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 *please note that there is a $35 fee that is NOT covered as part of your registration 

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 training will take place January 31, February 2 and 7, and May 21 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. 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 1/23/24, 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 January 26, 2024. 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, January 18, 2024 at 2pm 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 January 9, 2024. 

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: 

Wednesday, January 31, 2024: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm EST  

Friday, February 2,: 11:00 am - 5:300 pm EST  

Wednesday, February 7, 2024: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm EST 

A 1-day Booster training:

Tuesday, May 21, 2024: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm EST

Pre-Requisite: TF-CBTWeb *please note that there is a $35 fee that is NOT covered as part of your registration 

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 MH24 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 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

Join NCA for quarterly discussion calls to exchange ideas with other CACs working with military partners. Join us to share about your collaboration with military partners and learn what other CACs are doing to strengthen services for military families. Each call will include opportunity for highlighting successful practices, discussing challenges, and sharing ideas for improving CAC-military service coordination.  

Calls will take place the second Thursday of January, April, July, and October 2-3pm ET. All CACs are welcome to join calls when they can (attendance at all calls is not required). Please note that calls are live events and will not be recorded. 

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. 

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!

Kate Theimer, PhD, Erin Taylor, PhD, and Jane Silovsky, PhD, will present results of a national NCA survey of CACs regarding children and adolescents with problematic sexual behavior.  Please join us to learn more about this joint collaboration between NCA and the University of Oklahoma's Health Sciences Center.  Originally done in 2019, the survey and and its subsequent updates have helped direct NCA's approach to providing guidance and support to CACs addressing the the needs of this underserved population.  Current policies, barriers to policies and practices, and recommendations regarding these will be addressed.  Current activities of the NCA Workgroup on Policies and Procedures will be shared.  

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. 

Interested in adding Child and Family Traumatic Stress Intervention (CFTSI) to your CAC’s menu of mental health services?  NCA is offering an in-person CFTSI training for clinicians October 24-25, 2023 in Orlando, FL. Senior 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: July 31, 2023, 3:30-5:00PM ET

Who: Senior Leaders and Clinicians

Cost: There is no cost for the Informational Call. 

Registration for the CFTSI October Training:  The link will open after the informational call. The registration fee for the CFTSI training is $450 and includes 14 consultation calls.   

This free informational call will take place on June 29, 2023 from 12:30-1:30 pm EST. Barbara Baumann, Ph.D., and Ashley Fiore, LCSW, will answer questions and provide a brief overview of Alternatives for Families: A Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (AF-CBT; www.afcbt.org), an intervention to improve family relationships for those experiencing high conflict/coercion, harsh/punitive discipline, child physical abuse, and/or child behavior problems.

This informational call is an opportunity to learn more about the model and consider registering for future training. NCA will be offering online training in AF-CBT on October 10, 12, 17, and 19, 2023. Applications will be required as there will be a registration cap of 50.

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.

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.

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