CDP Presents: Therapeutic Relationship-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - Basic Principles and Optimization for Suicidal Clients via Zoom

23 September 2026, Noon to 1:30 p.m. Eastern

Description: This 90-minute webinar will introduce participants to Therapeutic Relationship-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TRF-CBT), an emerging approach that integrates core CBT principles with a deliberate focus on the therapeutic relationship as a primary mechanism of change. Participants will learn how to conceptualize and strengthen therapeutic alliance within a CBT framework, using it to enhance engagement, collaboration, and clinical outcomes. The session will outline specific, evidence-informed strategies for addressing alliance ruptures, fostering client autonomy, and using the therapist–client relationship as both a facilitator and an agent of change. Applications across a range of presenting problems and populations will be discussed, with an emphasis on suicide prevention and practical implementation.

Please note: While registration is slated to end once the webinar begins on 23 September 2026, space in this event is limited and registration will close once capacity has been reached, even if this is before the final registration date. 

Target Audience: For behavioral health/healthcare providers who treat military personnel, veterans, and their families.

To access the course, on the day of the event, log into your account here: https://deploymentpsych.ce21.com/Account/MyAccount and click on the green "Launch Webinar" button.

System Requirements:
This course will be presented via Zoom teleconferencing software. Zoom is browser-based, however an add-in may need to be installed before attending. Participants can test their computer's capabilities by clicking here (or visiting https://zoom.us/test​). We recommend those using Internet connections on government or military locations test their ability to load Zoom in advance of the event to ensure there are no technical difficulties. Microphones and webcams are not necessary, but you will need a computer with working speakers or headphones. If you encounter connection difficulties when using your computer, the Zoom app is also available for iOS and Android devices.

Continuing Education Details:
The Center for Deployment Psychology is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Center for Deployment Psychology maintains responsibility for this program and its content. The Center for Deployment Psychology offers attendees 1.5 credit hours for participation in this training.

Participant attendance data will be collected electronically during webinars. There is a 30-day time limit post-training to complete all CE requirements. If you do not wish to complete the evaluation, please contact the training event's POC after the training event. Partial credits cannot be issued. 

Inquiries regarding CE credits may be directed via email to Jeremy Karp at jeremy.karp.ctr@usuhs.edu. CEs provided by American Psychological Association sponsors are acceptable for most licensed professionals when renewing their license and it is our experience that these CE credits have been recognized by most professional state license boards. However, please check with your board regarding the acceptability of these CE credits for this activity.

For additional details, please click here or on the "CE DETAILS" button at the top of the page.

For technical issues, please contact Mr. Jeremy Karp (jeremy.karp.ctr@usuhs.edu) or Mr. Chris Adams (christopher.adams.ctr@usuhs.edu).