*Registration payment includes Credit Cards and Interfund Transfers ONLY.
ReCAST II Mecklenburg has partnered with Live N Joy Counseling Services and South Piedmont AHEC to provide the AF-CBT certification for a second cohort. ReCAST II Mecklenburg would like to invite you to attend one of two FREE AF-CBT Information Sessions. These sessions will provide an overview of the AF-CBT curriculum and certification process. The sessions will also explain the application and selection process for attending the training through this initiative.
What is AF-CBT?
Alternatives for Families: A Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (AF-CBT) is a trauma-informed, evidence-based intervention designed to improve the relationship between children and their caregivers by addressing individual and family problems relating to:
• Family conflicts
• Behavior problems, including physical aggression
• Anger and verbal aggression, including emotional abuse
• Harsh physical discipline, physical aggression, or child physical abuse, or
• Child trauma-related symptoms secondary to any of the above
These patterns may be shown by an individual caregiver or a child/adolescent, and/or by the family. Therefore, AF-CBT targets the caregiver, child/adolescent, and the larger family context. AF-CBT promotes the use of positive coping and self-control skills, effective and safe discipline strategies, and useful family problem solving and communication skills that can improve child behavior and well-being, help families get along better, and maintain a safe and secure home environment.
Please Note: AF-CBT training requires a MS/MA degree or higher.
Who Should Attend?
This information session is for individuals who hold a masters degree or above that are interested in becoming AF-CBT certified and who engage in direct service provision for youth and families in Mecklenburg County. (Employees/Staff within education, Healthcare, Faith communities, Non-profit - especially youth-serving organizations, Government, Justice, and MOU partners of Mecklenburg County ReCAST II)
Information Session 1
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
12:00pm-1:00pm
CLICK HERE to Register for Information Session 1
Information Session 2
Thursday, January 16, 2025
12:00pm-1:00pm
CLICK HERE to Register for Information Session 2
You only need to attend one session. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. These sessions are for information purposes only. Credit will not be provided for the information sessions. Please register through the links above and NOT through the South Piedmont AHEC standard registration process.
Ready to Apply?
CLICK HERE to Complete an Application.
Applications are accepted until January 31, 2025
A notification of acceptance will be sent by February 17-21.
ReCAST II
Resiliency in Communities After Stress and Trauma (ReCAST II) is a program within the Mecklenburg County Department of Public Health. ReCAST II is a 4 year SAMHSA funded program with a goal to create a more resilient Mecklenburg County by supporting trauma informed care in the roots of the community, increasing access to quality mental health care, and supporting the work of community violence prevention. To learn more, visit: https://www.vision.recastmeck.com
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