Arkansas Building Effective Services for Trauma

Arkansas Building Effective Services for Trauma Our mission is to improve outcomes for traumatized children and their families in Arkansas using: Clinical Care, Training, Advocacy, Evaluation/Research

⏰ It's time to sign up for TF-CBT Booster Consultation Calls ⏰Have you recently graduated from TF-CBT training with ARBE...
08/26/2026

⏰ It's time to sign up for TF-CBT Booster Consultation Calls ⏰

Have you recently graduated from TF-CBT training with ARBEST? Do you have an active TF-CBT case? Sign up for booster calls!

Click this link to sign up: https://base.uams.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=ALX8LREPPJ

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TF-CBT Booster Consultation Calls are designed for individuals who have completed TF-CBT training with ARBEST within the last year and have an active TF-CBT case. Participants must commit to attending 70% of calls (7 out of 10, one hour in duration, bi-weekly, for five months)

Calls will take place at 12:00 p.m. (Noon) on 1st and 3rd Tuesdays:
October 6, 2026
October 20, 2026
November 3, 2026
November 17, 2026
December 1, 2026
December 15, 2026
January 19, 2027
February 2, 2027
February 16, 2027
March 16, 2027

Limited spots available in TWO upcoming CE-CERT trainings! Cost is free, but spots are limited. You don't want to miss o...
08/24/2026

Limited spots available in TWO upcoming CE-CERT trainings!
Cost is free, but spots are limited. You don't want to miss out on this opportunity!

Training #1: Northwest Arkansas Training:
Date: August 28th, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: 3825 Cawood Lane, Springdale, AR 72762
Register Here: https://redcapconnectt1.uams.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=CN8X9WCNDCEDYRDL

Training #2: Central Arkansas Training:
Date: September 1st, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Register Here: https://redcap.link/cecert9.1.26
PLEASE NOTE, REGISTRATION FOR THIS TRAINING CLOSES AUGUST 25th!!

Sign up today for the next ARBEST webinar "A Proactive Approach to Mental Health: Expanding Supports beyond Treatment" p...
08/18/2026

Sign up today for the next ARBEST webinar "A Proactive Approach to Mental Health: Expanding Supports beyond Treatment" presented by Dr. Allison Smith.

Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jVkzzt6xQra5-mk40fErnQ

Date: August 24, 2026
Time: 12:00 p.m. CST (Noon)
Presenter: Allison Smith, PhD
Description: Mental health care is often reactive, focused on addressing difficulties once they have taken hold. One of the most powerful ways to make a long-term difference is to shift this perspective from reactive to proactive. Therapists are uniquely situated to lead that shift. They can help children adopt a proactive mindset toward their own mental health and support the important relationships around them (with educators, parents, and other caregivers) in understanding it too. When we reframe coping skills as positive mental health practices rather than tools reserved for moments of distress, we help normalize mental health and promote healthy habits across whole families. This webinar introduces a practical toolkit and framework for weaving these proactive strategies into work with children and the systems that surround them, with school settings as a key focus but not the only one. Participants can earn a CEU for attending the webinar.

📣New Training Opportunity!📣Registration is open for a virtual Managing Youth Trauma Effectively (MYTE) Facilitator Train...
08/14/2026

📣New Training Opportunity!📣

Registration is open for a virtual Managing Youth Trauma Effectively (MYTE) Facilitator Training! This training is designed for any individual who is interested in learning how to facilitate MYTE parenting groups.
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Date: September 18, 2026
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual (Zoom)

Register here: https://redcap.link/myte9.18.26
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MYTE is a trauma-informed curriculum for caregivers of children (ages 0-6 years) of children with trauma. The psychoeducational group intervention helps caregivers understand the impact of trauma, learn trauma-sensitive parenting approaches, and create a safer, more nurturing home environment.

Join us for our monthly webinar "A Proactive Approach to Mental Health: Expanding Supports beyond Treatment" on August 2...
08/05/2026

Join us for our monthly webinar "A Proactive Approach to Mental Health: Expanding Supports beyond Treatment" on August 24th at Noon, presented by Dr. Allison Smith. Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jVkzzt6xQra5-mk40fErnQ

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Date: August 24th, 2026
Time: 12:00 pm CST (Noon)
Trainer: Allison Smith, PhD
Description: Mental health care is often reactive, focused on addressing difficulties once they have taken hold. One of the most powerful ways to make a long-term difference is to shift this perspective from reactive to proactive. Therapists are uniquely situated to lead that shift. They can help children adopt a proactive mindset toward their own mental health and support the important relationships around them (with educators, parents, and other caregivers) in understanding it too. When we reframe coping skills as positive mental health practices rather than tools reserved for moments of distress, we help normalize mental health and promote healthy habits across whole families. This webinar introduces a practical toolkit and framework for weaving these proactive strategies into work with children and the systems that surround them, with school settings as a key focus but not the only one. Participants can earn a CEU for attending the webinar.

Registration for our DC:0-5 training is now open!Dates: August 12-14, 2026Location: Virtual (Zoom)Trainers: Kelly Hamman...
07/16/2026

Registration for our DC:0-5 training is now open!

Dates: August 12-14, 2026
Location: Virtual (Zoom)
Trainers: Kelly Hamman, LCSW; Sufna John, PhD; Glenn Mesman, PhD
Cost: Training is free, but participants must purchase a DC:0-5 manual

Register in the ARBEST Web Portal: https://apps.uams.edu/PRI/ArBEST/Training

Join us for our July webinar "Supporting Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences" presented by Drs. Sufna John, Glenn...
07/09/2026

Join us for our July webinar "Supporting Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences" presented by Drs. Sufna John, Glenn Mesman, and Allison Smith on July 29th, 2026 at 12:00 pm CST (Noon). This webinar will discuss the HOPE (Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences) framework, a strengths-based model that centers on positive experiences (PCEs) as a way to promote healthy development and buffer the effects of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Tkad8ATATMqlJ3tUtSbCBw

Spots still available for our upcoming Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) training! ARBEST is hosting ...
07/02/2026

Spots still available for our upcoming Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) training! ARBEST is hosting an in-person TF-CBT training from July 29-31 at UAMS in Little Rock. Sign up today through the ARBEST WebPortal. https://apps.uams.edu/PRI/ArBEST/Account/Login

Sign up for our FREE webinar! Title: Supporting Healthy Outcomes from Positive ExperiencesDate: July 29th, 2026Time: 12:...
06/30/2026

Sign up for our FREE webinar!

Title: Supporting Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences
Date: July 29th, 2026
Time: 12:00 pm CST (Noon)
Presenters: Drs. Sufna John, Glenn Mesman, and Allison Smith
Description: The HOPE (Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences) framework is a strengths-based, model that centers on positive childhood experiences (PCEs) as a way to promote healthy development and buffer the effects of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). It focuses attention on what helps children thrive rather than focusing primarily on the adverse impacts of traumatic stress. This webinar will help mental health professionals translate the framework into practice, offering concrete ways to identify and strengthen PCEs in assessment, treatment planning, and everyday work with children and families. Participants can earn a CEU for attending this webinar.

Registration Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Tkad8ATATMqlJ3tUtSbCBw

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