A 7-month, self-paced program led by Bessel van der Kolk, MD featuring 25 of today's leading trauma experts.
The next cohort begins September 2024. Registration will open in July.
Registration for the February 2024 cohort is still open!
Ever since The Body Keeps the Score was published in 2015 and, since then, has been read by well over 1,000,000 people, the Trauma Research Foundation (TRF) has been inundated by requests for referrals to experienced clinicians who are capable of providing the various treatment modalities discussed in that book.
In response, TRF is dedicated to setting up networks of clinicians around the United States, and possibly around the world, who have a solid understanding of the nature, impact, and resolution of traumatic stress and who are deeply familiar with a variety of treatment options and approaches.
This certificate program is, among other things, meant to be a foundation for the creation of such networks of expert clinicians.
Our intensive post-graduate level certificate program consists of 32-weeks of immersion into the fundamental issues necessary to become an expert clinician treating adults and children who suffer from traumatic stress.
In addition, students will have a monthly opportunity for a face-to-face interaction with one of the senior supervisors of this program to discuss lessons learned and clinical challenges, as well as for the formation of peer support groups.
While most advanced training programs are geared to teaching clinicians a particular treatment modality, this course provides a comprehensive overview of a variety of different treatment approaches, relevant to the particular conditions that your clients live under, their presenting problems, their developmental stages and the cultural context and resources of the traumatized individuals.
This course will provide an overview of the basic biological and psychological processes at work that form the foundation for innovative and effective treatment approaches, such as a variety of body based techniques, IFS, ARC, SMART, sand tray therapy, neurofeedback, EMDR, psychedelic therapies, yoga and theater, and address issues of assessment, culture, race, spirituality, families and other contextual issues.
The Trauma Research Foundation remains dedicated to helping clinicians integrate leading-edge research on PTSD and developmental trauma with clinical practice through global training and education.
This post-graduate level course is recommended for practitioners who are licensed mental health providers and who currently see clients or provide mental health services. However, anyone interested in learning is welcome to enroll.
Register for this Certificate in Traumatic Stress Studies online course without risk. If you’re not completely satisfied within 30 days, give us a call at 800-844-8260. We’re that confident you’ll find this learning experience to be all that’s promised and more than you expected.
Each week, a new session will be available for viewing.
Follow our recommended weekly schedule, or go at your own pace. You decide when the time is right to learn - and take as much time as you need!
Network and share ideas in online discussions with your peers in the course.
Attend live Q&A calls with Dr. Bessel van der Kolk and course faculty for additional insight, guidance, and answers to questions.
This self-study course will provide continuing education credits. CE provided through PESI. For credit details call PESI at 800-844-8260 or [email protected].
End this program with an elite Certificate in Traumatic Stress Studies from the Trauma Research Foundation.
How trauma impacts the brain and body, and the efficacy of an array of clinical treatment methods to apply in your practice.
Monthly Live Q&A’s are offered with leading experts on trauma, including:
Upon completion of this course, participants are invited to apply for Trauma Research Foundation’s 6-Week Group Supervision and Consultation Program.
We are proud to have rewarded well over 1,000 scholarships for the 2022 Traumatic Stress Studies Certificate Program, to students all over the globe.