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About AF-CBT


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Alternatives for Families: A Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (AF-CBT) is a trauma-informed, evidence-based intervention designed to improve the relationship between children and their caregivers by addressing individual and family problems relating to: 

  • Family conflicts   
  • Behavior problems, including physical aggression
  • Anger and verbal aggression, including emotional abuse
  • Harsh physical discipline, physical aggression, or child physical abuse, or
  • Child trauma-related symptoms secondary to any of the above

These patterns may be shown by an individual caregiver or a child/adolescent, and/or by the family.   Therefore, AF-CBT targets the caregiver, child/adolescent, and the larger family context. 

AF-CBT training requires a MS/MA degree or higher.

For those without a masters degree who do not provide direct counseling services to families, AFP Training is a better fit.

 

 

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Upcoming Events

October 2025 NCA Remote Training

Fiore
October 28, 30, November 4, 6, 2025
12PM-4PM ET

 

December 2025 Remote Training

Baumann, Kolko
Dec 3, 10, 12, 16, 2025
12PM-4PM ET

 

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If you are a member of the United States Department of Defense Family Advocacy Program seeking training, please contact the NCTSN Academy Help Desk to request access to the on-demand NCTSN Academy Training for Military Providers.

 

AFP Trainings

 

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

 

September 2025 Remote AFP Training

Baumann
Dates TBD


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