OHIO TF-CBT Training Portal

TF-CBT Training Program

Advancing Trauma-Informed Care for Ohio’s Youth

Sponsored by Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH)

About the Ohio TF-CBT Training Program

Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) is a short-term, evidence-based treatment designed for children and adolescents ages 3–18 who have experienced trauma, as well as their caregivers. The model combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with trauma-sensitive interventions and emphasizes active caregiver participation to support recovery and improve emotional and behavioral outcomes.

This statewide training initiative is designed to expand access to high-quality TF-CBT instruction for Ohio’s behavioral health workforce. Through live virtual training and guided consultation, participants gain foundational knowledge and practical strategies for implementing TF-CBT in clinical settings, with the goal of supporting readiness for the TF-CBT Therapist Certification Program Knowledge-Based Test.

View Eligibility Criteria

Live Virtual Training

Training Session 1

March 9, 10, and 19

12:00-4:30 PM ET

Training Session 2

March 20, 26, and 27

12:00-4:30 PM ET

A total of 13.5 hours delivered over a three-day period.

Continuing Education

12.5 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are offered upon successful completion of training.

CEUs issued through the National Center for Child Traumatic Stress, an APA-approved CE provider.

Expert Facilitation

Led by Alison Hendricks, a nationally recognized TF-CBT trainer with 20+ years of experience.

Consultation Series

Consultation will occur twice a month for six months. All consultation hours must be completed before September 30th, 2026.

About the Trainer

The training will be facilitated by Alison Hendricks, a nationally recognized therapist, trainer, and consultant specializing in TF-CBT, child traumatic grief, culturally responsive trauma care, and secondary traumatic stress. Alison has more than 20 years of experience providing TF-CBT training. Her work includes extensive virtual delivery of TF-CBT initial and booster trainings, as well as long-term consultation series supporting statewide behavioral health systems. Alison is an Affiliate Member of the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) and serves as Co-Chair Emeritus of the Secondary Traumatic Stress Collaborative Group, where she co-developed national curricula and resources focused on strengthening staff resilience in high-trauma service environments.

Who is this program for?

This program is for Ohio-based behavioral health professionals who intend to provide services to children and adolescents with trauma exposure.

Participants must either be currently enrolled in a Master’s-level behavioral health-related academic program or hold a Master’s degree or higher in a behavioral health discipline. Common professional backgrounds include social work, counseling, psychology, marriage and family therapy, psychiatry, and related behavioral health fields.

Prerequisite

Completion of TF-CBT Web 2.0 Training is mandatory

Prior to joining the live TF-CBT training sessions, participants must complete the TF-CBT Web 2.0 online course for $35.

Participants are responsible for registering and completing this course independently.

Proof of completion of the prerequisite course is to be submitted at registration.

CLICK HERE FOR TF-CBT WEB 2.0 INFORMATION

Join our March 2026 cohort and gain the skills to provide evidence-based trauma care to Ohio’s children and families.

This training and consultation series is sponsored by the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health through a grant awarded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).