Foundations of Trauma-Informed Therapy

When a client dissociates mid-session, shuts down in silence, or overreacts to a minor frustration, what’s really happening in their nervous system—and how should you respond? Clinicians often feel helpless or confused in the face of trauma’s invisible imprint. This course offers the clarity, confidence, and clinical grounding you’ve been searching for.

Whether you're working with children, adults, or families, trauma shows up in ways that are often misdiagnosed, misunderstood, or mishandled. Foundations of Trauma-Informed Therapy helps you decode those moments and equips you with the knowledge to intervene skillfully, safely, and ethically.

Register for the 4 CE Online Self-Study for 

$150

Respond to misdiagnosed trauma with clarity and confidence

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Earn the Trauma-Informed Therapy Certificate for $259 (Save $41)

Earn 8 CEs and access the two training modules

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"Foundations of Trauma-informed Therapy" is one of two courses that compromise the Trauma-Informed Therapy Certificate (TITC) Training Program. Enroll in the discounted full program and earn 8 total CEs and the TITC.

Dr. Sofia Georgiadou and Dr. Sarah Stewart-Spencer are not just educators—they are nationally respected experts who have trained thousands of clinicians to better support trauma-exposed individuals. Dr. Georgiadou brings rich insight into culturally responsive care and supervision, while Dr. Stewart-Spencer’s clinical and academic leadership spans first responder populations, higher education, and trauma program development. Together, they offer a rare blend of neurobiological expertise, therapeutic precision, and deep compassion.

In this on-demand, self-paced course, the instructors break down complex neuroscience, attachment theory, and diagnostic frameworks into practical, clinician-friendly language. You’ll learn to move beyond generic trauma talk and into grounded, evidence-based approaches that honor your client’s unique lived experience.

You’ll explore the neurobiology of trauma—including the roles of the amygdala, prefrontal cortex, and vagus nerve—plus how trauma shapes behavior, memory, and diagnosis. The course dives into the effects of early neglect, historical and intergenerational trauma, the DSM-5-TR framework for PTSD, and how to implement culturally sensitive assessment tools and trauma-informed principles into your work.

Key Takeaways:

• Understand trauma’s clinical complexity: Gain a working understanding of how trauma reshapes the brain and body—and what that means in the therapy room.
• Work with trauma, not around it: Learn to recognize trauma responses and avoid common missteps that can derail progress or cause harm.
• Implement practical strategies: Apply trauma-informed frameworks and culturally attuned assessments with greater skill and purpose.

Why this course?

• Go deeper than surface-level training: Most CE courses teach what trauma is—this one shows you how to work with it, from a foundation of neurobiological truth and cultural humility.
• Learn from master-level instructors: Drs. Georgiadou and Stewart-Spencer are widely respected educators and clinicians who know how to teach trauma in a way that sticks and transforms.
• Built for real-world practice: Created by the Telehealth Certification Institute, this course honors the complexity of your work and gives you tools that can be used immediately—even in high-pressure clinical settings.

Learning Objectives:

• Define trauma and describe its prevalence and impact on individuals and communities.
• Explain the neurobiological effects of trauma on brain development and functioning.
• Explain the role of disrupted attachment on relational trauma.
• Evaluate and select culturally appropriate trauma-informed assessment tools, competencies, and models.

This is more than a CE course—it’s a shift in how you see your clients, your role, and the healing process itself. Add it to your toolkit today and join a growing community of clinicians committed to showing up for their clients with knowledge, empathy, and integrity.

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This is a non-interactive, self-study program and consists of over 4 hours of video instruction and post-tests.