Services
Evidence-Based Practice Training
Evidence-based practices rely on rigorous research to support their value in supporting the well-being and mental health of children and families.  Dr. Schaffner has expertise in a variety of evidence-based and research supported approaches, including:
Classroom Check Up
Family Interaction Training (FIT)
Youth Mental Health First Aid
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
Teacher-Child Interaction Training (TCIT)
Custom Workshop or Training Series
Dr. Schaffner provides innovative training to professionals and agencies, as well as community system partners to promote the mental health of young children and families.  Areas of focus include, early childhood mental health, disruptive behavior disorders, evidence-based practices, community implementation, and family engagement. 
Consultation Services
Engaging community partners, stakeholders, and system colleagues allows for the greatest impact. Our collaborative approach values ongoing communication, real-world application of research, and true partnership in supporting high quality, innovative  practices.  Contact Dr. Schaffner to learn more about how she can support your team, organization, or system to understand the impact and effectiveness of your programs, innovative practices, and procedures through program evaluation or continuous quality improvement.
Community Instruction & Education
Family Interaction Training
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy Clinician Training
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy Within Agency Trainer (WAT) Training
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy in the Context of COVID-19: A Closer Look at Telehealth PCIT
In-Service Training and Workshop Presentations
Caring for Self, Caring for Others
Early Childhood Behavioral Difficulties Presenting in Pediatric Care Settings: An Introduction to Available Evidence-Based Services
Effective Discipline Techniques for Parents with Young Children
Helping the Helpers: Caring for Self & Others Outside of a Therapy Relationship
Supporting Emotion Regulation in Young Children
Teacher-Child Interaction Training
Select Peer-Reviewed Manuscripts
Brabson, L., Herschell, A. D., Snider, M. D., Jackson, C.B., Schaffner, K. F., Scudder, A. T., Kolko, D. J., & Mrozowski, S. J. (2020). Understanding the effectiveness of the cascading model to implement parent-child interaction therapy. The Journal of Behavioral Health Service & Research. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11414-020-09732-2
Herschell, A. D., Kolko, D. J., Scudder, A. B., Taber-Thomas, S., Schaffner, K. F., Hart, J., Mrozowski, S., Hiegel, S. A., Iyengar, S., Metzger, A., & Jackson, C. B. 2021). A statewide randomized controlled trial to compare three models for implementing parent-child interaction therapy. Journal of Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology. https://doi.org/10.1080/15374416.2021.2001745
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Herschell, A. D., Shaffer, S. L., Wallace, N. M., Maise, A. A., Schaffner, K. F., McNeil, C. B., Dotson, P., & Johnson, V. J. (2021). Hybrid implementation effectiveness trial: Home-based intensive family coaching to improve outcomes for Medicaid-enrolled preschoolers. Evidence-Based Practice in Child and Adolescent Mental Health. https://doi.org/10.1080/23794925.2021.1908191
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Jackson, C. B., Herschell, A. D., Scudder, A. T., Hart, J., Schaffner, K. F., Kolko, D., & Mrozowski, S. (2021). Making implementation last: The impact of training design on the sustainability of evidence-based treatment in a randomized controlled trial. Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10488-021-01126-6
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Jackson, C. B., Herschell, A. D., Taber-Thomas, S. M., Scudder, A. T., Hart, J. A., Schaffner, K. F., … Snider, M. D. H. (2024). Organizational Mediators of Sustainability in a Randomized Controlled Trial. Evidence-Based Practice in Child and Adolescent Mental Health, 1–13. https://doi.org/10.1080/23794925.2024. 2392230
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Snider, M. D. H., Herschell, A. D., Jackson, C. B., Funderburk, B. W., Schaffner, K. F., Taber-Thomas, S., & Kolko, D. (2021). Examining the impact of treatment fidelity on client outcomes in a statewide implementation of parent-child interaction therapy. Child & Family Behavior Therapy. https://doi.org/10.1080/07317107.2021.940589
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Quetsch, L. B., Brabson, L., Herschell, A. D., Poe, S., McNeil, C. B., & Schaffner, K. F. (2024). Evaluating a free, common-elements curriculum for childhood disruptive behaviors: Family interaction training. Journal of Rural Mental Health. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1037/rmh0000252
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​Books and Book Chapters
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Schaffner, K. F., Scudder, A. T., Miller-Lange, J. N., Klessel, B., Lauber, S. & DeNeui, C. (in press). Fostering Resilience Elementaries: Integration of PCIT into a Multi-Tiered System of Support. In A. Scudder (Ed.) Clinical Handbook of Advancements in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy.  Springer: Cham, Switzerland. 
Wallace, N. M., McNeil, C. B., Schaffner, K. F., & Herschell, A. D. (2016). Intensive Family Coaching: An Early Childhood Wellness Initiative – Therapist Manual. Unpublished manuscript, West Virginia University.
Wallace, N. M., McNeil, C. B., Schaffner, K. F., & Herschell, A. D. (2016). Intensive Family Coaching: An Early Childhood Wellness Initiative – Caregiver Handbook. Unpublished manuscript, West Virginia University.
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Herschell, A. D., Schaffner, K. F., Taber-Thomas, S., & Scudder, A. B. (2018). Getting Parent-Child Interaction Therapy to Scale. In L. N. Niec (Ed.) Handbook of Parent-Child Interaction Therapy: Innovations and Applications for Research and Practice. Springer: Cham, Switzerland. 
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