Training Overview
The CFTSI is a brief (5-8 session), evidence-based early intervention for children 7 to 18 years old, young children ages 3-6 and children in foster care, that reduces traumatic stress reactions and the onset of PTSD. CFTSI is implemented within 30-45 days following a traumatic event or the disclosure of physical or sexual abuse. CFTSI is used successfully with children with extensive trauma histories. In addition, CFTSI can act as a seamless introduction to longer-term treatment and other mental health interventions when necessary.
The goal of CFTSI is to decrease post-traumatic stress reactions and onset of PTSD by increasing communication and family support. As an evidence-based early intervention, CFTSI fills the gap between standardized acute interventions and evidence-based, longer-term treatments required to deal with enduring posttraumatic reactions.
CFTSI Training Requirements
- Attend all sessions of the virtual interactive CFTSI training with your camera on.
- Participate in at least 11 of 14 one-hour consultation calls over 7–8 months.
- Actively implement CFTSI with clients throughout the consultation period. (If you’ll be on leave at any point during your consultation call period, contact us before registering.)
- Complete at least 3 CFTSI cases before the end of the consultation period.
- Present at least two CFTSI cases during consultation calls.
- Collect pre- and post-CFTSI outcome data for children and caregivers to enter into NCA’s upcoming CFTSI Data System.
Register through NCA Mental Health Hub
Register by Friday, September 25, 2026