National Therapist Certification Program
Treating Trauma in Children:
Using Trauma Focused-Cognitive
Behavior Therapy
Thursday, March 30 & Friday, March 31, 2017
A collaboration between
The Mental Health Management Agency
The Mental Health Association and
Brook Lane Health Services, Inc.
Program Location:
The Mental Health Association
226 S. Jefferson Street, Frederick, MD 21701
Children all over the world suffer from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder as a result of a multitude of
types of traumatic events. Traumatic events range from physical abuse, sexual abuse, witnessing
domestic violence, natural disasters, medical crises to community violence. Research has shown
Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavior Therapy to be a highly effective treatment of PTSD in children
and adolescents. Treatment of PTSD is critical in allowing children to heal and move forward in life
after experiencing trauma.
Pre-Completion of the online training for TF-CBT at http://tfcbt.musc.edu/ (Required to attend
training)
(This training meets the 2 day initial training criteria for becoming a certified TF-CBT therapist
established by the developers of the model- Dr. Anthony Mannarino, Dr. Judy Cohen, and Dr.
Esther Deblinger).
Target Audience: Master’s level psychiatric clinicians who are interested in providing individualized
treatment for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder to children and adolescents in Frederick County.
At the conclusion of the training, participants will be able to:
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Discuss the nine basic components of trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TFCBT);
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Summarize the research supporting the principles TF-CBT;
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Employ the TF-CBT model for assessment of PTSD in children/adolescents;
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Identify markers for demonstration of treatment effectiveness;
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Utilize TF-CBT for the treatment of PTSD in children/adolescents.
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Presenter: Vickie Beck, CNS, BC is a board certified child and adolescent Clinical Nurse
Specialist specializing in working with children and families. She has over 40 years of experience,
16 years of which she has been using Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT).
For the past 9 years, Ms. Beck has been a national TF-CBT trainer and has taught hundreds of
clinicians in effectively treating PTSD and trauma related symptoms in children/adolescents.
Ms. Beck is from of Baltimore, Maryland.
The Certification Process:
By registering for this workshop, you signify that you understand:
1. the registration process available for viewing at: https://tfcbt.org/certification-process/;
2. that you must complete the online training at: http://tfcbt.musc.edu/ and bring your
certificate of completion to the training on March 30, 2017.
3. that you must attend BOTH sessions, Thursday, March 30 and Friday, March 31, 2017 from
8:00 am – 4:30 pm;
4. that you are required to attend monthly hour-long conferences for 12 months following the
two-day training.
5. that you are required to attend the follow-up half day training June 26th.
6. that you plan to complete the certification criteria and apply for, as well as pass the
certification exam (cost $250);
7. that you have capacity to accept new referrals of individuals who will benefit from the TFCBT model.
Continuing Education Credits
Two-day Training Friday, March 30 & Thursday, March 31, 2017
Please note: Attendees must attend 100% of BOTH sessions to receive a certificate of
completion and/or any CEUs.
Maryland Social Workers: Brook Lane Health Services is an approved sponsor of the Maryland Board
of Social Work Examiners for continuing education credits for licensed social workers in Maryland. Brook
Lane is solely responsible for all aspects of the program. This program will provide 13.0 credit hours of
Category I continuing education; partial credit will not be awarded.
Maryland Psychologists: The Maryland State Board of Examiners for Psychologists will accept
continuing education hours provided by Brook Lane, an approved CE sponsor by the Maryland State
Board of Social Worker Examiners; partial credit will not be awarded.
Counselors/Therapists: Brook Lane Health Services has been approved by NBCC
as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 5452. Programs that do not
qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Brook Lane is solely responsible for all
aspects of the program. This program will provide 13 clock hours; partial credit will
not be awarded.
Other Professionals: A certificate of completion noting the number of educational/contact hours will
be provided.
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Treating Trauma in Children:
Using Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Thursday, March 30 & Friday, March 31, 2017
Agenda Day 1
Thursday, March 30
8:00 am- 8:30 am
Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:30 am - 9:00 am
Welcome & Introduction of TF-CBT
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Trauma and Its Impact
Evidence for TF-CBT
Understanding What TF-CBT Is
When to Use/ When Not To Use
Overview of TF-CBT
10:00 am - 10:30 am
Engagement
10:30 am - 10:45 am
Break
10:45 am - 12:00 pm
Assessment of Trauma
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Lunch
1:00 pm -1:45 pm
Psycho-education
1:45 pm - 2:45 pm
Parent Training
2:45 pm -3:00 pm
Break
3:00 pm - 3:45 pm
Relaxation
3:45 pm - 4:30pm
Affective Expression
4:30 pm
Adjourn
Educational Hours Day 1: 6.5
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Treating Trauma in Children:
Using Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Thursday, March 30 & Friday, March 31, 2017
Agenda Day 2
Friday, March 31
8:00 am- 8:30 am
Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:30 am - 9:30 am
Cognitive Coping
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Trauma Narrative- Creating
10:30 am - 10:45 am
Break
10:45 am - 12:00 pm
Trauma Narrative-Processing Cognitive Distortions
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Lunch
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Conjoint Session
2:30 pm - 2:45 pm
Break
2:45 pm - 3:30 pm
In Vivo Exposure
3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Enhancing Safety
4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Terminating Therapy/
Putting it All Together- Case Study
4:30 pm
Evaluations
Awarding of Certificates
Educational Hours Day 2: 6.5
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2-Day National Therapist Certification Program
Treating Trauma in Children:
Using Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Registrations Accepted by Mail (only)
Complete the form and mail with check to
Attn: SEMINAR Cashier
Brook Lane, PO Box 1945, Hagerstown, MD 21742
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Seminar:
Treating Trauma In Children: National Certification Program
Date:
Thursday, March 30 & Friday, March 31, 2017 (two-day training)
Location:
The Mental Health Association, 226 S Jefferson Street, Frederick, MD 21701
Please note: Payment by check must accompany your registration (credit card processing is not available)
Registration Fee: $ 25.00 per person
Check #:__________ (made payable to Brook Lane)
Registration fee includes continental breakfast and boxed lunch
[ ] Vegetarian lunch is requested
Special Needs/Requests:
Please contact the Mental Health Management Agency at 301-682-6017
Please register early, space is limited!
Cancellation Policy:
A $ 10.00 processing fee will apply to all cancellations.
To receive a refund, cancellations must be made in writing and received no later than Friday,
March 23, 2017. No refunds will be made after that date or for no-shows.
Program Questions:
Mental Health Management Agency: 1-301-682-6017
Registration Questions:
Debbie Staley, Manager of Continuing Education@ [email protected];
301-733-0331 ext. 1189