AF-CBT Cohort #2
Applications Open (2026)
07/09/2026 - 07/09/2026
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Virtual via Zoom
Training in Alternatives for Families: A Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
Alternatives for Families: A Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (AF-CBT) is a behavioral family intervention for families who exhibit or are at risk for problems with anger, aggression,
and/or child physical abuse. AF-CBT seeks to improve relationships between school-aged children and their parents/caregivers using a comprehensive approach that targets the risks for conflict and coercion and the clinical consequences of its exposure.
AF-CBT has been successfully delivered in diverse settings, such as clinics, in-home, residential treatment facilities, schools and juvenile detention facilities.
Who Should Apply for AF-CBT Cohort #2?
- Applicants are encouraged to apply as part of a team, which can bolster clinical implementation and model sustainability efforts both during and after the training period.
- When reviewing applications, preference will be given to committed teams with a highly supportive Senior Leader.
- Individual practitioners are also welcome to apply and may be paired with other individual practitioners for support/peer supervision during the Learning Collaborative.
- Priority is given to clinician who accept Medicaid
Team Member Requirements
Senior Leaders (at least 1 per team) must have:
- Administrative responsibility within their organization and/or within the local mental health community;
- Authority to make systematic changes (e.g., procedures, budgeting) to support the implementation of AF-CBT within their organization and/or across their community.
Clinicians (6 per team maximum) must:
- Be a licensed clinician in North Carolina, including clinical social workers, marriage and family therapists, professional counselors, psychological associates, psychologists, child psychiatrists, nurse specialists or practitioners. (Provisionally licensed applicants will be considered.)
- Minimum one year of post-Master’s clinical experience
- Commitment to evidence-based practices
- Effective documentation and time management skills
Application Information
| Application Release | February 24, 2026 |
| Application Form | AF-CBT 2026 Application |
| Information call | Virtual Info call: March 5, 2026 @ 12:00 PM Register Here |
| Acceptance Notifications | Applications will remain open until capacity is reached. |
Training Dates
| Assessment Webinar (Virtual) | July 9, 2026 9:00am – 12:00pm |
| Learning Sessions 1 & 2 | July 14 – 15, 2026 9:00am – 1:00pm |
| Learning Session 3 & 4 | July 21 & 22, 2026 9:00am – 1:00pm |
Training Costs
| Clinician Tuition | $1250 |
| Senior Leader Tuition | Free |
| Other Costs | Staff time for training days, consultation calls, and implementing AF-CBT services with clients |