Initial Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Training

A Live Virtual Training

February 22, 23 & 24, 2026, 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM (PST)

• Day 1: Monday, February 22, 2027 - 9:00am to 1:30 pm PT 
• Day 2: Tuesday, February 23, 2027 - 9:00am to 1:30 pm PT
• Day 3: Wednesday, February 24, 2027 - 9:00am to 1:30 pm PT 

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

Training Description

• Virtual Training Description: In this three-day training brought to you by California Institute for Behavioral Health Solutions (CIBHS), National trainers Leila Keen, 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. 
• 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.

Upon completing the live virtual training, you will receive a Certificate of Attendance for attending the training.