Therapist Training in Trauma- Focused CBT for Children and Adolescents
October 5, 2026
Training dates: October 5 and 6, 2026, 8:30AM to 4:30PM.
Location: Roundhouse Community Centre (181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver)
Cost: $400 + GST
Coffee, tea, and light snacks will be provided. A one-hour lunch break will be given at 12pm each day.
We are pleased to offer CYACC member agencies a 25% discount for up to two eligible participants per agency. The discount is available to therapists/clinicians delivering services to children through a CYAC, including therapists/clinicians employed by a CYAC partner agency. If your agency would like additional spaces, please contact Treehouse Vancouver to join the waitlist. Those wanting to register at the discounted rate should email sarah@treehousevancouver.ca to receive the registration discount code.
This 2-day, in-person training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) with Dr. Daniel Garfinkel, Certified Trainer in TF-CBT, is designed to equip you with the foundational knowledge required to effectively deliver TF-CBT with confidence, skill and fidelity to the model. Registration also includes 12 group consultation calls (provided virtually, twice per month for six months through April 2027) and meets standards for certification in TF-CBT.
Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) is an evidence-based therapy for children and adolescents who have experienced a traumatic event and struggle with subsequent emotional and/or behavioral challenges. TF-CBT has undergone 25 + randomized trials and a number of quasi-experimental studies to support the model’s effectiveness in helping children and families overcome the impact of child abuse and trauma. The model is designed to treat children and adolescents with an array of trauma histories, including those who have experienced multiple and complex traumas. To learn more about TF-CBT, please visit: https://tfcbt.org/
This training is for mental health professionals working with children and teens who have experienced trauma. It is an intermediate level course intended for therapists with a minimum of a Master’s degree, or those who are enrolled in a Master’s degree program and are providing mental health services under the supervision of a licensed professional.
Attendees should have an active caseload appropriate for TF-CBT and be prepared to provide TF-CBT to clients following completion of the 2-day training. Supervisors and students are welcome to enroll in the training, but only clinicians providing TF-CBT to clients will participate in the post-training consultation calls.
The training will offer many opportunities to ask questions and gain experience learning how to implement each of the TF-CBT components. With the training and consultation calls, you are gaining access to a wealth of resources, including therapist materials, case illustrations and ongoing support, to enhance your learning experience.
Prerequisites:
Must complete the TF-CBT web-based learning course prior to this 2-day training.
- TF-CBTWeb can be found at https://tfcbt2.musc.edu/
- This web-based training provides 11 CEs and costs an additional $35USD.
- You will be asked to upload or email your completion certificate prior to the 2-day training.
About the trainer:
Dr. Daniel Garfinkel is the Director of Mental Health Services at Treehouse Child and Youth Advocacy Centre. Dr. Garfinkel, a Registered Psychologist, is a fully certified TF-CBT therapist and is now the first certified TF-CBT trainer in Canada. He has practiced in the area of child and adolescent trauma treatment for almost 20 years. Dr. Garfinkel has provided clinical leadership and consultation in Child and Youth Advocacy Centres since 2013, first in Calgary and now in Vancouver.