Alternatives for Families: | A Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

AF-CBT Videos

AN INTRODUCTION TO AF-CBT

8 minute video

FOUNDATIONS OF AF-CBT

2.5 hour video course with CE Credit

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AF- CBT Telehealth Adaptations

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What Is AF-CBT?

Alternatives for Families: a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (AF-CBT) is a trauma-informed evidence-based treatment (EBT) designed to improve the relationships between children and caregivers in families involved in arguments/conflict, physical force/discipline/aggression, child physical abuse, or child behavior problems.

What's New

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A fillable AF-CBT handout displayed in Adobe PDF for completion on a computer. Title: Fillable Handouts. Text: AF-CBT now offers fillable PDF handouts for use by practitioners. These handouts can be completed on a mobile device or computer, making them ideal for use in telehealth. These are offered freely on the “Adaptations for Telehealth” page, as well as to AF-CBT members in the “Materials for AF-CBT Members” section. Click here to learn more.

A woman seated in front of a computer screen displaying a training web page. Title: On-Demand NCTSN Academy Training for Military Providers. Text: The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) Academy on Child Traumatic Stress (Academy) collaborated with a co-developer and a national trainer of Alternatives for Families: a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (AF-CBT) to provide training to clinical providers in the U.S. Military. This on-demand course prepares providers with the necessary skills and knowledge to address family conflict and child aggression using a variety of proven learning approaches that clinicians can quickly learn and put into practice. Click here to learn more.

Dr. Kolko pictured in front of a projected presentation. Title: It has been an active year for training clinicians to provide local trainings in AF-CBT and AFP (Alternatives for Professionals). We are excited to offer a train-the-trainer program to provide agencies with on-site trainers. If you're interested in becoming an on-site trainer, just reach out to our team!

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Upcoming Events

February 2025 Remote Training

Baumann, Kolko
Feb 3, 4, 11, 12, 2025
12PM-4PM EST

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February 2025 Virtual Training

Fitzgerald
Feb 3, 5, 10, 11, 2025
9AM-1PM MT

June 2025 Remote Training

Baumann, Kolko
Jun 10, 12, 16, 18, 2024
12PM-4PM EDT

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AFP Trainings

Alternatives for Professionals is designed for professionals who do not provide direct counseling services to families.

October 2024 Remote AFP Training

Baumann, Fitzgerald
Oct 30-31, 2024

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