An Introduction to Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Please note: This training is not eligible for CE credits.
Each registration includes a certificate for attendance. To be eligible for a certificate, you must attend the entire live training and complete an evaluation form within 24 hours following the live event.
The need for trauma treatment with adolescents has reached nearly unprecedented levels, necessitating an increased demand for effective therapeutic interventions. Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) is an evidence-based treatment method designed to help children and adolescents recover from traumatic experiences. This introductory training offers mental health professionals a comprehensive overview of this gold-standard therapy model.
Anette Birgersson—a certified TF-CBT trainer—brings a wealth of expertise to this training, which extends beyond TF-CBT to include:
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Prolonged Exposure
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Emotional Regulation Group Therapy
Birgersson is highly regarded for her work with adolescents in the USA and Europe and for her engaging training approach for professionals interested in helping traumatized youths.
The 3.5-hour training will include discussion and interaction on:
- Trauma and its associated symptoms
- The TF-CBT model and its core components
- Techniques for addressing trauma-related symptoms
- Skills in strengthening parent-child relationships
- Processing a youth’s trauma narrative
- Strengthening a youth’s cognitive coping skills
- Providing psychoeducation related to trauma
- Participant practice implementing TF-CBT through interactive exercises
This training provides a thorough overview of the TF-CBT model, equipping participants with the knowledge and skills to integrate this approach into their practice. This training is an essential first step for those seeking to become certified TF-CBT providers and join a growing network of trauma-informed clinicians. Ultimately, Birgersson developed this training to empower practitioners to make a significant impact in the lives of youths who have experienced trauma, contributing to the advancement of mental health care in this critical field.
Interactive Follow-Up Meeting
Attendees are invited to join an open discussion 15 minutes following the end of the training, where you can engage with fellow attendees by turning on your camera and microphone. This is an opportunity to share your experiences and contribute to a meaningful exchange of ideas. Time will be allocated to address questions or insights from the training. Please note that attendance is optional and will not affect your eligibility for a training certificate.
1) Summarize the TF-CBT model.
2) Identify and analyze common trauma-related symptoms in adolescents.
3) Utilize skills for improving parent-child relationships within the context of trauma treatment.
4) Provide psychoeducation related to trauma and its impact.
5) Develop and apply techniques for meaningful engagement of adolescents in the therapeutic process.
Audience
The training is designed as an introductory overview for those new to TF-CBT, but who have a background in mental health treatment for children and adolescents who have experienced trauma. This includes therapists, counselors, psychologists, and social workers.
Content Level
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Who's Presenting
Anette Birgersson
Anette Birgersson, is a licensed psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience working with children and adolescents with trauma, neuropsychiatric diagnoses, and harmful sexual behaviors. Anette is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Prolonged Exposure, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, and Emotional Regulation Group Therapy. She is also a certified TF-CBT trainer. Anette is well-known in her home country of Sweden for developing culturally appropriate programming for treating youth who have sexually abused and young children. After almost two decades of work in this area, Anette opened her own company, Skills Clinic, which has led to her conducting training and supervision all over Europe, Scandinavia, Australia, and the United States. Anette is a NAPN Advisory Board member and sits on several committees for the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers (ATSA: USA).