Foundations of Trauma-informed Therapy
Join us for a Live Webinar
4 CE hours available for behavioral health clinicians
April 11, 2025 from 12pm-4:30pm EDT
Trauma’s invisible wounds affect individuals, families, and entire communities, making trauma-informed care a critical competency for mental health professionals. This course empowers you to address these far-reaching impacts by integrating an understanding of trauma’s origins with proven therapeutic interventions.
By exploring the underlying neurobiology and relational aspects of trauma, you’ll discover practical techniques to make your work more effective and rewarding. Consider this a warm invitation to deepen your clinical practice and support your clients on their path to healing.
"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 bring a wealth of expertise in trauma, counselor education, and culturally responsive care. Dr. Georgiadou’s research on diverse populations, coupled with her international teaching background, ensures a multifaceted perspective on attachment and cross-cultural competence. Dr. Stewart-Spencer, a clinical trauma professional and accomplished leader, has published and presented extensively on trauma, making this team uniquely equipped to guide you in trauma-informed practice.
Drawing from their combined clinical and academic experience, Dr. Georgiadou and Dr. Stewart-Spencer will lead interactive discussions and case-based examples that illuminate the complexities of trauma. You’ll gain the skills to recognize, assess, and treat trauma using holistic, culturally informed frameworks. By attending, you’ll streamline your current practices and enhance client outcomes, ultimately reducing professional burnout.
Instructor
Dr. Sofia Georgiadou is an Assistant Professor and Internship Coordinator at the University of Houston at Clear Lake’s MA in Family Therapy Program. Additionally, she teaches as an Adjunct for the Family Institute at Northwestern University and Capella University's fully online Master's in Family Therapy program. She is also the administrator of COAST’s Educators Division, the Society for the Teaching of Marriage and Family Therapy (www.stmft.coastmft.org).
Originally from Greece, Sofia develops culturally responsive MFT and Counseling courses, using an intersectional approach in her teaching and supervision. Her research experience centers on qualitative/mixed methods and survey design. Sofia seeks to understand the lived experiences of diverse groups to better support international students, immigrants, and individuals from equity-deserving communities.
Instructor
Dr. Sarah Stewart-Spencer is a clinical provider specializing in trauma and an accomplished leader in higher education and counseling. Dr. Stewart-Spencer is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida, and Nationally Certified Counselor. She is also certified as a First Responder Provider, Hypnotherapist and a Clinical Trauma Professional.
Dr. Stewart-Spencer is the owner of the Integrated Wellness Institute and Stewart-Spencer Consulting. She is currently an Associate Professor (adjunct faculty) at The Chicago School for Professional Psychology. She is a course developer and trainer at the International Trauma Training Institute, as well as maintains a private practice for high-risk trauma exposed populations, such as law enforcement. She is the former Dean of Behavioural Sciences at Yorkville University, Canada’s largest and leading online counselor education graduate program. Programs there include the Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology and Doctorate in Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Key Takeaways:
- Recognize the Scope of Trauma: Learn how trauma manifests across different settings, influencing individual behavior and community well-being.
- Illuminate Neurobiology and Attachment: Understand the brain-based and relational factors that shape trauma responses, guiding more effective interventions.
- Adopt Culturally Informed Tools: Incorporate inclusive assessment methods and competencies that honor diverse client backgrounds.
Why this course?
- Expert Instruction: Benefit from two seasoned educators whose combined expertise simplifies complex trauma concepts.
- Mission-Driven Organization: As part of the Telehealth Certification Institute’s commitment to excellence and holistic care, you’ll receive evidence-based training grounded in ethical practice.
- Immediate Clinical Impact: Gain strategies that can be seamlessly applied to your current setting, helping you foster deeper therapeutic connections and improved client outcomes.
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.
Through this engaging online webinar, you’ll be equipped with vital trauma-informed strategies that can transform the way you approach therapy. Join us to deepen your practice, support lasting client growth, and advance your professional development in trauma care.
Credit Hours: CEs provided with this live webinar include 4 continuing education hours of credit.
Counselors: Telehealth Certification Institute LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6693. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Telehealth Certification Institute LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
Telehealth Certification Institute, LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for Licensed Mental Health Counselors. #MHC-0048.
Marriage and Family Therapists: Many MFT licensing boards accept our courses or one of the approvals which we have from professional associations. You can check with your board to determine if this course would be accepted by your licensing board.
Social Workers: Telehealth Certification Institute LLC, #1609, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 05/02/2024 – 05/02/2027. Social workers completing this course receive 4 clinical continuing education credits.
Telehealth Certification Institute LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for Licensed Social Workers #SW-0435.
Addiction Professionals: This course has been approved by Telehealth Certification Institute LLC, as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, for educational credits. NAADAC Provider #193104, Telehealth Certification Institute LLC is responsible for all aspects of the programming.
Psychologists: Telehealth Certification Institute LLC is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Telehealth Certification Institute LLC maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
Telehealth Certification Institute, LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for Licensed Psychologists #PSY-0128.
Other Professionals: This activity qualifies for 240 minutes of instructional content as required by many national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Retain your certificate of completion and contact your board or organization for specific filing requirements.
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