CERTIFICATES  OFFERED

This program is designed for professional care-providers who offer clinical and counselling services for trauma survivors or wish to gain the skills to do so. This skills-based program provides participants with a comprehensive framework for survivor needs, assessment/evaluation, and treatment through the trauma recovery cycle as well as addressing care for the caregiver. This Program series provides theoretical knowledge, and practical skill-development opportunities that highlight "best practices" in trauma intervention. Designed for care professionals who have a minimum of a Master’s degree completed or in progress, related to a clinical or counselling field OR a minimum of 4-years with a counselling mandate along with regular supervision. Successful completion of the following courses is required to receive the Clinical Traumatologist Certificate of Completion: TI-1001, 202 - 207. A blend of face-to-face and on-line courses is accepted.

Early Intervention Field Traumatologist (TI-1001)

First responders (e.g., fire/rescue, emergency medical services, law enforcement) as well as mental health and health care professionals will benefit from Field Trauma training. This is an entry-level program and no pre-requisites are required to receive the Field Trauma designation other than successful course completion. Participants will learn about on-site responding and learn how to respond to a critical event and aid those requiring psychological first aid.

Compassion Fatigue Resiliency & Recovery – Educator (TI-107)

An intensive one credit, resiliency enhancement program developed for those caring for seriously ill, injured or traumatized/troubled people. This popular program was designed to be both didactic and experiential. No pre-requisites are required.

Compassion Fatigue Specialist – Therapist (TI-207)

Designed for mental health care professionals with a minimum of a master’s degree (or an M.A. in progress) OR (4-years of counselling work with on-going supervision). Based on the Accelerated Recovery Program (ARP) for Compassion Fatigue, this program trains professionals to offer the unique 5-session individual care ARP model to those directly impacted as a result of their work with traumatized/troubled clients.