Initial Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Training

A Live Virtual TRaining

December 8, 9, & 10, 2025, 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM (PST)

The Initial fee includes:

• CIBHS - TF-CBT Initial Training 
•  12 Required monthly consultation calls for Proficiency Certification (conducted over approximately one year)
• 12 hours of continuing education credits per request

The fee does not include (also required for proficiency):

•  Pre-training web course 
•  CIBHS - TF-CBT Booster Training
•  Audio Review With CIBHS Consultant

• Virtual Training Description: In this three-day training brought to you by California Institute for Behavioral Health Solutions (CIBHS), National trainers Leila Keen, LCSW will assist behavioral health practitioners in understanding the basics of Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), an evidence-based practice for children, adolescents and their parents and caregivers impacted by trauma. 
•  Target Audience: Clinicians, counselors, and therapists with a master's degree in counseling and/or a related field working with children, youth, and their families. 
• Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) is a proficiency-based certification program that remains valid for five years from the date of certification. After this period, clinicians who wish to continue practicing TF-CBT are required to complete a recertification process. This process involves attending an approved refresher course and successfully passing a written examination to demonstrate continued competence in the model.

Learning Objectives

• Explain at least one goal for each TF-CBT practice component when working with families and children with trauma exposure.
  
• Explain the appropriate sequencing for TF-CBT practice components to support fidelity and positive outcomes when using TF-CBT with children and families.
• Explain at least one approach for applying TF-CBT with children of various developmental levels and cultural backgrounds.
• Explain at least two goals of caregivers’ participation in TF-CBT when working with families and children with trauma exposure.
• Explain at least two research findings from randomized clinical trials to inform clinical decisions related to the appropriate use of TF-CBT for different clinical populations.
• List at least five clinical symptoms and/or diagnoses associated with trauma to identify the manifestations of trauma and determine the appropriateness for TF-CBT.
• Describe three cultural constructs that are important to enhance the cultural relevance of TF-CBT for children of various cultural backgrounds.
• Explain the structure and utility at least one validated screening instrument as part of a thorough clinical assessment for determining the appropriateness of TF-CBT.
• Apply two or more relaxation techniques during treatment to provide clients with skills to use in their natural settings to manage distress.
• Apply two or more clinical activities for preparing clients and caregivers for sharing the trauma narrative in conjoint sessions to support positive treatment outcomes.

A zoom link to join the training will be available and emailed to all registered attendees a week prior to the training. 

Day 1: Monday, December 8, 2025 - 10:00am to 2:30pm PT 

Day 2: Tuesday, December 9, 2025 - 10:00am to 2:30pm PT 

Day 3: Wednesday, December 10, 2025 - 10:00am to 2:30pm PT