Level 1: CSAYC Clinical Credential
Training Dates: Click on the calendar to register.
Training will be held virtually via Zoom. You must be able to attend all 6 days of training and cameras must remain on.
Attendees will receive specialized, advanced training focused on youth with sexually problematic or harmful behaviors, victims of sexual abuse, and their families. This comprehensive training combines both didactic instruction and experiential learning, ensuring a strong therapeutic foundation.
Our interactive virtual sessions include expert-led presentations, breakout discussions, and group collaboration. Participants should be prepared to actively engage with cameras on for the training.
Field Instruction & Certification:
Following the six-day training, attendees begin Field Instruction, lasting up to six months. This phase includes at least three sessions—virtual or in-person—led by a credentialed field instructor to reinforce training concepts and assess practical application of skills. Expectations for field instruction will be outlined throughout the program.
Upon successful completion of both training and field instruction, attendees earn the Credentialed Sexually Abusive Youth Clinician (CSAYC) certification, signifying expertise in intervention and therapeutic approaches. To maintain Level 1 - CSAYC credential, participants must complete 20 hours of continuing education every two years.
Cost of Training: $2500 for training and all field work
CE Hours: 7 hours will be offered each day (M-W). At total of 40 CE hours will be issued.
- Program is for practitioners who have worked at least one year with youth, have a Master’s degree or higher, and are interested in working with youth who have engaged in sexually harmful behaviors and/or the victims
- TF-CBT Web or an EMDR 2 Day certificate must be submitted at least 7 days before first day of training. TF-CBT Web online training can be found at https://tfcbt2.musc.edu/. Certificates must be submitted to training@advocacyandtraining.org for record keeping. The TF-CBT or EMDR 2 day fee is not included in this registration fee.
- Completion of pre-readings and a pre-assessment questions must be completed one week prior to first day of training. Access information will be emailed post registration.
Advocacy and Training Alliance/Damar Services provides credentialing to individuals for Credentialed Sexually Abusive Youth Clinician (CSAYC) status. Advocacy and Training Alliance/Damar Services does not provide “licenses” and Damar/ATA is not responsible for the licensing status, or lack thereof, of any registrant. All registrants are encouraged to review applicable Indiana statues to ensure they are in compliance with state law before engaging in counseling, therapy, and/or social work.” (IC 25-23.6-3; IC 25-23.6-4; IC 25-23.6-4.5; IC 25-23.6-10.1)” If not an Indiana provider, please verify with your state law before engaging in counseling, therapy, and/or social work.
- Summarize the foundations for best practice treatment components for children and youth who have experienced a form of sexual abuse.
- Demonstrate basic skills of motivational interviewing.
- Summarize the components of a quality risk assessment.
- Recognize the varying stages of sexual development after a sexual abuse experience.
- Identify skills for best practice within family therapy.
- Recognize and utilize best practice treatment components to address the sexual behavior experience.
- Differentiate between best practice treatment for victim, problematic, and/or harmful sexual behavior.
Advocacy and Training Alliance, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7337. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Advocacy and Training Alliance, LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
Future Training Dates:
Fall 2024