Trauma-focused cognitive behavioural therapy (TF-CBT): Blending theory with innovative techniques

Trauma-focused cognitive behavioural therapy (TF-CBT): Blending theory with innovative techniques

Presented by SickKids CCMH Learning Institute

Date: December 3 and 4, 2025
Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
Facilitator: Liana Lowenstein, MSW, RSW, CPT-S

Description:
Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) is an empirically supported psychotherapy model for treating traumatized children and adolescents. The effectiveness of this approach is enhanced by integrating creative, developmentally appropriate interventions so that children will engage in treatment.

This two-day training will provide an overview of TF-CBT and will present creative interventions for the 8 components of TF-CBT: psychoeducation, relaxation, affective modulation, cognitive processing, trauma narrative, in vivo mastery, conjoint child-parent sessions, and enhancing safety. Therapeutic games, art, stories, and other innovative activities will be presented for use with traumatized children aged 4-16.

Through case examples, activity demonstrations, experiential exercises, and videos of actual client sessions, this training will combine theoretical material with hands-on therapeutic interventions. Participants will come away with a solid understanding of TF-CBT, and many new and innovative techniques for treating traumatized children and adolescents.

Learning objectives:

• The theoretical framework of TF-CBT.
• Creative interventions for each of the eight treatment components of TF-CBT.
• Strategies for engaging children and parents in treatment.
• How to utilize TF-CBT to treat a range of childhood traumas including sexual abuse, domestic violence, traumatic grief, car accidents, natural disasters.
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Registration fee: General - $600 SAVE 20% with code FEATURE20  

For full program overview and registration details please visit: https://cvent.me/5gZP3q 

Facilitator Bio:
Liana Lowenstein, MSW, RSW, CPT-S, is a Registered Social Worker, Certified Play Therapist-Supervisor, and Certified TF-CBT Therapist who has been working with children and families in Toronto since 1988. An internationally recognized speaker, she delivers dynamic trainings across North America and around the world, with recent engagements in China, South Africa, England, New Zealand, and Australia.

Liana is the author of 15 widely acclaimed books on child and family therapy, known for their practical and creative interventions. She is the proud recipient of the Monica Herbert Award, recognizing her outstanding contribution to the field of play therapy. 

Continuing Education (CE) information: 12 CE hours