Foundations Trainings

Project Intersect’s Foundations Trainings provide intensive training in basic TF-CBT. These trainings are designed for therapists who may have only limited familiarity with the model, (or some knowledge and experience) but have not completed prior TF-CBT training and consultation with a approved trainer.

The primary goal of the Foundations trainings is to support the adoption and implementation of TF-CBT within community organizations in Georgia who serve trauma-exposed children and families. The Learning Communities typically include:

• Multiple in-person trainings (Learning Sessions) with a TF-CBT Faculty Trainer emphasizing active learning and sharing among participants
• Pre-work activities to ensure sufficient exposure to the practice prior to the first Learning Session (in-person training) and to prepare the participants to fully engage in the Learning Sessions
• Action periods between Learning Sessions during which participants are expected to participate in consultation calls, access resources, share improvements, work together to practice new skills, and implement and spread the practice
• Monthly or Twice-monthly consultation calls with a TF-CBT Consultant
• On-line collaborative workspace for sharing ideas, metrics, and additional activities to support successful learning.
• Metrics and Program Evaluation are essential components to the trainings (Participants are expected to participate in evaluation activities and review metrics reports)

A major aim is for clinicians to leave these trainings being able to implement and sustain TF-CBT with fidelity and improve outcomes for children and families.

Learning Community Eligibility Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related Mental Health Field
• Currently licensed or license-eligible and practicing under the supervision of a Licensed Mental Health Provider
• Currently providing therapeutic services to sexually abused and/or traumatized children as a substantial component of your current practice or supervising mental health providers who are doing so
• Note: Student interns will not be accepted

Cost

There is no fee for the training itself; however, participants should anticipate the following associated costs:

• Travel, lodging, and associated expenses to participate in two, two-day learning sessions
• Staff time to engage in the following activities throughout the 6-12 months of the Learning Community
  • Completion of pre-work prior to learning sessions
  • Participation in Learning Sessions
  • Collection of data for improvement metrics and related activities
  • Participation in evaluation activities
  • Additional resources as needed including materials and equipment, computer use and internet access, resources for assessment and treatment

Learning Collaboratives and Learning Communities

Foundations Trainings are offered in Learning Collaborative and Learning Community formats. Both trainings include the elements described above; however, Learning Collaboratives involve the participation of a full team from community organizations that includes a senior leader, clinical supervisor and 2-to-4 clinicians. There are separate tracks for senior leaders and supervisors and the focus of the Learning Collaborative extends well beyond clinical training to include organizational processes that support implantation and sustainability within the participating organizations.