Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy A Skills Based ...

Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral TherapyA Skills Based Training offered by the Kempe Child Trauma Clinic.What is Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)? TF-CBT is a shortterm,evidence-based treatment for children, ages 3 to 18, who have experienced trauma(e.g., child abuse, domestic violence, traumatic grief and other traumatic events) and theircaregivers. This components-based psychotherapy model incorporates trauma-sensitiveinterventions with cognitive behavioral, family, and humanistic principles.TF-CBT isempirically supported for use with youth impacted by trauma and co-occurring mental healthproblems. It is designated a Model Program by SAHMSA’s National Child Traumatic StressNetwork (NCTSN) and has received the highest scientific rating as a Well-Supported-Effective Practice by the California Evidence-Based Clearinghouse for Child Welfare(http://www.cachildwelfareclearinghouse.org). Clinical research shows that TF-CBTsignificantly reduces children’s symptoms of PTSD and improves overallmental health in children and caregivers.Description of TF-CBT training: This two-day training will provide mental health and relatedprofessionals with a comprehensive understanding of TF-CBT as well as hands-onopportunities to practice each of the TF-CBT components. TF-CBT components include:Psychoeducation and Parenting StrategiesRelaxationAffective expression and regulationCognitive copingTrauma narrative and processingIn vivo exposureConjoint parent child sessionsEnhancing personal safety and future growthLearning Objectives:1. Identify and engage children and families who would benefit from TF-CBT2. Describe the treatment components and understand the underlying rationale for eachcomponent3. Develop and practice skills to implement each treatment component4. Learn several creative approaches for doing the trauma narrative5. Learn strategies for addressing distorted/unhelpful trauma-related cognitions6. Address common barriers to treatment implementationTwo-Day Training: Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)March 10-11, 20119:00 AM—4:00 PM$200.00/ $90.00 for StudentsTo register, please click: https://secure.acceptiva.com/?cst=ab2b04

TO ATTEND THE TRAINING:‣ We recommend completing the TF-CBT web course (http://tfcbt.musc.edu/) prior totraining. This is a free web course and offers 10 ceu’s upon completion.‣ All attendees must complete a registration form before attending and we request thatattendees participate in our TF-CBT training evaluation. This involves completing briefsurveys about the helpfulness of training and your use of TF-CBT in your clinicalpractice.‣ Space is limited so acceptance will be on a first-come first-serve basis.Training Location:Contact for Questions:The Kempe CenterMonica Fitzgerald, Ph.D.The Gary Pavilion at Office: 303.864.5369The Children’s HospitalMonica.fitzgerald@ucdenver.eduAnschutz Medical CampusJessica Gorrono, LCSW13123 E. 16 th Ave. B390 gorrono.jessica@tchden.orgAurora, CO 80045Biographies of Trainers:Kimberly Shipman, Ph.D. is director of the Child Trauma Program at the Kempe Center atthe University of Colorado, School of Medicine. She is a developmental and child clinicalpsychologist with expertise in child development, child trauma, parent-child communication,and evidence-based mental health treatment. Dr. Shipman also maintains a clinical practicewhich focuses on providing family-based services to children experiencing trauma and otherdifficult events. Dr. Shipman is an expert in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy(TF-CBT) and completed the ‘train-the-trainer’ program in TF-CBT with the developers of TF-CBT.Monica Fitzgerald, Ph.D. is the training and evaluation director of the Child Trauma Programat the Kempe Center at the University of Colorado, School of Medicine. Dr. Fitzgerald'sclinical and research interests focus on the impact of child abuse and trauma exposure onchildren's psychosocial and emotional adjustment and the implementation of evidence-based,trauma-focused interventions in community service settings. She maintains a clinical practiceand provides trauma-focused treatment to adults, children and families who haveexperienced abuse or other trauma. Dr. Fitzgerald is an expert in Trauma-focused CognitiveBehavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and completed ‘train-the trainer’ programs in TF-CBT andAbuse-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (AF-CBT) to aid in the dissemination of thesetrauma-focused EBTs. She regularly conducts trainings and provides consultationnationwide on these models.