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From Trauma-Informed to Trauma-Competent: An Immersive Intensive on Equity-Driven Practice

6 Sessions | Blended
Starting at $200 | Blended | 6-9 CEUs

Starting at $200 | Blended | 6-9 CEUs

From Trauma-Informed to Trauma-Competent is a six-part certificate series that moves practitioners beyond trauma-informed awareness into applied, trauma-competent, equity-driven practice.

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Date: Asynchronous Modules + Live Labs on Thursdays: Oct. 8th, Oct. 22nd, and Nov. 5th | Monthly Clinician Sessions (Optional- TBD)
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. EST (Live Labs)
Program Cost: Tier 1: $200 | Tier 2: $270
Delivery: Online Learning Platform + Live Virtual Sessions


From Trauma-Informed to Trauma-Competent is a six-part certificate series that moves practitioners beyond trauma-informed awareness into applied, trauma-competent, equity-driven practice using a clear developmental journey:  Self → Practice → System 

Rooted in neuroscience, cultural humility, and systems change, participants will go beyond symptom management to address root causes, systemic oppression, and collective well-being. Participants begin with ethical self-reflection, expand into trauma-competent engagement with others, and conclude with equity-centered systems change tools.

This intensive equips professionals with tools to support children, families, and communities impacted by systemic oppression, social determinants of health, and intergenerational trauma. Participants will engage in case studies, reflection, and interactive exercises to strengthen culturally responsive and justice-centered practice.

The program blends asynchronous foundations with live, interactive application labs to build deep understanding and real-world readiness.
 

Program Delivery

  • Asynchronous Modules: Three hours of self-paced lessons
  • Bi-Weekly Case Application Labs: Three one-hour sessions for real-time discussion and peer consultation
  • Monthly Clinical Learning Sessions (optional): Focused on trauma-competent, equity-driven practice
  • Private Digital Learning Ecosystem: A dedicated, mobile-first platform where you can:
    • Access session recordings and resources
    • Engage in discussion and collaboration
    • Receive ongoing support between sessions 

Schedule

  • Ethics & “Do No Harm”
  • Bias, identity, and positionality
  • Introduction to trauma & neurobiology
  • Human-centered engagement principles 

Purpose: Establishes the foundation of ethical, self-aware practice. 

Time: 11:00am- 12:00pm EST | Virtual

Connect → Compassion → Co-Conspirator 

  • Guided reflection on Module 1
  • Neuroscience-aligned engagement tools
  • Case-based practice 

Outcome: Participants learn how to show up for others using trauma-competent, equity-oriented strategies.

  • Why Policy, Systems, & Environment shape outcomes
  • Systems-level trauma
  • Identifying environmental contributors to distress 

Purpose: Shifts practitioners from “What’s wrong with the person?” to “What’s happening in the system?” 

Time: 11:00am- 12:00pm EST | Virtual

  • System mapping
  • 5 Whys + fishbone exercises
  • Applying SENSE + equity lenses 

Outcome: Practitioners gain tools to identify and address system-rooted barriers.

  • Root cause refinement
  • Identifying leverage points for change
  • Preparing SMARTIE goals (Inclusive + Equitable) 

Time: 11:00am- 12:00pm EST | Virtual

  • Integrating Self → Practice → System
  • Designing trauma-competent action steps
  • Peer accountability + implementation planning 

Virtual | Dates: TBD

Program Fees & CEUs

This Intensive has Two Tuition Levels:

Tier One (6 CEUs)- Asynchronous Modules + Live Labs: $200

Tier Two (9 CEUs)- Asynchronous Modules + Live Labs + Monthly Clinical Learning (October-December): $270

 


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