Courses & Workshops

CEU Credits: NASW accreditation
Location: JBFCS, 120 W 57th St, NY
Registration: www.SeligInstitute.org / 212-632-4669
Director: Paula Panzer, MD

The JBFCS Center for Trauma Program Innovation actively disseminates knowledge about state-of-the art
trauma services and treatment approaches throughout New York City and New York State. Since its founding
in 1998, it has developed innovative programs that address family, community and societal violence and the
impact of disasters and terrorism. The Center promotes the development of new trauma services for children
and their families, both on the local and national level. In just the last 3 years it provided more than 640 hours
of trauma training for well over 5,000 professionals from both JBFCS and community agencies and schools.

Our staff can arrange assistance through collaboration, consultation and training in the following areas:

Training Areas • Training Topics
Bereavement and Traumatic Bereavement
• Grief and Loss in Children

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Tools for the Treatment of Children: Cognitive-Behavioral and School Interventions
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Techniques for Children with Affective and Behavioral Dysregulation
• Behavioral Play Therapy for Traumatized Adolescents in Residential Treatment
• Working with Chaotic Families: A Parenting Skills Program

Keep it REAL

LGBTQ
• Working with LGBTQ Youth in Residential Treatment
•Transforming Residential Programs into Safe Environments for LGBTQ Youth

Psychological Preparedness and Active Coping

Suicide Risk Assessment

Sanctuary® in residential settings, with teachers, clinicians and youth

Trauma
• Introduction to Trauma and PTSD
• Trauma, Domestic Violence, and Rape
• Community and Family Trauma
• Assessment and Treatment of PTSD in Adults, Adolescents
and Children
• Violence and Trauma: Assessment and Treatment of
Adults, Children and Families
• Assessment and Treatment of Complex Trauma
• Systematic Trauma Screening for Children in Foster Care
• Secondary Trauma – Minimizing Provider Risk and
Supporting

Current One-Day Sessions

Psychological First Aid
This is an evidence-informed approach to helping adults, adolescents and children in the immediate aftermath of a disaster.
May 28, Friday, 9:30am - 4:30pm

Treating Traumatized Children and Adolescents: Evidence-based Treatment Approaches
This workshop will provide an overview of the impact of trauma
on children and adolescents and on several evidence-based
trauma treatment models.
April 17, Friday, 9:30am - 4:30pm

Childhood Traumatic Loss, Ambiguous Loss, And Their Effects on Professionals

This workshop will initially focus on the impact of these complex losses on children and teens and on effective interventions. January 23, Friday, 9:30am - 4:30pm

Transforming Residential Programs into Safe Environments for LGBTQ Youths

This workshop will offer concrete steps that residential programs can take to create a safe and affirming environment for LGBTQ youth. April 24, Friday, 9:30am-4:30pm

For more information: Christina Grosso, LCAT, ATR-BC, BCETS, CTPI Training Director
CGrosso@JBFCS.org . 212 632 4698