What are the TTT benefits?

In MDFT, the cost savings can be enormous. MDFT International still provides ongoing coaching and implementation support services, but these are much less expensive than training new therapists. TTT enables agencies to train new therapists in-house, which is absolutely essential to effectively addressing staff turnover. Although Train-the-Trainers programs have not been widely studied, there is a growing consensus concerning their advantages over Expert/Purveyor-Led Training, including increased access to training, reduced costs and time required for training, increased program sustainability, and benefits of having on-site trainers who are knowledgeable of local, agency, and systems issues.

What kinds of programs are good candidates for the TTT program?

The Train-the-Trainers program is not for everybody. However, it is extremely successful with agencies that are:

• Committed to MDFT over the long-term

• Have dedicated high-level MDFT supervisors who are good candidates to become trainers

• Anticipate or have experienced clinician turnover

• Plan to expand their MDFT services for more youth and families than they currently serve.

Will we still work with MDFT International if we have an Agency-Based Trainer??

Yes. MDFT International still provides coaching and implementation support services.

What does the training involve?

The MDFT TTT, like its clinician training, is multicomponent and includes intensive workshops, live and video review of training, consultation calls, and at least one TTT training case (i.e., the trainer in training must have at least one therapist to train). The training process is identical to having MDFT International trainers conduct the training, but for a fraction of the costs.