CBTFrame
Standard Self-Paced
CBTFrame Online Course is a 3 credit (ASWB/ACE and NBCC) self-paced training built around the core elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for adolescent substance use and other externalizing challenges. CBTFrame uses video-based modeling with each module including brief didactic information on a selection of the CBT techniques and a 5-8 minute video vignette featuring therapists re-enacting real life sessions with youth clients and their families. The vignette is followed by a short coding activity focusing on the recognition and rating of extensiveness of CBT techniques plus immediate feedback providing evidence for which techniques were displayed. This course includes 28 modules and 25 exercises.
Learn more about the different ways we offer this course:
Individual
$350 per user
Group Bundle
Bundled pricing varies depending on the number of seats.
Extended
Extended version of the standard course featuring additional exercises for maximal practice.
CE credits offered:
ASWB/ACE (4.5 credits)
NBCC (4.5 credits)
Live / Live Virtual Workshop
Read more about our additional workshop offering and contact us about pricing.
Upcoming trainings:
CE credits offered:
ASWB/ACE (4 credits)
NBCC (4 credits)
Course Overview
CBTFrame is an online self-paced training built around the core elements of Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) for adolescent substance use and other externalizing challenges. This training uses video-based modeling with each module including brief didactic information on a selection of the CBT techniques and a 5-8 minute video vignette featuring therapists re-enacting real life sessions with youth clients and their families. The vignette is followed by a short coding activity focusing on the recognition and rating of extensiveness of CBT techniques plus immediate feedback providing evidence for which techniques were displayed. This course includes 28 modules and 25 exercises.
Learning Objectives
After attending participants will be able to:
- Describe the conceptual bases behind the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBTFrame) techniques.
- Recognize and differentiate between the CBTFrame techniques.
- Demonstrate the ability to observationally code the CBTFrame techniques on a five-point scale as they occur in mock video sessions.
- Give examples of how a functional analysis of behavior can be applied to your work as a treatment provider.
- Express the clinical benefits of breaking down the three-part model (thinking, feeling doing) within treatment.
- List specific treatment techniques for equipping adolescents with skills to better understand and cope with difficult cognitions and emotions.
- Define specific techniques for dissecting a problem behavior and coming up with potential solutions to discuss and/or try.
- Recognize the advantages of activity sampling, i.e. helping clients identify new, positive activities.
- Apply clinical techniques related to communication and assertiveness skills building.
- Demonstrate the ability to practice new skills within sessions.
- Describe the benefits of involving caregivers in an adolescent’s treatment through updates or invitation to participate in sessions.
Course Outline
CBTFrame Introduction
1 hour 30 minutes
This self-paced webinar portion of this course provides an introduction to each of the CBTFrame techniques featured in exercises to follow.
CBTFrame Materials
Within the materials tab, you can find a PDF version of the CBTFrame handbook which provides a more in-depth description of each of the CBTFrame techniques. You may refer to this at any time as you navigate through the course.
CBTFrame Exercises
25 exercises total
10-15 minutes per exercise
Each exercise is structured as follows:
- Brief didactic information on a selection of 3 CBTFrame techniques.
- A 5-8 minute video vignette showing a mock therapy session featuring real therapists and actors playing clients.
- A short coding activity asking participants to recognize techniques and rate extensiveness, followed by immediate feedback including exact therapist statements from the video as evidence
Sample Agenda
Your Instructor
Completion & Continuing Education (CE) Information

Partnership to End Addiction, [provider number], is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: [dates]. Social workers completing this course receive 3 clinical continuing education credits.

Partnership to End Addiction has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7655. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Partnership to End Addiction is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
Continuing Education Information
- Participants must complete the entire course to receive CE credits.
- Post-test to be completed immediately after course completion within the Learning Management System.
- Participants must earn a score of 65% or higher in order to receive CE credits. If participants score below 65%, they will have the opportunity to retest up to 2 times.
- The course evaluation must be completed for participants to be eligible to receive CE credit.
- Eligible participants will receive CE credit certificates via email within 14 business days. Certificates of completion are distributed by email only.
For any additional information related to subject matter, coding activities, comments, or problem resolution, contact our team at Academy@toendaddiction.org.
Polices and Accommodations
For this asynchronous training, registration is automated through the Learning Management System with no date-related restrictions.
Individual users can register here.
Our Refund Policy, Cancellation Policy, and Accessibility Accommodations:
- Full refunds are issued only if a training is canceled by Partnership to End Addiction or at the discretion of Partnership to End Addiction based on written request;
- For partial refund of a Partnership to End Addiction training, registrants must withdraw prior to beginning the course.
We value inclusion and access for all participants and have worked to design the training for a variety of learners. Content includes captioned audio materials. If you need to request special accommodations, please contact Academy@toendaddiction.org
For larger groups or cohorts, please email Academy@toendaddiction.org for more information on packages and pricing.
Course Interactions & System Requirements
This course is completely self-paced. Course questions can be directed to: Academy@toendaddiction.org
System requirements
- Operating Systems: Any device that supports modern web browsing: Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, or other operating systems.
- Internet browser: Google Chrome is recommended for best learning experience, but all other browsers are supported (Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Safari).
- Broadband Internet connection: WiFi, cellular data, broadband, or any other connection type.
This course was last updated in August 2024.