AF-CBT Alternatives for Families: A Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (AF-CBT) is an evidence-based intervention designed to improve family functioning.

AF-CBT is an evidence-based treatment (EBT) designed to improve the relationships between children and caregivers in families involved in physical coercion or force and chronic conflict and hostility. AF-CBT addresses concerns about child physical abuse and exposure to related circumstances, such as harsh physical discipline or punishment, including aggression and family interactions characterized

by hostile interactions and conflict. It has been adapted for children diagnosed with behavior problems or disorders, including Conduct Disorder (CD) and Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD). Treatment is primarily in outpatient settings, but more recently it has been delivered on an individual basis in alternative settings (e.g., inpatient, residential). To goal of AF-CBT is to reduce risk factors for physically abusive or coercive behavior and ameliorate the consequences of those experiences for children, at both the individual and family levels. To learn more, become trained in AF-CBT, or find a qualified AF-CBT clinician, please visit our website (afcbt.org) or sent us an email (partnerships@upmc.edu).

Create your own online Jeopardy game!
09/24/2024

Create your own online Jeopardy game!

Create your own jeopardy template online, without PowerPoint. Or browse the pre-made templates created by other people!

Another way to interact virtually with kids
09/24/2024

Another way to interact virtually with kids

Can't decide? Wheel Decide for you! Set your own custom choices and then spin the wheel to make the random decision (lunch, movie, anything!)

Great way to engage kids
08/26/2024

Great way to engage kids

Stack the last rock and win To win, you will need a steady hand and nerves of steel. The stack remains fairly stable for the first 3-4 rocks stacked. After that, the stack begins to sway ever more so with each additional piece played. Win round by successfully stacking the 16th stone or lose a ro...

Are you a case manager or parent advocate? Sign up for Alternatives for Professionals training - https://www.afcbt.org/A...
08/22/2024

Are you a case manager or parent advocate? Sign up for Alternatives for Professionals training - https://www.afcbt.org/AFP #

08/16/2024
Another emotion regulation tool! Easy stickers to put on phones, tablets, and laptops to remind adults and kids to take ...
07/24/2024

Another emotion regulation tool! Easy stickers to put on phones, tablets, and laptops to remind adults and kids to take a few deep breaths.

Features: The feelings stickers for kids will effectively help relieve anxiety and stress, allowing you to find comfort and relaxation. The sensory stimulation provided by these stickers helps distract the mind and promotes a sense of calmness and peace. You can give the sensory strips to your c...

Wondering how to encourage younger children to practice relaxation? Here's a great idea from an AF-CBT clinician.
07/24/2024

Wondering how to encourage younger children to practice relaxation? Here's a great idea from an AF-CBT clinician.

Individually packaged Yoga Joes. Collect them all! Ranging between 1" and 3" tall. Ships assorted! We can try to accommodate shipping preferred poses if you specify your top picks in the Notes section of the checkout cart. warrior 1 warrior 2 crow cobra headstand meditation scorpion pose peacock fir...

Games are a great way to engage kids in telehealth. You can adapt the colors to mean anything you're working on.
07/02/2024

Games are a great way to engage kids in telehealth. You can adapt the colors to mean anything you're working on.

Interactive digital board game template. Free for Google Slides or PowerPoint. It features clickable spaces and cards. Create a custom game with this free template!

Lots of ways to explore emotions with kids using resources from Inside Out
07/02/2024

Lots of ways to explore emotions with kids using resources from Inside Out

Inside Out games have never been more fun. Play this Printable Inside Out Emotions Board Game to teach colors and emotions to young children!

06/18/2024

Here's a fun way to engage older kids in reviewing their knowledge about emotion regulation

Name one coping skill to manage anger in school., Name one thing you shouldn't do when you're angry., What do you call taking time away from the situation that made you mad?, True or False - Learning about what makes you feel angry can help you get less angry next time.

February 7th is the final day to sign up for our Online February AF-CBT training. Go to www.afcbt.org and click on Join ...
02/02/2024

February 7th is the final day to sign up for our Online February AF-CBT training. Go to www.afcbt.org and click on Join a Training!

Alternatives for Families: a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (AF-CBT) is a trauma-informed evidence-based treatment (EBT) designed to improve the relationships between children and caregivers in families involved in arguments/conflict, physical force/discipline/aggression, child physical abuse, or chil...

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