Trauma-informed Treatment and Clinician Self-care
Join us for a Live Webinar
4 CE hours available for behavioral health clinicians
May 9, 2025 from 12pm-4:30pm EDT
Working with trauma survivors requires a deft understanding of evidence-based treatment strategies and a robust plan for clinician self-care. This course highlights the critical link between delivering effective trauma-informed services and safeguarding your own well-being.
By bridging practical application with compassionate care, you will discover fresh insights on how to enhance client outcomes while preserving your resilience. You are warmly encouraged to join us for a closer look at how this learning experience can elevate both your practice and your personal wellness.
"Trauma-Informed Treatment and Clinician Self-Care" 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.
Led by Dr. Sofia Georgiadou, PhD, LMFT-S, LPC-S (Texas), and Dr. Sarah Stewart-Spencer, PhD, LPC, LMHC, NCC, CH, CCTP, this course draws upon decades of collective clinical experience, extensive research, and leadership in higher education. Both instructors specialize in trauma-focused interventions and the training of mental health professionals, ensuring that the knowledge shared directly aligns with real-world clinical settings. Their background in developing counselor education curricula and advanced trauma treatment techniques uniquely positions them to support you in applying trauma-informed principles and self-care strategies.
This interactive webinar integrates practical treatment planning, evidence-based frameworks, and experiential exercises to help you confidently apply trauma-informed interventions in diverse client situations. From EMDR to body-based modalities, you will explore a blend of techniques to ensure you can adapt to the wide-ranging needs of trauma survivors. By focusing on both treatment efficacy and the prevention of secondary traumatic stress, the course empowers you to achieve sustainable success in your professional role.

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:
- Translate Trauma-Informed Care: Gain practical strategies to apply core principles directly to case examples.
- Develop Effective Treatment Plans: Learn how to design comprehensive, trauma-sensitive approaches for complex client presentations.
- Enhance Clinician Resilience: Strengthen your capacity to recognize and combat indirect trauma through targeted self-care interventions.
Why this course?
- Reputable Expertise: Offered by the Telehealth Certification Institute and led by seasoned instructors with a track record in teaching and practicing advanced trauma interventions.
- Robust Support: Gain access to innovative methods and resources that ensure both immediate clinical impact and long-term professional growth.
- Ethical Excellence: Embrace a holistic, person-centered approach aligned with the Telehealth Certification Institute’s commitment to excellence, integrity, and client well-being.
Learning Objectives:
- 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 course provides the practical tools, evidence-based insights, and supportive guidance you need to effectively address trauma’s complexities while maintaining your own vitality as a helping professional. We invite you to explore these transformative skills, bolstering your capacity to serve clients with confidence and compassion in every session.
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.
This is a live, interactive online webinar.
Register for the webinar by midnight before the event. So that we can provide you these CEs, you are required to:
- login and access the direct link to the webinar through your account
- participate fully during the event
- complete a post-test and course evaluation at the conclusion of the event
- collect your certificate of completion on your account after steps 1-3 are completed
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