Trauma Narration in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- An Advanced Training
Sept. 24, 2025
1:00pm - 4:00pm EST (10:00am-1:00pm PST)
- Over half of youth report experiencing a traumatic event before turning 18 (McLaughlin et al., 2012), placing them at risk for depression, posttraumatic stress symptoms, self-harm ideation, and other negative long-term outcomes.
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) is a gold-standard, evidence-based treatment for children and adolescents ages 3-17 with trauma-related symptoms such as depression, anxiety, and posttraumatic stress. It has been delivered and studied in an array of settings (outpatient, inpatient, school-based) and with culturally diverse youth. TF-CBT has over 20 studies showing its effectiveness in decreasing PTSD and depressive symptoms in children and teens and improving the relationship between children and their caregivers.
Research on training therapists in TF-CBT has shown that 70% of therapists report that Trauma Narration component of the treatment is the most challenging to implement (even after the initial 3-day training). As a result, this advanced training aims to increase knowledge, competence, and confidence in delivering this component among learners.
This advanced training, led by TF-CBT National Trainer, Dr. Carole Swiecicki, Ph.D., is for clinicians who have already participated in a basic/intermediate, 2-, 3- or 4- day training in TF-CBT by an Approved TF-CBT trainer. This will be a live, virtual training with multiple case examples illustrating Trauma Narration.
70% of therapists report that the Trauma Narration component of TF-CBT is the most challenging to implement (even after the initial 3-day training; Sprang et al., 2020).
Trauma Narration in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT): An Advanced Training
Sept. 24, 2025
This advanced training, led by Approved TF-CBT Trainer, Dr. Carole Swiecicki, Ph.D., is for clinicians who have already participated in a basic/intermediate, 2-, 3- or 4- day training in TF-CBT by an Approved TF-CBT trainer. This will be a live, virtual training with multiple case examples illustrating Trauma Narration.
- Event Location: This training will be delivered live, via Zoom. There is NOT a replay of the event.
- Event Dates: Sept. 24, 2025
- Event Schedule: 1:00pm – 4:00pm EST (10:00am – 1:00pm PST)
- Training Fee: $125 per person
- CE Credit Hours: A maximum of 2.75 CE credit hours are available. Participants must attend the full training to be eligible for CE credit hours. See below for details.
- Deadline/Cancellations: Registration closes Monday, Sept. 21, 2025 (but may close sooner if the training reaches capacity). Refunds for cancellation may be awarded up to 7 days before the start of the training. All requested refunds are subject to a 5% processing fee. To request a refund please email info@harbormaple.com or complete the form at the bottom of this page. If the training must be cancelled due to unforeseen speaker circumstances, an alternate date will be offered. For those that cannot attend the alternate date, a full refund will be issued.
- Prerequisite: This is an advanced TF-CBT training for therapists who have already completed the initial 2-, 3- or 4- day training in TF-CBT by an Approved TF-CBT Trainer. Participants may be asked to provide the name/dates of their TF-CBT training at registration.
- Requests for ADA Accommodations can be made by emailing or calling Dr. Swiecicki at cswiecicki@harbormaplecounseling.com or 843-874-8526
- Space is limited.
For additional information, fill out the form below or reach out to cswiecicki@harbormaplecounseling.com.
Trauma Narration in TF-CBT
An Advanced Training
$
125/person
One-time Purchase
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Live, virtual training led by approved tF-CBT Trainer
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After you register/purchase, you will receive an email with additional details, including the Zoom link. Be sure to check your Spam!
Register Here!
Meet the trainer
Hello!
Carole Swiecicki, Ph.D.
Dr. Carole Swiecicki, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist, owner at Harbor Maple Counseling and Psychological Services and Affiliate Assistant Professor in the MUSC Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. She also provides direction to Remolina Support Programs and co-directs Project BEST, a statewide implementation project aimed at increasing access to evidence-based trauma services in South Carolina.
Dr. Swiecicki received her Ph.D. in clinical psychology at St. Louis University, followed by a psychology internship at the National Crime Victims Research and Treatment Center at the Medical University of South Carolina. Her clinical work and research focuses on disseminating effective assessments and interventions for traumatized children, teens, and adults.
Dr. Swiecicki has over 20 years of experience delivering TF-CBT. She has delivered it in English and Spanish, and in outpatient, residential, and community (e.g., home, school) settings.
Dr. Swiecicki is an Approved TF-CBT Trainer and has conducted training with US- and Internationally-based therapists in this model. She also has obtained numerous federal grants aimed improving access to evidence-based trauma treatment. She is a former member of the board of directors at National Children’s Alliance, Child Advocacy Centers of Virginia and the South Carolina Network of Children’s Advocacy Centers.
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participant requirements
TF-CBT Clinical Training is for mental health professionals who:
- Have a master’s degree or higher in a mental health field and are licensed or license-eligible. (Students in graduate courses that provide services with appropriate supervision can participate.)
- Work with children who have experienced trauma.
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Are able to complete TF-CBTweb 2.0 (https://tfcbt2.musc.edu/) and provide a certificate prior to the first day of training.
TF-CBTweb carries a separate fee of $35 to be paid on the MUSC website. -
Have a device that allows for both audio and visual transmission, and will be available to be visible on screen for the full training (minus planned breaks, of course!)
Even over Zoom this is an interactive training with role plays and participation!
Participant Expectations:
Participate actively in the live training
This training is not one of those "put it on Zoom and walk away!" Participants will have role-plays in small breakout rooms and discussion through each of the 3 days.
complete consultation while delivering tf-cbt
Consultation calls are kept small (no more than 15 per group) and clinicians are expected to complete 3 TF-CBT cases over the course of the training, presenting on cases during the calls. Therapists routinely rate these as one of the most helpful parts of the training program!
helpful reading
It is recommended that participants read Treating Trauma and Traumatic Grief in Children and Adolescents, 2nd Ed.
continuing education details
Learning Objectives
Describe the predictors of trauma-related distress, and how TF-CBT addresses these.
Demonstrate/apply Trauma Narration techniques with youth clients with trauma-symptoms.
Demonstrate the ability to process trauma-related cognitions within the Trauma Narration component.
CE Approvals
- Social Workers: This program is approved by the National Association of Social Workers – South Carolina Chapter (CE Approval # 886385087) to offer 2.75 continuing education general contact hours.
- Psychologists: This live activity is approved for a maximum of 2.75 APA CE credit(s). Psychologists should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Harbor Maple Counseling & Psychological Services is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Harbor Maple Counseling & Psychological Services maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
Frequently asked
Yes, this training is meets one of the requirements for certification in TF-CBT. The trainer, Dr. Carole Swiecicki, is an approved trainer in TF-CBT and the training program – including both the basic, 3-day live training and 12 consultation calls – meets standards for national certification. There are additional certification requirements, which are listed at tfcbt.org.
Short answer: Most likely, yes!
If you are a graduate student in a mental health program and provide counseling/therapy with children or teens that have experienced trauma, with necessary supervision according to laws in your state/area, then yes. However, clinicians seeking national certification cannot apply until they have obtained their license.
No. There are international training standards in TF-CBT, which include participating in a live, interactive training with an approved trainer. Even over Zoom, this training has breakouts and role plays. The days are kept to 5 training hours to limit “Zoom fatigue.”
- Refunds for cancellation may be awarded up to 7 days before the start of the training. All refunds are subject to a 5% processing fee. To request a refund please email cswiecicki@harbormaplecounseling.com or complete the form at the bottom of this page.
register for the upcoming training
Trauma Narration in TF-CBT
An Advanced Training
$
125/person
One-time Purchase
-
Live virtual training led by approved tF-CBT Trainer
-
After you register/purchase, you will receive an email with additional details, including the Zoom link. Be sure to check your Spam!
Register Here!