UP-C & UP-A Training

The Unified Protocols for Transdiagnostic Treatment of Emotional Disorders in Children and Adolescents (UP-C/UP-A), developed by Dr. Jill Ehrenreich-May and colleagues present the compelling idea that there may be a more efficient method of presenting effective strategies, such as those commonly used in cognitive behavior therapy and third-wave behavior therapies, in order to simultaneously address an array of emotional disorder concerns in children and adolescents. The child and adolescent Unified Protocols frame treatment strategies in the general language of strong or intense emotions and promote change through a common lens that can be flexibly adapted across youth emotional disorders, including anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive disorders and others, sub-threshold presentations of such or combinations of these problem areas. Specifically, the UP-C and UP-A help youth by allowing them to focus on a straightforward goal across emotional disorders: reducing intense negative emotion states by extinguishing the distress and anxiety these emotions produce through emotion-focused education, awareness techniques, cognitive strategies, problem-solving and an array of behavioral strategies, including a full-range of exposure and activation techniques. More information about the UP-C and UP-A may be found at: unifiedprotocolkids.com. 

The UP-C and UP-A therapist guide (which includes both an individual, modular therapy for adolescents and a group therapy for children with a full parent-directed curriculum, as well) and two accompanying workbooks for children and parents and adolescents, respectively, are available through Oxford University Press and select online retailers, such as Amazon.com. 

Fundamentals of Child CBT: An Introduction to the Unified Protocols for Transdiagnostic Treatment of Emotional Disorders in Children and Adolescents (UP-C and UP-A)

Fridays 12:00pm-1:00pm ET

Join us for a 10-week lunch and learn series held virtually every Friday at 12:00 PM Eastern Time from September 18 to November 20, 2026. This comprehensive training workshop will delve into the essentials of evidence-based cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for youth anxiety and depression, highlighting the Unified Protocols for Transdiagnostic Treatment of Emotional Disorders in Children and Adolescents (UP-C/A). Learn directly from the expert developer of the UP-C/A, Dr. Jill Ehrenreich-May, and other expert trainers. Gain valuable insights into adapting these techniques to support youth and families across diverse presentations and contexts.

Spots are limited! Click here to register.

Registration Options

• South Florida Student/Trainee (free) Anyone currently enrolled in a Master's or Doctorate program in a mental health-related field and physically located in South Florida (Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade, and Monroe counties) is eligible to register for this free event ticket. At the time of registration, please provide us with your training location for verification of eligibility.
• South Florida Mental Health Professional (licensed) (free) Anyone who is licensed to independently practice and is currently providing mental health services in South Florida (Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade, and Monroe counties) is eligible to register for this free event ticket. At the time of registration, please provide us with your training location for verification of eligibility.
• South Florida Mental Health Professional or Post-Doctoral Fellow (unlicensed) Anyone currently providing mental health services under the supervision of another licensed mental health provider in South Florida (Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade, and Monroe counties) is eligible to register for this free event ticket. At the time of registration, please provide us with your training location for verification of eligibility.
• Mental Health Professional or Post-Doctoral Fellow (unlicensed) $200 Anyone currently providing mental health services under the supervision of another licensed mental health provider in the US is eligible to register for this free event ticket. Please provide your training level and/or professional title at the time of registration for eligibility verification.
• Student/Research Trainee (free) Anyone currently enrolled in a Master's or Doctorate program in a mental health-related field in the US is eligible to register for this free event ticket. Please provide details about your program at the time of registration for eligibility verification.
• Mental Health Professional (licensed) $400 Anyone who is licensed to independently practice and is currently providing mental health services in the US is eligible to register for this free event ticket. Please provide your licensing information at the time of registration for eligibility verification.

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• American Psychological Association (APA) Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs.
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Maximizing Your Therapeutic Toolbox: An Intro to the Unified Protocol for Transdiagnostic Treatment of Emotional Disorders in Children and Adolescents

Two Day Online Workshop 

Thursday, October 8, 2026 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET

Friday, October 9, 2026 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET

This training led by Dr. Niza Tonarely-Busto, PhD provides a comprehensive introduction to the UP-C/A and is the first step in the certification process. Participants will gain practical, immediately applicable skills for treating anxiety, depression, and emotion dysregulation in children and adolescents using a flexible, transdiagnostic CBT framework.

During the training, participants will learn how to:

Learn and Practice the Unified Protocols for Transdiagnostic Treatment of Emotional Disorders in Children and Adolescents (UP-C/A) 

Institute at the Annual Meeting of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies in Baltimore, Maryland

8:30am - 5:00pm

This full-day institute led by Dr. Jill Ehrenreich-May, Dr. Elizabeth Bocanegra, and Lauren Milgram, M.S. will provide in-depth clinical training in the UP-C/A. Following a brief review of the rationale for the intervention, we will present each UP-C/A module using didactics, video examples, and live demonstrations. Attendees will engage in role-plays to practice skills learned and apply techniques to various symptom domains. Attendees will also receive a preview of upcoming adaptations for the second edition of the UP-C/A. We will conclude with an open Q&A discussion focused on anticipating and troubleshooting barriers to UP-C/A implementation and fidelity in attendees’ own clinical practice settings.

At the end of this session, the learner will be able to:

• Explain the rationale for a transdiagnostic approach to CBT for youth emotional concerns
• Describe current research demonstrating the efficacy of the UP-C/A
• Discuss core techniques of the UP-C/A that can be flexibly applied across youth emotional concerns including fear, anxiety, sadness, and anger
• Identify caregiver-focused UP-C/A skills that can supplement youth-focused strategies, including using praise/positive reinforcement, increasing consistency, healthy independence granting, and healthy emotional modeling
• Increase competence and confidence in UP-C/A delivery for youth with multiple co-occurring symptoms and complex clinical presentations
• Troubleshoot barriers to UP-C/A implementation in one’s own clinical practice setting

Participants earn 7 continuing education credits for completing the institute.

For more information and to register, click here.

Recorded trainings are available for purchase on our website here for $150. Please select "clinical consultation" when making your payment as the service type. These videos provide 10 hours of foundational training on the Unified Protocols for Children and Adolescents (UP-C and UP-A) and are available for a limited time after purchase. Persons who previously participated in a training provided by CAMAT may have access to these recordings for a limited period of time following the training. Please consult your UP-C and UP-A trainer for more information. If purchasing the recorded training for the first time, please contact as camatprogram@miami.edu once payment is made to ensure speedy delivery of your online training access.