When: Monday, April 20th & Tuesday, April 21st
Time: 9am - 4pm
Where: The Learning Lamp, 2025 Bedford St., Johnstown
Register Here by April 15th, 2026
CBITS & Bounce Back Facilitator Training
A Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Trauma in Schools
CBITS and Bounce Back are skill-based, group interventions aimed at relieving symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, and depression among school-aged (K - 12th grade) students exposed to trauma.
CBITS Facilitator Certification is available to all master’s level education, human services, or mental health professionals. Bachelor’s level professionals may participate in the training and act as Co-Facilitators in conjunction with a Certified CBITS Facilitator.
This CBITS & Bounce Back Facilitator Training is offered FREE of cost to all Cambria & Somerset County participants.
Funding for CBITS and Bounce Back is provided through Cambria Country Drug & Alcohol Program and Somerset Single County Authority for Drug & Alcohol.
4 “R’s” of Trauma-Informed Care
REALIZE
Realizes widespread impact of trauma and understands potential path for recovery.
RESPOND
Responds by fully integrating knowledge about trauma into policies, procedures, and practices.
RECOGNIZE
Recognizes signs and symptoms of trauma in clients, families, staff, and others involved with the system.
RESIST
Seeks to actively resist re-traumatization.