Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavior Therapy 

Must Attend Both Days

Thursday, March 26th 9:00am-4:00pm

Friday, March 27th 9:00am-4:00pm

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Fee: $100.00

11 CEUs

 Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) is a psychosocial treatment model designed to treat posttraumatic stress and related emotional and behavioral problems in children and adolescents. Initially developed to address the psychological trauma associated with child sexual abuse, the model has been adapted for use with children who have a wide array of traumatic experiences, including domestic violence, traumatic loss, and the often multiple psychological traumas experienced by children prior to foster care placement.

Training Goal:  To prepare clinicians to begin the practice of Trauma-Focused CBT

Training Objectives:  By completing this training, participants will be able to:

 

1. Identify ways that traumatic experiences have the potential to impact child development and health throughout the lifespan.
2. Cite at least two key research studies that demonstrate the potential impacts of childhood trauma on the lifespan.
3. Explain why trauma-informed care is so vital, and distinguish between traditional mental health treatment and trauma-informed care.
4. Describe the nature of the research that supports the efficacy of TF-CBT.
5. Identify and define each component of the TF-CBT model.
6. Recognize the importance of respectful and empowering client engagement in the treatment process.
7. Understand the rationale behind each TF-CBT component and be able to use at least 3 tools or strategies for each of the model’s components.
8. Access and practice trauma focused assessment tools.

Completion of this training is one of the criteria for becoming a certified TF-CBT therapist.

For providers interested in becoming a certified TF-CBT therapist.  Please click this link for criteria and application process necessary.  https://rtfweb.wpahs.org/tfcbt/Default.aspx

 Presenter:  Kristine Buffington is a cum laude graduate of Eastern Michigan University with her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology.  She earned her Master’s Degree in Social Work from Western Michigan University.  She has 28 years of experience in the field of social work as a case manager, clinical therapist, agency administrator, and a national trainer and consultant regarding issues of child traumatic stress and trauma-informed care.  She is an affiliate member of the National Child Traumatic Stress Network and has been a participant and chair of a number of national and state level committees to address traumatic stress, child welfare, and juvenile justice issues.  Her current focus is to advocate for trauma-informed care system transformation.   She believes that saving a youth and their education is about saving lives, and how critical it is to look at the role of traumatic stress when addressing these issues.

Continuing Education

 Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage and Family Therapists: The Child Focus, Inc. Training Center is approved through the Ohio Counselor and Social Worker Board. This program is offered for 11.0 clock hours of continuing education for counselors, social workers, and marriage and family therapists. Social Work Provider#: RSX129410 Counselor Provider#: RCX029503 Marriage and Family Therapist Provider#: RTX091001

Psychologists: The Child Focus, Inc. Training Center is approved by the Ohio Psychological Association MCE program to offer continuing education for Ohio psychologists. This program is offered for 11.0 clock hours of continuing education for psychologists. Child Focus, Inc., 00PD-3109-52668, maintains responsibility for the program.

Professional Development Hours for Teachers: A statement of contact hour verification will be provided, which educators in turn provide to their Local Professional Development Committee (LPDC). Ohio Revised Code (Section 3319.22) assigns LPDCs the responsibility of reviewing educators’ Professional Development activities as part of their Individual Professional Development Plans (IPDP) and determining if they meet licensure renewal requirements.

Clermont County Board of Developmental Disabilitites: A request for 11.0 clock hours of continuing education units for this program will be submitted. Attendee must sign in on the Clermont County Board of Developmental Disabilities sheet.

CE educational activities that meet the continuing education requirement for the Ohio Board of Nursing: A certificate of attendance verification will be provided with the CE activity hours. Chapter 4723-14-05 from the law and rules from www.nursing.ohiogov reads: (7) A continuing education activity that has been approved by a board or an agency that regulates a health care profession or related discipline in Ohio or another jurisdiction.

Please note for late arrivals and/or early departures certificates will be amended.

Cancellation Policy: The Training Center must be notified 7 days prior to a training via telephone, fax or email in order to cancel a registration and receive a full refund.  If notification is not received prior to 7 days, a $20.00 processing fee will be charged. 

Child Focus, Inc. Training Center is accessible to wheelchairs.  If you need any of the auxiliary aids or services identified in the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact Melanie Recchia at mrecchia@child-focus.org.