Bounce Back Cohort #3
Applications Open! (Fall 2026)
09/14/2026 - 09/15/2026
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Virtual via Zoom
Training in Bounce Back
NC CTP provides mental health professionals with comprehensive training through structured Learning Collaboratives, joining this Learning Collaborative will equip clinicians to implement Bounce Back.
The Bounce Back model is an adaptation of the CBITS model (Cognitive-Behavioral Intervention for Trauma in Schools). Bounce Back is a cognitive-behavioral, skills-based, group intervention aimed at relieving symptoms of child traumatic stress, anxiety, depression, and functional impairment among elementary school children (ages 5-11) who have been exposed to traumatic events.
Bounce Back is a 10-session group where children learn and practice feelings identification, relaxation, problem solving and conflict resolution skills, while building positive associations and social supports. It also includes 2-3 individual sessions in which children complete a brief trauma narrative to process their traumatic memory and/or grief and share it with a caregiver.
Training Requirements
Bounce Back groups are run by two trained clinicians who will work together to facilitate groups with 3-10 similarly-aged students, manage behaviors, and provide individual student and caregiver sessions.
Group Facilitator (clinician):
- Responsible for leading Bounce Back groups;
- Licensed Master’s- or PhD-level clinicians working with students in elementary schools
- Attends all learning sessions
- Attends monthly consultation calls
Senior Leader:
- Responsible for supporting and overseeing Bounce Back implementation
- Has authority to make decisions within the school or agency regarding time and resources
- Attends all learning sessions and participates in monthly senior leader calls
Who Should Apply for Bounce Back Cohort 3?
Bounce Back group facilitation training is designed for teams from elementary schools:
- Applicants are encouraged to apply as part of a team, which can bolster 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.
Application Information
| Applications Open | March 3, 2026 |
| Application Link | Bounce Back Cohort 3 Application |
| Have questions? Register for our upcoming info call: | Bounce Back Info Call: Apr 17, 2026 @ 12:00 p.m. ET Register Here |
| Acceptance Notifications | Applications will remain open until capacity is reached. |
Training Dates
| Learning Session 1 (Virtual) | September 14 & 15, 2026 9:00am – 4:00pm |
Training Costs
| Clinicians | $500 |
| Senior Leaders | Free |