This live training will take place September 19, 20, 21, 2023 and January 30, 2024, from 11:00am - 5:00pm EST with Ashley Fiore, LCSW. There will be 18 CEs by NASW and NBCC. This will be an interactive and participatory virtual training experience with pre-work and action period assignments that build participants’ skills at implementing TF-CBT with children and families with fidelity and clinical competence. Clinical resources for interventions will be shared.

Pre-Training Assignments are due September 12, 2023. Note: It is important that participants complete all Pre-Training Assignments to maximize their learning during training, which will focus on applying those concepts. The first of 12 group consultation calls will be held Thursday, Sept 14 at 2 pm EST. A Zoom link for this will be provided upon registration receipt.

Attendees should have an active caseload appropriate for TF-CBT and be ready to apply the model. Supervisors are welcome to attend training; however, if they are not carrying their own active TF-CBT cases, they will not meet criteria to seek national certification.

There is a cap of 50 attendees for this training. You must be paid in full to count toward the participation cap. It is strongly recommended you pay with credit card to ensure your spot is secure. If you plan to pay by check, you must email leadershipconference@nca-online.org to let us know you are sending a check. The check must be received by August 29, 2023. 

If registration is full, this means that our capacity has been met. Please email leadershipconference@nca-online.org and we will add you to the waiting list. 

Anyone participating in this training will be invited to participate for a free bonus training in Telehealth Delivery of TF-CBT on Nov 8-9, 2023 from 1:00 - 3:30 PM ET with 5 optional consultation calls.

The cost for the training is $450 and includes 12 consultation calls. You may use NCA grant funds for this training. Your spot will not be reserved until payment is received. If you are paying by check, please mail ASAP to ensure your spot. 

To pay by check, select "check" under payment method during check out. After checking out, please save your invoice or email confirmation. 

Mail your check and invoice, payable to National Children's Alliance, to:

National Children's Alliance P.O. Box 71477 Washington, DC 20024 

Your name and TF-CBT Intro must be on the check memo or on a note with your check, otherwise it will not be approved. Do not mail checks to the former NCA office address, please use the PO Box listed above.

The Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) training is appropriate for Master’s level therapists and above or those who are working on a Master’s degree and providing mental health services under the supervision of a licensed professional. TF-CBT has more data (26 + randomized trials and a number of quasi-experimental studies) to support the model’s effectiveness in helping children and families overcome the impact of child abuse and trauma than any other therapy model available. TF-CBT has been recognized by the federal government as a model program and is included on numerous websites for evidence-based practices. 

At the conclusion of this TF-CBT training, participants will be able to: 

•  Evaluate which cases would benefit from TF-CBT and successfully engage families in treatment
•  Create session agendas and structure TF-CBT sessions to meet fidelity standards
•  Explain how to integrate gradual exposure into every TF-CBT session
• Support children and teens in developing skills that enhance coping and symptom reduction in the aftermath of trauma 
• Support caregivers in developing coping skills and parenting strategies for responding to children’s therapeutic needs in the aftermath of trauma 
• Apply and implement the PRACTICE components of TF-CBT with families impacted by trauma 

Upon completion of the virtual training, participants will have met a portion of the requirements for formal certification in TF-CBT (obtained through the Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy National Therapist Certification Program). The Virtual Training will count toward the formal certification in TF-CBT. However, a few guidelines must be met as established by the developers. Training participants are required to have a web camera (i.e., on a laptop computer or cell phone) in order to participate in the TF-CBT 4-day training via web-platform. 

The training will be offered over 4 days including:

A 3-day initial training period: 

Tuesday, September 19, 2023: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm EST  

Wednesday, September 20, 2023: 11:00 am - 5:300 pm EST  

Thursday, September 21, 2023: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm EST 

A 1-day Booster training:

Tuesday, January 30, 2024: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm EST

Pre-Requisite: TF-CBTWeb

Completion of TF-CBT Web2.0 is required as a prerequisite to the virtual TF-CBT training and should be submitted to Jami Bolton at NCA 3 days prior to Day 1 of the virtual training.  Email your certificate of completion to jbolton@nca-online.org 

Registration:

To register for this training, you will need an NCA Engage account. If you do not have one, visit NCA Engage Getting Started page for step-by-step instructions to request an NCA Engage account. The account request form will include a field that asks for an Organizational ID number. The Organizational ID number will inform us that the person signing into NCA Engage is employed at or partnered with a member organization. Please email membership@nca-online.org if you need your Organizational ID. If you are not employed at or partnered with a member organization, please enter MH22 as your Organizational ID for non-member access to NCA Engage. Non-member access will provide access to the training. 

 ** As a reminder, if you are paying by check, your training registration is incomplete, and your spot will not be reserved, until your check is received and is manually approved by our staff. Your name and TF-CBT Intro must be on the check memo or on a note with your check, otherwise it will not be approved. Do not mail checks to the former NCA office address, please use the PO Box listed above. 

If you need any disability accommodations for this training, please reach out to Rachael at leadershipconference@nca-online.org

This live training will take place November 30, December 1, and December 5, 2023, and March 26, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST (EDT in March) with Ashley Fiore, LCSW. There will be 18 CEs by NASW and NBCC. This will be an interactive and participatory virtual training experience with pre-work and action period assignments that build participants’ skills at implementing TF-CBT with children and families with fidelity and clinical competence. Clinicians will receive a training packet which will be mailed to them, private online access to over 800 downloadable clinical resources for TF-CBT, access to a private TF-CBT Clinical Discussion Forum with other participants and includes 12 group consultation calls.  

*Note: Training packets will be mailed on 11/14/23 to participants who have paid their registration in full and have provided their mailing address below. If we do not receive this information by 11/14, you will be responsible for downloading and printing these materials for yourself from the handouts.

Pre-Training Assignments are due November 21, 2023. Note: It is important that participants complete all Pre-Training Assignments to maximize their learning during training, which will focus on applying those concepts. The first of 12 group consultation calls will be held Tuesday November 14 at 2 pm EST. Join using this link: https://zoom.us/j/4834429186

Attendees should have an active caseload appropriate for TF-CBT and be ready to apply the model. Supervisors are welcome to attend training; however, if they are not carrying their own active TF-CBT cases, they will not meet criteria to seek national certification.

There is a cap of 50 attendees for this training. You must be paid in full to count toward the participation cap. It is strongly recommended you pay with credit card to ensure your spot is secure. If you plan to pay by check, you must email leadershipconference@nca-online.org to let us know you are sending a check. The check must be received by November 9, 2023. 

If registration is full, this means that our capacity has been met. Please email leadershipconference@nca-online.org and we will add you to the waiting list. 

The cost for the training is $450 and includes 12 consultation calls. You may use NCA grant funds for this training. Your spot will not be reserved until payment is received. If you are paying by check, please mail ASAP to ensure your spot. 

To pay by check, select "check" under payment method during check out. After checking out, please save your invoice or email confirmation. 

Mail your check and invoice, payable to National Children's Alliance, to:

National Children's Alliance P.O. Box 71477 Washington, DC 20024 

Your name and TF-CBT Intro must be on the check memo or on a note with your check, otherwise it will not be approved. Do not mail checks to the former NCA office address, please use the PO Box listed above.

The Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) training is appropriate for Master’s level therapists and above or those who are working on a Master’s degree and providing mental health services under the supervision of a licensed professional. TF-CBT has more data (25+ randomized trials and a number of quasi-experimental studies) to support the model’s effectiveness in helping children and families overcome the impact of child abuse and trauma than any other therapy model available. TF-CBT has been recognized by the federal government as a model program and is included on numerous websites for evidence-based practices. 

At the conclusion of this TF-CBT training, participants will be able to: 

•  Evaluate which cases would benefit from TF-CBT and successfully engage families in treatment
•  Create session agendas and structure TF-CBT sessions to meet fidelity standards
•  Explain how to integrate gradual exposure into every TF-CBT session
• Support children and teens in developing skills that enhance coping and symptom reduction in the aftermath of trauma 
• Support caregivers in developing coping skills and parenting strategies for responding to children’s therapeutic needs in the aftermath of trauma 
• Apply and implement the PRACTICE components of TF-CBT with families impacted by trauma 

Upon completion of the virtual training, participants will have most of the requirements for formal certification in TF-CBT (obtained through the Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy National Therapist Certification Program). The Virtual Training and group calls count toward the requirements for national certification in TF-CBT. However, a few additional guidelines for national certification must be met as established by the developers. (For more information, please see www.tfcbt.org). Training participants are required to have a web camera (i.e., on a laptop computer or cell phone) in order to participate in the TF-CBT 4-day training via web-platform. 

The training will be offered over 4 days including:

A 3-day initial training period: 

Thursday, November 30, 2023: 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. EST  

Friday, December 1, 2023: 11:00 a.m. - 5:300 p.m. EST  

Tuesday, December 5, 2023: 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. EST 

A 1-day booster training:

Tuesday, March 26, 2024: 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. EST

Pre-Requisite: TF-CBTWeb

Completion of TF-CBT Web2.0 is required as a prerequisite to the virtual TF-CBT training and should be submitted to Jami Bolton at NCA 3 days prior to Day 1 of the virtual training.  Email your certificate of completion to jbolton@nca-online.org 

Registration:

To register for this training, you will need an NCA Engage account. If you do not have one, visit NCA Engage Getting Started page for step-by-step instructions to request an NCA Engage account. The account request form will include a field that asks for an Organizational ID number. The Organizational ID number will inform us that the person signing into NCA Engage is employed at or partnered with a member organization. Please email membership@nca-online.org if you need your Organizational ID. If you are not employed at or partnered with a member organization, please enter MH23 as your Organizational ID for non-member access to NCA Engage. Non-member access will provide access to the training. 

 ** As a reminder, if you are paying by check, your training registration is incomplete, and your spot will not be reserved, until your check is received and is manually approved by our staff. Your name and TF-CBT Intro must be on the check memo or on a note with your check, otherwise it will not be approved. Do not mail checks to the former NCA office address, please use the PO Box listed above. 

If you need any disability accommodations for this training, please reach out to Rachael at leadershipconference@nca-online.org

By registering for this training, I agree to the following:

-I will complete all Pre-training assignments and email proof of my certificate of completion for TF-CBT Web 2.0 to Jami Bolton, jbolton@nca-online.org

-Successful completion of TF-CBT Training includes: participating in all training activities, including didactic portion and interactive breakout activities and discussions; having my camera on during training and consultation calls; remaining in a stationary, private space during training and consultation; attending and participating in at least 75% of all scheduled group consultation calls (9 of 12), presenting my own TF-CBT treatment case at least once. 

 For any questions or concerns related to this training, or your participation, please contact Jami Bolton, jbolton@nca-online.org

This live virtual training will take place Aug 8, 9, and 10, 2023 and Nov 2, 2023, from 11:00am - 5:00pm EST with Ashley Fiore, LCSW. CE credits will be available.

This will be an interactive and participatory virtual training experience with pre-work and action period assignments that build participants’ skills at implementing TF-CBT with children and families with fidelity and clinical competence. Clinical resources for interventions will be shared.

Note: It is important that participants complete all Pre-Training Assignments to maximize their learning during training, which will focus on applying those concepts.

Attendees should have an active caseload appropriate for TF-CBT and be ready to apply the model. Supervisors are welcome to attend training; however, if they are not carrying their own active TF-CBT cases, they will not be able to participate in group consultation or meet criteria to seek national certification.

There is a cap of 50 attendees for this training. You must be paid in full to count toward the participation cap. It is strongly recommended you pay with credit card to ensure your spot is secure. If you plan to pay by check, you must email leadershipconference@nca-online.org to let us know you are sending a check. Note: Payment deadline has been extended to August 4, 2023.

If registration is full, this means that our capacity has been met. Please email leadershipconference@nca-online.org and we will add you to the waiting list. 

Anyone participating in this training will be invited to participate for a free bonus training in Telehealth Delivery of TF-CBT (date TBD) with 5 optional consultation calls.

The cost for the training is $450 and includes up to 14 consultation calls. You may use NCA grant funds for this training. Your spot will not be reserved until payment is received. If you are paying by check, please mail ASAP to ensure your spot. 

To pay by check, select "check" under payment method during check out. After checking out, please save your invoice or email confirmation. 

Mail your check and invoice, payable to National Children's Alliance, to:

National Children's Alliance P.O. Box 71477 Washington, DC 20024 

Your name and TF-CBT Intro must be on the check memo or on a note with your check, otherwise it will not be approved. Do not mail checks to the former NCA office address, please use the PO Box listed above. 

The Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) training is appropriate for Master’s level therapists and above or those who are working on a Master’s degree and providing mental health services under the supervision of a licensed professional. TF-CBT has more data (26 + randomized trials and a number of quasi-experimental studies) to support the model’s effectiveness in helping children and families overcome the impact of child abuse and trauma than any other therapy model available. TF-CBT has been recognized by the federal government as a model program and is included on numerous websites for evidence-based practices. 

At the conclusion of this TF-CBT training, participants will be able to: 

•  Evaluate which cases would benefit from TF-CBT and successfully engage families in treatment
•  Create session agendas and structure TF-CBT sessions to meet fidelity standards
• Explain how to integrate gradual exposure into every TF-CBT session
• Support children and teens in developing skills that enhance coping and symptom reduction in the aftermath of trauma 
• Support caregivers in developing coping skills and parenting strategies for responding to children’s therapeutic needs in the aftermath of trauma.
• Apply and implement the PRACTICE components of TF-CBT with families impacted by trauma 

Upon completion of the virtual training, participants will have met a portion of the requirements for formal certification in TF-CBT (obtained through the Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy National Therapist Certification Program). The Virtual Training will count toward the formal certification in TF-CBT. However, a few guidelines must be met as established by the developers. Training participants are required to have a web camera (i.e., on a laptop computer or cell phone) in order to participate in the TF-CBT 4-day training via web-platform. 

The training will be offered over 4 days including:

A 3-day initial training period: 

Tuesday, August 8: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm EST  

Wednesday, August 9: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm EST  

Thursday, August 10: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm EST 

A 1-day Booster training:

Thursday, November 2: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm EST

Pre-Requisite: TF-CBTWeb

Completion of TF-CBT Web2.0 is required as a prerequisite to the virtual TF-CBT training and should be submitted to the trainer 3 days prior to Day 1 of the virtual training.  Email your certificate of completion to afiore@nca-online.org 

Registration:

To register for this training, you will need an NCA Engage account. If you do not have one, visit NCA Engage Getting Started page for step-by-step instructions to request an NCA Engage account. The account request form will include a field that asks for an Organizational ID number. The Organizational ID number will inform us that the person signing into NCA Engage is employed at or partnered with a member organization. Please email membership@nca-online.org if you need your Organizational ID. If you are not employed at or partnered with a member organization, please enter MH22 as your Organizational ID for non-member access to NCA Engage. Non-member access will provide access to the training. 

 ** As a reminder, if you are paying by check, your training registration is incomplete, and your spot will not be reserved, until your check is received and is manually approved by our staff. Your name and TF-CBT Intro must be on the check memo or on a note with your check, otherwise it will not be approved. Do not mail checks to the former NCA office address, please use the PO Box listed above. 

If you need any disability accommodations for this training, please reach out to Rachael at leadershipconference@nca-online.org

Interested in adding Child and Family Traumatic Stress Intervention (CFTSI) to your CAC’s menu of mental health services?  NCA is offering a virtual CFTSI training for clinicians January 10-12, 2024. Senior CAC leaders and clinicians are encouraged to attend this call to learn about CFTSI, how it is delivered and the evidence-base that has shown that 73% of children are less likely to meet partial or full criteria for PTSD after CFTSI.  CFTSI is delivered in 5-8 sessions soon after the forensic interview and has been shown to help CACs shorten client length of stay, reduce waiting lists, and allow CACs to serve more children.

CFTSI Informational Call: Monday, October 23, 2:30-4:00pm EDT

Who: Senior Leaders and Clinicians

Cost: Free

Even if you’re not certain you will be able to attend the virtual training in January, join us to learn more about CFTSI and decide whether to pursue training in the future.

This live virtual training will take place October 10, 12, 17 and 19, 2023 from 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm EDT with Barbara Baumann, Ph.D., and David Kolko, Ph.D., ABPP. We are applying for CEs through professional organizations. This will be an interactive and participatory training experience with pre-work and action period assignments that build participants’ skills at implementing AF-CBT. 

Attendees should have an active caseload appropriate for AF-CBT and be ready to apply the model. Supervisors are welcome to attend training. If supervisors are not carrying their own active AF-CBT cases, we will work with them to meet the training requirements.
Alternatives for Families: A Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (AF-CBT; www.afcbt.org), is an intervention to improve family relationships for those experiencing high conflict/coercion, harsh/punitive discipline, child physical abuse, and/or child behavior problems.

Alternatives for Families: A Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (AF-CBT) is a trauma-informed, evidence-based intervention designed to improve the relationship between children and their caregivers by addressing individual and family problems relating to: 
     • Family conflicts   
     • Behavior problems, including physical aggression
     • Anger and verbal aggression, including emotional abuse
     • Harsh physical discipline, physical aggression, or child physical abuse, or
     • Child trauma-related symptoms secondary to any of the above

These patterns may be shown by an individual caregiver or a child/adolescent, and/or by the family.   Therefore, AF-CBT targets the caregiver, child/adolescent, and the larger family context. 

AF-CBT involves three phases of treatment:
     1) Engagement and Psychoeducation, 2) Individual skills building, 3) Family applications.

Who is Appropriate for AF-CBT?
AF-CBT is appropriate for a broad range of families. The following general criteria have been developed to facilitate the identification of families who may benefit from this intervention.

BACKGROUND CRITERIA
     • A child, age 5-17, can participate now or soon
     • A caregiver (e.g., biological, adoptive, foster, or kin) can participate now or soon
     • Both caregiver and child have an adequate capacity or repertoire to learn/benefit from AF-CBT
CLINICAL CRITERIA
     • The Family has frequent conflict(s) and/or arguments OR
     • A Caregiver shows anger (hostility), uses physical force/discipline (coercion), and/or has allegation/history of child physical abuse OR
     • A Child shows anger, has behavior problems (e.g., defiance, aggression, explosiveness), has trauma symptoms/PTSD after physical discipline/abuse, and/or has prior exposure to harsh discipline/physical abuse
A case is eligible if ALL 3 Background Criteria and 1 Clinical Criterion are met.

Objectives:

1. Describe the intervention model and its content to families in a manner that engages and motivates treatment participation.

2. Implement specific techniques to decrease parent and child aggression, family conflict, and child PTSD symptoms related to physical violence (e.g., complete no-force agree-ment, safety planning, imaginal exposure).

3. Initiate discussions about abusive/aggressive experiences with children and caregivers and follow up with social skills training, social support planning, positive family commu-nication, problem-solving routines, and child behavior management training.

Providers
Prospective AF-CBT trainees must be mental health professionals with a Master's degree or higher. Trainees are asked to commit to implementing AF-CBT with at least 2 families during the course of the training year so they should have an active caseload ready to apply the model. 
AF-CBT should be conducted by individuals who have been formally trained in the model and who are familiar with the content, methods, assessments, and fidelity tools that are required to ensure effective implementation.

Pre-Requisite:
There is a free 2.5 hour pre-requisite video course, “Foundations of AF-CBT” which must be completed prior to training. You may access this here  https://learn.nctsn.org/enrol/... 

CE’s are provided for the pre-requisite course through NCTSN.org. Please send your certificate documenting completion to Kevin Rumbarger at rumbargerkm@upmc.edu by October 2, 2023. 

Registration:
To register for this information call, you will need an NCA Engage account. If you do not have one, visit NCA Engage Getting Started page for step-by-step instructions to request an NCA Engage account. The account request form will include a field that asks for an Organizational ID number. The Organizational ID number will inform us that the person signing into NCA Engage is employed at or partnered with a member organization. Please email membership@nca-online.org if you need your Organizational ID. If you are not employed at or partnered with a member organization, please enter MH22 as your Organizational ID for non-member access to NCA Engage. Non-member access will provide access to the training. 

If you need any disability accommodations for this call, please reach out to Rachael at leadershipconference@nca-online.org

There is a cap of 50 attendees for this training. You must be paid in full to count toward the participation cap. It is strongly recommended you pay with credit card to ensure your spot is secure. If you plan to pay by check, you must email leadershipconference@nca-online.org to let us know you are sending a check. The check must be received by September 19, 2023. 

If registration is full, this means that our capacity has been met. Please email leadershipconference@nca-online.org and we will add you to the waiting list. 

The cost for the training is $450 and includes 4 training days, 12 consultation calls, and the AF-CBT Session Guide, Third Edition, Revised. A Spanish language session guide is available upon request.  You may use NCA grant funds for this training. Your spot will not be reserved until payment is received. If you are paying by check, please mail ASAP to ensure your spot. 

To pay by check, select "check" under payment method during check out. After checking out, please save your invoice or email confirmation. 

Mail your check and invoice, payable to National Children's Alliance, to:

National Children's Alliance P.O. Box 71477 Washington, DC 20024 

Your name and AF-CBT must be on the check memo or on a note with your check, otherwise it will not be approved. Do not mail checks to the former NCA office address, please use the PO Box listed above. 

This webinar will provide an introductory orientation the military legal system. Participants will learn about the Uniformed Code of Military Justice and the differences between civilian and military legal systems as well as the role of the newly established Office of Special Trial Counsel. Participants will also gain an understanding of the unique challenges of prosecuting cases involving active-duty military members and military families. Opportunity for Q&A will follow the presentation. 

Join your mental health colleagues practicing in CACs from across the country for this exciting two-day training opportunity that will have sessions focused on specialized topics – ethics in cases of child maltreatment, mental health services for youth with problematic sexual behaviors, and guidance for mental health providers navigating criminal court.  We are also pleased to offer a session on Mass Casualty Events/Disaster Response by Carrie Epstein, LCSW and Steve Marans, PhD, Co-Directors, Yale Center for Traumatic Stress and Recovery.  Jessica Wozniak, PsyD, will be providing insight into engaging caregivers in trauma therapy. NCA is seeking to offer continuing education credits for licensed mental health professionals. Please check back here for updates soon. Seamless will meet the 2023 Mental Health Standard’s biannual requirement for eight hours of continuing education for mental health providers per Essential Component B of that Standard. Get a jump on your agency’s Accreditation process at Seamless! 

If you have any questions regarding registration please feel free to reach out to Rachael Novick at Rnovick@nca-online.org 

The training will take place in Eastern Time

October 4, 2023:

11:00-11:15AM EDT     Welcome

11:15-1:15PM EDT       Mass Casualty Events/Disaster Response: Steven Marans and Carrie Epstein, Co-Directors, Yale Center for Traumatic Stress and Recovery (CE 2.0)  

1:15-1:45PM EDT        Break

1:45-3:45 PM EDT       Mass Casualty Events/Disaster Response Continued: Steven Marans and Carrie Epstein, Co-Directors, Yale Center for Traumatic Stress and Recovery (CE 2.0)

3:45-4:00PM EDT        Break

4:00-5:30PM EDT        From Devastation to Denial: Engaging Caregivers in Trauma Therapy: Jessica Wozniak, Psy. D. University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Baystate Medical Center (CE 1.50)

Day 1 CE: 5.50

October 5, 2023:

11:00-12:30PM EDT     The Mental Health Provider and Criminal Court: Judge Brett D. Linneweber, Judicial District Court, Montana (CE 1.50)

12:30-12:45PM EDT     Break 

12:45-2:45PM EDT      Ethics in Mental Health Treatment in Cases of Child Maltreatment- Jimmy Widdifield  (CE 2.0)

2:45-3:00PM EDT        Break

3:00-4:30PM EDT        Providing Mental Health Services for Children and Youth with Problematic Sexual Behavior: Applying Best-Practices to Support and Promote Safety, Geoff Sidoli (CE 1.50)

4:30-4:45 EDT           Wrap up/questions

Day 2 CE: 5.0

October 4, 2023:

11:00-11:15AM EDT     Welcome

11:15-1:15PM EDT       Mass Casualty Events/Disaster Response: Steven Marans and Carrie Epstein, Co-Directors, Yale Center for Traumatic Stress and Recovery (CE 2.0)  

1:15-1:45PM EDT        Break

1:45-3:45 PM EDT       Mass Casualty Events/Disaster Response Continued: Steven Marans and Carrie Epstein, Co-Directors, Yale Center for Traumatic Stress and Recovery (CE 2.0)

3:45-4:00PM EDT        Break

4:00-5:30PM EDT        From Devastation to Denial: Engaging Caregivers in Trauma Therapy: Jessica Wozniak, Psy. D. University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Baystate Medical Center (CE 1.50)

October 5, 2023:

11:00-12:30PM EDT     The Mental Health Provider and Criminal Court: Judge Brett D. Linneweber, Judicial District Court, Montana (CE 1.50)

12:30-12:45PM EDT     Break 

12:45-2:45PM EDT      Ethics in Mental Health Treatment in Cases of Child Maltreatment- Jimmy Widdifield  (CE 2.0)

2:45-3:00PM EDT        Break

3:00-4:30PM EDT        Providing Mental Health Services for Children and Youth with Problematic Sexual Behavior: Applying Best-Practices to Support and Promote Safety, Geoff Sidoli (CE 1.50)

4:30-4:45 EDT           Wrap up/questions

Join your CAC Executive Director (ED) colleagues for this exciting training opportunity. CAC EDs lead the charge for positioning CACs to meet NCA’s Mental Health Accreditation Standards. Many ED’s do not have a mental health background which can create challenges. NCA is excited to announce this training opportunity for EDs to learn about developing and sustaining high quality mental health programs at your CACs. 

About The Project

A total of 50 Executive Directors from CACs will be accepted into this training. Not only will you learn about mental health, but you will also be able to help shape future iterations of the training through feedback to the trainers. In 2021, NCA convened a Mental Health Standard Revision Committee of 20 individuals from Regional CACs, CACs, and subject-matter experts to make recommendations for the new Mental Health standard that went into effect in January 2023 to support the expanded NCA mission of healing for all children seen at CACs. This training will support CAC Executive Directors in the successful implementation of the 2023 NCA Mental Health standard.

The training will be delivered in five – 2 hour live interactive webinars delivered every other week over a 10- week period. During the weeks in between webinars, there will be outside work to prepare for the next webinar. It is anticipated that there will be 1-2 hours of work in between each webinar. It is important that you complete the work between webinars to be an effective participant with your colleagues during the interactive portion of the webinars. 

Training dates:

Five – 2 hour live interactive webinars to be held the following dates from 1:00-3:00PM EST.

• October 3, 2023
• October 17, 2023
• October 31, 2023
• November 14, 2023
• December 5, 2023

By December 31, 2023, complete overall Course Evaluation.

1:1 post-training call with trainers to discuss questions/implementation plan is optional. 

What You’ll Learn
Through this training, EDs will learn:

• NCA’s 2023 Mental Health Accreditation Standard and strategies for successful implementation at your CAC.

• Mental Health Roadmap to meeting the Accreditation Standard and providing quality mental health services for children and families served.

• Evidence-Based Treatments (EBTs) recognized by NCA and training requirements.

• Conducting a community-based mental health gap analysis to determine areas of concern in your CAC’s mental health response and what EBT is needed to add to your community/CAC’s menu of services.

• The importance of collecting and documenting of accurate data and how that data can be used to inform service delivery and to seek funding for mental health services.

• The MDT’s role in mental health service delivery.

• The role of the Victim Advocate in engaging children and families in care.

• Mental health collaborations to increase the number of linkage agreements.

• The importance of collaboration between VAs and MH providers in the delivery of mental health services.

• Opportunities to collaborate with other EDs from CACs across the country and to learn about strategies that other CACs are using to successfully meet the NCA MH Accreditation Standard 

Executive Director Project Requirements

This project is designed for Executive Directors at CAC who are interested in furthering their knowledge about the NCA Mental Health Accreditation Standard, evidence-based practices and planning and sustaining high quality mental health programs. Executive Directors are defined as having a leadership role including responsibility for the outcome of services to children and families served by the CAC. This professional possesses the administrative responsibility within the organization with authority to make systematic changes (policies, procedures, budgeting). NOTE: Senior Leaders will be considered when they possess the administrative responsibility within the CAC with authority to make system changes (policies, procedures, budgeting).  

Complete Pre-Work:

• The CAC Directors Mental Health Guide as pre-workhttps://www.nctsn.org/resource...  The information in this guide will provide a foundation for this training and can serve as a resource to reinforce learning and the implementation of learning.

• There will be additional resources provided to support learning as well as the implementation of that learning within your CAC and MDT.

Additional Training Requirements:

•  Attend five 2-hour live interactive webinars from October – December 2023.

• Complete tasks between webinars to prepare yourself for the next training.

• Complete training surveys to contribute to strengthening future ED training.

Attendance and interactive participation are necessary to the success of your learning and to support other participants as they seek to learn from each other.

The trainers will be available to answer any questions you might have via email both before and during the training.

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and access (DEIA) are important topics in the CAC field. Inclusive environments matter—to both your staff and to your clients. And the drive to make CAC services accessible to all children who need them is one of the foundations of our field. It’s so important that the 2023 edition of the National Standards of Accreditation for Children’s Advocacy Centers requires CAC staff to participate in a minimum of eight hours of training in these topics every two years. But what does this all mean?

Join us online on September 13, 2:00-3:00 p.m. EDT, for Foundations of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access with Dr. Sonja N. Robinson. We’ll discuss the relevant terminology, topics, and concepts in the DEIA space, and you’ll learn how DEIA impacts outcomes for all members of a living, learning, and working community.

This 60-minute webinar can be applied to the Diversity, Equity, and Access Standard training requirements. Register now!

Enhance Early Engagement (E3) Training for CAC Victim Advocates 

NCA will be hosting an information call on August 8th at 1:30 (EST) to provide information on content, schedule, and training requirements.  For senior CAC leaders and advocates, this call is an opportunity to learn more about the training and have any of your questions answered.  Applications for the fall training will open after the information call.  

Difficulty engaging families in mental health treatment is seen as an underlying reason for the disparity between child mental health need and service use.  Children’s Advocacy Centers are in a unique position to best engage families at a critical time in their adverse experiences and help connect them to evidence-based mental health services.  At the same time, we know many children and families do not receive these critical services.  Data tells us that this is often due to caregivers not believing their child needs mental health services.  

NCA has been training victim advocates in E3 over the last few years and is excited to announce that the training will be offered every fall and spring.  E3 aims to increase the proportion of children and their caregivers served by CACs who engage in mental health services.  To bolster the important work victim advocates already do with families, the focus of E3 is to provide training to victim advocates in trauma responses, brief mental health screening, evidence-based trauma-focused treatments, identification of treatment needs, referrals for mental health services, and evidence-based engagement skills.