures. The assessment training also includes background on the prevalence of trauma exposure and trauma-related symptoms in children and adolescents.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify and engage children and families who would benefit from TF-CBT
• Describe the treatment components and understand the underlying rationale of each component
• Learn how to link trauma assessment results to TF-CBT treatment plans and track treatment progress over time
• Learn and practice skills to implement PRACTICE treatment components
• Learn several creative approaches for doing the Trauma Narrative and practice exposure techniques
• Learn strategies for addressing distorted and unhelpful trauma-related cognitions
• Address common barriers to treatment implementation

Training Schedule:

• Wednesday/Thursday April 10-11th, 2019: 9:00am -5:00pm
• Friday April 12th, 2019: 9:00am -1:00pm

TF-CBT Trainers:

Kimberly Shipman, Ph.D.,  Monica Fitzgerald, Ph.D., and  Marcela Torres, Ph.D.

About Consultation/Implementation Support:

Consult calls are used to support providers using TF-CBT in their own practice following training. They are also required for the TF-CBT national certification. (https://www.tfcbt.org).

• Clinicians are expected to carry a minimum of 2 TF-CBT training cases, use assessments, present on calls, and receive feedback and direction through telephone and/or video conferencing.
• Consult groups consist of approximately 8-10 participants, are 60 minutes in duration, and occur twice per month for 6 months.

Cost:

• $875.00

Special Rates:

• Students– students may attend the TF-CBT training and consultation for $250.00 with proof of current student ID or transcript. To request this rate please contact Paige Austin by email at paige.austin@colorado.edu.

• Early Career (you’ve graduated with your Master’s in the past 3 years)- early career professionals may attend the TF-CBT training and consultation for $700.00 with proof of graduation (e.g. diploma). To request this rate please contact Paige Austin by email at paige.austin@colorado.edu.