2 Day Training on Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) is a heavily researched, evidence-based form of therapy designed to treat children who have experienced a traumatic event and struggle with subsequent emotional and/or behavioral problems. The model treats children with an array of trauma histories, including children with multiple and complex traumas in their lives. This course is designed for mental health professionals who work with children who have experienced trauma. It is an intermediate-level course.
Participants must practice in one of the 24 BHARP counties of the North Central Contract.
Featuring Kristine Buffington, MSW, LISW-S
TF-CBT Training presented by Kristine Buffington sponsored by BHARP
CEUs provided by The Meadows Psychiatric Center
| Date: | September 21 and 22, 2023 |
| Time: | 9am-4pm |
| Location: | Toftrees Golf Resort, One Country Club Lane, State College, PA 16803 |
| Cost: | $0
Please Note: The cost of the 2-day training will be free. However, participants are responsible for the $35 prerequisite fee |
| In-person or virtual: | In-person |
| # of attendees allowed: | 75 |
Requirements for attending:
- Participants must have a master’s degree in a human service field.
- Participants must practice in one of the 24 BHARP counties of the North Central Contract.
- Participants must complete a TF-CBT workshop at tfcbt2.musc.edu before the training. The cost is $35.
Special dietary requests:
Please make written requests for special dietary needs at least 10 days prior to the event. Notify Roxanne Bell at rbell@bharp.org.
About the trainer:
Kristine Buffington, MSW, LISW-S
Ms. Buffington is a national trainer in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy under the direction of Judith Cohen, MD and Anthony Mannarino, Ph.D., and Esther Deblinger, the developers of this treatment model.
Testimonials from previous participants:
- “The instructor, Kristine, was excellent; knew every little aspect of TF-CBT; humorous; great people skills; and I look forward to supervision with her.”
- “Kris was absolutely incredible! She was encouraging, engaging, informative, and incredibly supportive. Highly recommend!”
- “Resources shared are exceptional. Great relatability and ease of implementation of shared tools.”
Training Goal:
To provide educational and practice experiences that will prepare Master’s level therapists to practice Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Training Objectives:
Participants in this training will be able to:
- Describe the nature of the research that supports the efficacy of TF-CBT.
- Understand key issues related to model fidelity and inclusionary and exclusionary criteria for TF-CBT.
- Recognize the importance of respectful and empowering client engagement in the treatment process.
- 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
About The Meadows Psychiatric Center:
The Meadows Psychiatric Center is a provider of inpatient behavioral healthcare to children, adolescents, and adults and is an approved sponsor provider for continuing education to the State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Professional Counselors.
ADA Compliance:
BHARP has a policy to be ADA compliant. However, BHARP will have limited availability to make some accommodations to the site that are proposed with consideration of the site’s ownership. Please make written requests for ADA accommodation at least 10 days prior to the event. Notify BHARP by email at providernetwork@bharp.org