Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Training with Dr. Brandi Liles

TF-CBT is an evidence-based treatment for children and adolescents impacted by trauma developed by Esther Deblinger, Judith Cohen and Anthony Mannarino. It is a components-based treatment that integrates trauma-sensitive interventions with cognitive-behavioral strategies to reduce emotional and behavioral symptoms. 

Key components include psycho-education about trauma, trauma symptoms, and associated developmental considerations; individualized stress management skills, emotional regulation skill including identifying and modulating feelings, cognitive coping skills including increasing helpful and accurate thought patterns, personal safety skills, and gradual exposure and processing of thoughts and emotions directly related to the traumatic event.

16-hours of live training either in-person or via tele-health will be provided by a Nationally Certified TF-CBT Trainer Dr. Brandi Liles and one additional trainer. The training will emphasize active learning and sharing among participants.

A minimum of 12 hours of consultation calls will be provided over 6 – 8 months after the live training to continue to develop and refine clinical competencies related to effectively delivering TF-CBT. Resources and creative strategies will be shared with participants.

Prior to attending this introductory training, a prerequisite online course is required: (https://tfcbt2.musc.edu/)

Participants engaging in this training program will meet the training eligibility portions of the TF-CBT Nationally Certified Therapist Program including the introductory training and the consultation calls.