Training Task Force

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Chair
Karin Vanderzee
Email:
 klvanderzee@uams.edu
 
BOD Liaison
Naomi Perry
Email:
​ naomip075@gmail.com

Committee Members

• Robin Gurwitch, robin.gurwitch@duke.edu
• Cheryl B. McNeil, cmcneil@wvu.edu
• Alejandra J. Moreno, morenoaj@jacksoncounty.org
• John Paul Abner, jpabner@milligan.edu 
• Emma Girard, dremmagirard@gmail.com
• Katherine (Kate) Gibson, kgibson@kurtzpsychology.com  
• Arnyis Woodberry, arnyis2@yahoo.com
• Kate Bennett, katebennettlcsw@gmail.com

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The purpose of the Training task force is to:  

• ​Aid PCIT International in the effective dissemination of PCIT with good treatment integrity

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Successes:

• Construction of training guidelines for therapists and trainers
• ​Aided in certifying therapists and Level I Trainers
• Consulted with agencies about PCIT dissemination with good treatment integrity

Future Priorities:

• Complete revisions to Level II and Global Trainer Guidelines
• Creating new resources for certified therapists to make certification more attractive
• ​Facilitating access to parent to effective training aids