Description:
Trauma-focused CBT is a short-term, skills-based therapy that integrates humanistic, cognitive behavioral, and familial strategies to help youths with PTSD or functional impairments as a result of trauma. TF-CBT has been proven to be effective with short-term distress, depression, anxiety, and externalizing behaviors. In this workshop, Audrina Bunton will introduce TF-CBT interventions specifically tailored to meet the needs of traumatized children and adolescents experiencing emotional and psychological difficulties. Audrina will also augment awareness with case studies and a “walk in someone else’s shoes” to increase participants’ understanding of relevant trauma experiences that go beyond what may be easily seen or communicated.
Trainer:
Audrina Jones Bunton, MA, LPCS is an NC-rostered TC-CBT clinician, and certified Strategic Intervention Life Coach. She has extensive experience with children, adolescents, and adults who have experienced trauma. She has worked as a therapist and supervisor in intensive in-home therapy, as well as in agency, school, and community settings. She has also served as Task Supervisor for the School of Social Work at UNC-Chapel Hill, and is currently a Research Project Manager at UNC-CH, overseeing social and health-related research studies. In addition, she specializes in Christian Counseling and serves as Youth Director and Counselor at her Church. She has vast experience in retreat, workshop, and training facilitation, and is a five-time best Speaker with Toastmasters International.
Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be able to:
1. Identify at least 2 common effects of trauma on children and adolescents.
2. Recognize and name at least 2 common reactions displayed by children and adolescents who have experienced a traumatic event.
3. Name and describe at least 2 interventions to assist children and adolescents to promote healing.
4. Name and describe at least 1 intervention to assist caregivers in helping to reestablish security and stability for children who have experienced a traumatic event.
5. Reflect on assumptions and perceptions about emotionally vulnerable clients.
6. Engage in at least 1 strategy to build rapport and promote trust in therapeutic interactions with emotionally vulnerable clients.
References:
- Cohen, J. A., Mannarino, A. P., & Murray, L. K. (2011). Trauma-focused CBT for youth who experience ongoing traumas. Child Abuse & Neglect, 35(8), 637-646. doi:10.1016/j.chiabu.2011.05.002
- Cohen, J. A., Mannarino, A. P., Jankowski, K., Rosenberg, S., Kodya, S., & Wolford, G. L. (2016;2015;). A randomized implementation study of trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy for adjudicated teens in residential treatment facilities. Child Maltreatment, 21(2), 156-167. doi:10.1177/1077559515624775
- Cohen, J. A., Mannarino, A. P., Kliethermes, M., & Murray, L. A. (2012). Trauma-focused CBT for youth with complex trauma. Child Abuse & Neglect, 36(6), 528-541. doi:10.1016/j.chiabu.2012.03.007
- Cohen, J. A., & Mannarino, A. P. (2015). Trauma-focused cognitive behavior therapy for traumatized children and families. Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America, 24(3), 557-570. doi:10.1016/j.chc.2015.02.005
- Cohen, J., & Mannarino, A. P. (2008). Disseminating and implementing trauma-focused CBT in community settings. Trauma, Violence, & Abuse, 9(4), 214-226. doi:10.1177/1524838008324336
- Landolt, M. A., Cloitre, M., & Schnyder, U. (2017). Evidence-based treatments for trauma related disorders in children and adolescents (1st 2016 ed.). Cham: Springer Verlag. doi:10.1007/978-3-319-46138-0Printable Handout | Icebreaker | Resource PacketUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Social Work Clinical Lecture Series