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Trauma-Informed Therapy Certificate

Enroll in the two-part Online Self-Study Certificate Program
8 total CE hours and the TITC available for behavioral health clinicians

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Trauma doesn’t end with the event—it lingers in the nervous system, reshapes relationships, and undermines a sense of safety and meaning. For clinicians, offering effective support requires not only deep clinical insight but also a trauma-informed lens that addresses both client healing and provider resilience.

This certificate program offers the essential knowledge and tools to transform your practice with confidence, clarity, and compassion—whether you’re just beginning to explore trauma-informed care or want to elevate your existing approach.

Earn your Trauma-Informed Therapy Certificate and save $41.

$259 – includes both courses + 8 CE hours

 

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Dr. Sarah Stewart-Spencer and Dr. Sofia Georgiadou bring decades of experience in trauma care, clinical supervision, research, and higher education. They specialize in trauma-informed approaches, culturally responsive care, and professional resilience, equipping learners with clinical expertise that is both research-based and immediately applicable.

This program combines neuroscience, systems thinking, and culturally attuned practices to give clinicians a grounded understanding of trauma and its ripple effects—along with a roadmap for treatment and self-care. Through engaging instruction and case-based examples, participants will learn how to assess trauma, design care plans, and implement practical strategies rooted in the best available evidence.

Topics include the neurobiology of trauma, attachment and developmental trauma, intergenerational transmission, trauma-informed assessment, DSM-5-TR diagnosis of PTSD, polyvagal theory, culturally responsive tools, evidence-based therapies (such as TF-CBT, EMDR, and Somatic Experiencing), clinician self-care, vicarious trauma, and the PEACE resilience model.

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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.

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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.

Key Takeaways:

  • Deliver trauma-informed care with confidence: Gain a comprehensive foundation in trauma’s impact on the brain, body, and relationships—along with practical, evidence-based treatment strategies.
  • Assess and treat through a culturally responsive lens: Learn to recognize trauma symptoms, apply accurate diagnoses, and select assessment tools that reflect cultural, historical, and systemic realities.
  • Strengthen your resilience and clinical sustainability: Identify the risks of vicarious trauma, burnout, and compassion fatigue—and apply research-backed strategies for ongoing self-care and trauma stewardship.

Why this certificate program?

  • Comprehensive and credentialed: This 8-hour certificate program combines two expert-led courses to give you both foundational knowledge and advanced clinical applications in trauma-informed therapy.
  • Taught by nationally recognized instructors: Learn directly from Dr. Sarah Stewart-Spencer and Dr. Sofia Georgiadou—leaders in trauma care, counselor education, and clinician resilience.
  • Immediate relevance to your practice: Whether you work with children, adults, couples, or systems, the concepts and tools provided are ready to be applied in real-world clinical settings.

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of the Foundations of Trauma-Informed Therapy course, participants will be able to:

  • 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.

Upon completion of the Trauma-Informed Treatment and Clinician Self-Care course, participants will be able to:

  • Apply the core principles of trauma-informed care to case examples.
  • Design a trauma-informed treatment plan for a case study client.
  • Classify elements of indirect trauma and the impact it has on clinician well-being.
  • Identify levels of resilience and self-care strategies used for combating the indirect effects of trauma.

This program is an invitation to grow as a trauma-informed clinician—equipped with the knowledge, skills, and insight to support others while sustaining your well-being. 

Add this course to your cart as you strengthen your ability to make meaningful change.

This is a non-interactive, self-study program and consists of over 8 hours of video instruction and a post-test.

Enroll in the 8 CE Online Self-Study for $259

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Availability: From the time of registration, you have six months to access the coursework.

Who Should Attend: This course is intended for clinicians who provide behavioral health services.

Teaching Methods: This is a non-interactive, self-study course. Teaching methods for this course include recorded lectures, videos, a post-test, and a course evaluation.

How to attend: Directions for completing a course can be found by clicking here.

This program was recorded on April 11, 2025 and May 9, 2025.

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