- Live Interactive Webinar
- FREE; advance registration required
- 12-1 PM (Eastern)
- Wednesday, April 29, 2026
- Held online
- 1 CE Hour
Overview.
Applying trauma-focused treatments with children and adolescents and their families can present unique clinical challenges.
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) is an evidence-based treatment that engages both caregivers and children ages 3–18 to address emotional and behavioral difficulties related to trauma.
This training will provide an overview of the theoretical foundations and core principles of TF-CBT, with a focus on understanding the core components of treatment. Participants will learn how these components are structured and sequenced across treatment phases, and how they are applied in clinical sessions with children and caregivers.
This training is designed for mental health professionals and is appropriate for clinicians with introductory experience applying trauma-focused treatments with children and adolescents.
Learning Objectives
- Identify populations and clinical presentations for which TF-CBT is indicated
- Describe the core principles and theoretical foundations of TF-CBT
- Explain the role and application of the PRACTICE components within TF-CBT
Instructor Credentials
Madeline Herman, PsyD. (she/her) earned her doctoral degree in clinical psychology from the University of Hartford’s Graduate Institute of Professional Psychology. Her clinical work has included the facilitation of individual, group and family psychotherapy across residential, inpatient, community mental health, and private practice settings.
Dr. Herman is especially passionate about working with individuals and families who are healing from experiences of trauma and adversity, using evidence-based treatments including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. She is enthusiastic about integrating mindfulness and movement into sessions, and has completed certification in Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga from the Justice Resource Institute. In her free time, Dr. Herman enjoys spending time with family and friends, paddle boarding, doing yoga and hanging out with her dog, Ruby.
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