Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TF-CBT)
What's In It For Me
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) is an evidence-based treatment for children and adolescents impacted by trauma and their parents or caregivers. Research shows that TF-CBT successfully resolves a broad array of emotional and behavioral difficulties associated with single, multiple and complex trauma experiences.
Participants will be equipped with skills and knowledge to help traumatised children and youths cope with trauma difficult difficulties and to recover from it.
Course Overview
The 4-day training provides an intensive review of the TF-CBT treatment components, with a specific focus on clinical implementation strategies, and will give participants an opportunity to develop and increase their skills in the practice of TF-CBT.
Who Should Attend
Social work professionals such as social workers, psychologists, counsellors with at least 2 years of clinical/counselling experiences working with children and youths..
Course Duration
4 full days, 9.30am - 5.30pm
Upcoming Schedule: 17, 18, 24 & 25 July 2025
Course Outline
- Introduction to Trauma and use of trauma screening tools
- Psychoeducation: about the nature of trauma, and the nature of TF-CBT.
- Parenting skills. Because the child has been through trauma, their behavior may be difficult to manage. This component is to help the parent(s) manage effectively.
- Relaxation skills, suitable (a) for the child and (b) for the parents.
- Affective modulation skills, meaning skills for the child to help them reduce any unwanted emotional effects.
- Cognitive coping skills, taught mainly to the child, about everyday events, so they can master the cognitive coping skills before using them to help with the trauma itself.
- Trauma narrative and processing of the traumatic event(s). One of the distinctive features of TF-CBT, the therapist spends several sessions helping the child construct a narrative of the trauma, replacing unhelpful attributions and thoughts with more helpful ones, and helping the child to be able to remember the trauma without the overwhelming negative emotion.
- In vivo mastery of trauma reminders. This is the only optional component, where the child is ‘desensitized’ to situations to which they have become phobic. • Conjoint child-parent sessions. Another of the distinctive components of TF-CBT, where the child presents their trauma narrative to their parents (in the presence of the therapist), and everyone can ask each other extra questions around it.
- Enhancing safety and future developmental. A later part of conjoint child-parent sessions, this plans for future safety and development, and reassures everyone.
Certification Obtained and Conferred by
Participants who meet 75% class attendance will be awarded a Certificate of Accomplishment by the Academy of Human Development.
Pre-requisites
To ensure participants are well-prepared and can benefit fully from TF-CBT training, we have established the following screening criteria:
- Professional Background: Participants should be mental health professionals (psychologists, social workers, counselors, or therapists) working with children and adolescents who have experienced trauma.
- Current Practice Setting: Participants should be working in a setting where they can apply TF-CBT skills, such as mental health clinics, schools, hospitals, or private practice.
Medium of Instruction & Trainer
Mercy Teo-Tan, the Founder and Director of Nurture Growth Nurture Relationships, brings over two decades of hands-on experience as a social worker and counselor in medical and community settings. With specialized expertise spanning approximately 13 years in crisis and trauma work, Mercy is actively involved in delivering trauma-related training, consultation, and clinical supervision to professionals locally and in Asia.
Recognized as an approved trainer in evidence-based TF-CBT, Mercy facilitates the dissemination of crucial trauma intervention skills to professionals. She also supports parents by implementing evidence-based parenting modalities such as the Positive Parenting Programme and trauma-responsive parenting strategies like Let’s Connect. Additionally, Mercy aids in adult trauma recovery through evidence-based EMDR therapy.
Currently, Mercy also serves as the Clinical Director at Epworth Community Services on a part-time basis, demonstrating her ongoing commitment to providing non-profit services for the local community. She holds a Master in Social Work and is also trained in psychology and
Funding Information
NCSS member and MSF-funded Social Service Agencies are able to apply for PCG funding.
Additional Notes
*IMPT NOTE: PARTICIPANTS ARE EXPECTED TO SIGN UP FOR GROUP SUPERVISION (TOTAL 20 SUPERVISION HOURS) AFTER TF-CBT TRAINING, ESTIMATED AT $800/PAX PAYABLE TO THE TRAINER DIRECTLY. GROUP SUPERVISION IS ARRANGED ONCE A MONTH, 2 HOUR EACH x 10 SESSIONS
Course Pre-Requisites
Price
| Course Fee Payable | ||
|---|---|---|
| Original Fee | Before GST | With GST (9%) |
| Course Fee | $1,150.00 | $1,253.50 |
Please note that prices are subjected to change.
