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, frequent conflict, physical force/discipline, child physical abuse, or child behavior problems. AF-CBT In-House Trainers are responsible for training staff in their own agencies in AF-CBT using rigorous guidelines established by the AF-CBT developers. 

To become certified as an AF-CBT In-House Trainer, a certification fee of $1,500 is required ($750 upon acceptance and $750 upon completion of the program), along with completion of the following steps:

• Review the In-House Trainer curriculum and compile a list of questions Develop a collaborative call schedule of 6-12 calls with an assigned AF-CBT trainer to cover the curriculum.
• Attend an AF-CBT workshop and participate as a co-trainer and consultant during the workshop and the subsequent consultation calls and advanced training (a typical AF-CBT learning collaborative lasts for 12 months).
• Review the evaluations from the co-led workshop and consultation calls with an assigned trainer.
• Lead an AF-CBT training at an agency with observation by an assigned AF-CBT trainer, either live or via video call during the workshop, consultation calls, and advanced training.
• Review the evaluations from the workshop and consultation calls with my trainer.

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