Dissemination and Implementation Initiatives
Attachment, Self-Regulation, and Competence (ARC) Learning Collaborative
The Tennessee COE Network has established an ARC Learning Collaborative to train community mental health providers in the ARC model. ARC is a framework is a framework for intervention with youth and families who have experienced multiple and/or prolonged traumatic stress. ARC identifies three core domains that are frequently impacted among traumatized youth, and which are relevant to future resiliency. ARC provides a theoretical framework, core principles of intervention, and a guiding structure for providers working with these children and their caregivers, while recognizing that a one-size-model does not fit all. ARC is designed for youth from early childhood to adolescence and their caregivers or care-giving systems. Learn more about ARC.
Faculty Lead: Jon S Ebert, PsyD
Department of Children's Services (DCS) Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths Implementation
The CANS is a multi-purpose assessment tool developed to support decision making and monitor outcomes in child-serving systems. The Vanderbilt COE maintains a statewide infrastructure to train and certify DCS staff to reliably use the CANS, and deploys a staff of Master’s-level consultants in each DCS region to support use of the information for services planning. Learn more about CANS.
Faculty Lead: Richard A Epstein, PhD, MPH
Program Manager: Kathy Gracey, MEd
Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) Learning Collaborative
The Tennessee COE Network has established a TF-CBT Learning Collaborative to train community mental health providers to deliver TF-CBT with fidelity. TF-CBT is a conjoint child and parent psychotherapy model for children who are experiencing significant emotional and behavioral difficulties related to traumatic life events. It is a components-based hybrid treatment model that incorporates trauma-sensitive interventions with cognitive behavioral, family, and humanistic principles.
Faculty Lead: Jon S Ebert, PsyD
Youth Development Learning Collaborative
The Tennessee COE Network has established a Youth Development Learning Collaborative to train community mental health providers to deliver the evidenced based program Teen Outreach Program (TOP) to congregate care facilities. The TOP program is designed to empower teens to lead successful lives and build strong communities.
Faculty Lead: Jon S Ebert, PsyD