The CBTFrame self-paced training is 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. The standard course includes 25 modules that each take about 15 minutes to complete. If you’d like extra training and practice, the extended version includes 52 modules.

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.

After attending participants will be able to:

1. Describe the conceptual bases behind the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBTFrame) techniques.
2. Recognize and differentiate between the CBTFrame techniques.
3. Demonstrate the ability to observationally code the CBTFrame techniques on a five-point scale as they occur in mock video sessions.
4. Give examples of how a functional analysis of behavior can be applied to your work as a treatment provider.
5. Express the clinical benefits of breaking down the three-part model (thinking, feeling doing) within treatment.
6. List specific treatment techniques for equipping adolescents with skills to better understand and cope with difficult cognitions and emotions.
7. Define specific techniques for dissecting a problem behavior and coming up with potential solutions to discuss and/or try.
8. Recognize the advantages of activity sampling, i.e. helping clients identify new, positive activities.
9. Apply clinical techniques related to communication and assertiveness skills building.
10. Demonstrate the ability to practice new skills within sessions.
11. Describe the benefits of involving caregivers in an adolescent’s treatment through updates or invitation to participate in sessions.