Trauma Research Foundations Certificate Program in Traumatic Stress Studies – Bessel van der Kolk

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An Invitation from Dr. Bessel van der Kolk…

Ever since The Body keeps the Score was published in 2015 and, since then, has been read by well over 1,000,000 people, the Trauma Research Foundation (TRF) has been inundated by requests for referrals to experienced clinicians who are capable of providing the various treatment modalities discussed in that book. 

In response, TRF is dedicated to setting up networks of clinicians around the United States, and possibly around the world, who have a solid understanding of the nature, impact, and resolution of traumatic stress and who are deeply familiar with a variety of treatment options and approaches.

This certificate program is, among other things, meant to be a foundation for the creation of such networks of expert clinicians.

Our intensive post-graduate level certificate program consists of a 32-weeks of immersion into the fundamental issues necessary to become an expert clinician treating adults and children who suffer from traumatic stress.

In addition, students will have a monthly opportunity for a face-to-face interaction with one of the senior supervisors of this program to discuss lessons learned and clinical challenges, as well as for the formation of peer support groups.

While most advanced training programs are geared to teaching clinicians a particular treatment modality, this course provides a comprehensive overview of a variety of different treatment approaches, relevant to the particular conditions that your clients live under, their presenting problems, their developmental stages and the cultural context and resources of the traumatized individuals.

This course will provide an overview of the basic biological and psychological processes at work that form the foundation for innovative and effective treatment approaches, such as a variety of body based techniques, IFS, ARC, SMART, sand tray therapy, neurofeedback, EMDR, psychedelic therapies, yoga and theater, and address issues of assessment, culture, race, spirituality, families and other contextual issues.

~ Dr. Bessel A. van der Kolk

When you accept your invitation to earn your certificate in Traumatic Stress Studies, you will:

1. Gain a comprehensive view of Traumatic Stress, including the art and science of its nature and treatment, from childhood through adulthood
2. Discover how to build stronger connections with your clients
3. Learn to go beyond standard talk therapy to customize treatment for deep-rooted trauma
4. Stay on the leading-edge of diagnosing trauma related issues
5. Learn how to create unique treatment interventions that maximize your therapeutic outcomes
6. Become a Trauma Research Foundation Affiliate*
7. Be eligible to apply to the Trauma Research Foundation’s Group Supervision and Consultation Program. (Upon completion you are invited to join the Trauma Research Foundation Referral Network).

You’ll get comprehensive training from today’s leading experts in…

How trauma impacts the brain and body, and the efficacy of an array of clinical treatment methods to apply in your practice.

• Neurobiology of PTSD and Developmental Trauma
• Attachment Theory and Relationships
• Treatment Foundations and Assessments
• Attachment, Regulation and Competency (ARC) and Supporting Regulation in Childhoo
• Adult Treatment and Component-Based Psychotherapy (CBP)
• Dissociation and Internal Family Systems (IFS)
• Trauma Processing and EMDR
• Sensorimotor Treatment and Sensory Motor Arousal Regulation Treatment (SMART)
• Sand Tray Therapy, Play and Activity, Theater and Trauma-Drama, and Trauma Sensitive Yoga
• Trauma Focused Neurofeedback
• Vicarious Trauma and Self-Care
• Special Issues including Sexual Exploitation, Community Trauma, and Sexual Behavior Problems

7-MONTH POST-GRADUATE CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

32 Weekly Sessions

Each week, a new session will be available for viewing.

Self-Paced Viewing of Videos

Follow our recommended weekly schedule, or go at your own pace. You decide when the time is right to learn!

Online Community

Network and share ideas in online discussions with your peers in the course.

Live Q&A Calls

Attend live Q&A calls with Dr. Bessel van der Kolk and course faculty for additional insight, guidance, and answers to questions.

CE Contact Hours

This self-study course will provide continuing education credits — full CE details coming soon

Earn Your Certificate

End this program with an elite Certificate in Traumatic Stress Studies from the Trauma Research Foundation.

WITH LEADING EXPERTS

Earn your Certificate in Traumatic Stress Studies through the TRF’s advanced training program, featuring leading experts on trauma, including:

• Bessel van der Kolk, M.D., founder of the Trauma Center and New York Times #1 best-selling author of The Body Keeps the Score
• Richard Schwartz, Ph.D., developer of the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model
• Stephen Porges, Ph.D., creator of the Polyvagal Theory and Social Engagement System
• Elizabeth Warner, Psy.D., lead developer of Sensory Motor Arousal Regulation Treatment (SMART)
• Margaret Blaustein, Ph.D., co-developer of the Attachment, Self-Regulation, and Competency (ARC) treatment framework
• and over a dozen more leaders in the field.

SCHEDULE

Program begins February 15, 2021

• Week 1 | Understanding Trauma: The Foundations with Bessel van der Kolk, M.D.
• Week 2 | The Complexity of Adaptation to Trauma with Jana Pressley, Psy.D.
• Week 3 | The Nature of Trauma: Developmental Neurobiology, Neuroimaging Research and Effective Intervention with Bessel van der Kolk, M.D.
• Week 4 | Neurobiology of Trauma Treatment: EMDR and New Research Directions with Bessel van der Kolk, M.D.
• Week 5 | Adult Attachment Relationships with Jana Pressley, Psy.D.
• Week 6 | Race, Class, and Context: Impact of culture-related trauma on treatment outcomes with Gary Bailey, MSW, ACSW
• Week 7 | Trauma Assessment of Children and Adults with Alexandra Cook, Ph.D.
• Week 8 | Childhood Trauma: Impact and Long-Term Consequences with Bessel van der Kolk, M.D.
• Week 9 | The Scope of Trauma Treatment: From Acute Interventions to Restoration of Self-Experiencewith Bessel van der Kolk, M.D.
• Week 10 | Introduction to ARC: The Attachment, Regulation, and Competency Model
• with Margaret Blaustein, Ph.D.
• Week 11 | ARC & Supporting Regulation in Childhood with Margaret Blaustein, Ph.D.
• Week 12 | Adult Treatment Through the Lens of Components-Based Psychotherapy (CBP) with Elizabeth Hopper, Ph.D.
• Week 13 | Details Coming Soon with Stephen Porges, Ph.D.
• Week 14 | Details Coming Soon with Patricia Wilcox, LCSW
• Week 15 | Sensory Motor Arousal Regulation Treatment (SMART): Bottom-up Interventions for Childhood Trauma with Elizabeth Warner, Psy.D.
• Week 16 | Working with the Impact of Trauma on the Body: Sensorimotor Treatment of Regulation with Anne Westcott, LICSW
• Week 17 | Body-Based Approach for Treating the Effects of Trauma with Matthew Sanford, M.A.
• Week 18 | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy: A Model for Accelerated Change with Deborah Korn, Psy.D.
• Week 19 | Trauma Processing with Children with Michele Henderson, LICSW
• Week 20 | Making Connections: The Neuropsychology of Sandplay Therapy in the Treatment of Trauma with Lorraine Freedle, Ph.D.
• Week 21 | Use of Play and Activity to Support Trauma-informed Treatment with Steven Gross, MSW
• Week 22 | Incorporating Play Therapy into Evidence-Based Treatment
• with Jennifer Lefebre, Psy.D.
• Week 23 | Working with Problematic Sexual Behavior in Children & Youth with Jon Ebert, Psy.D., & Tarah Kuhn, Ph.D.
• Week 24 | Internal Family Systems with Richard Schwartz, Ph.D.
• Week 25 | Details Coming Soon with Frank Anderson, M.D.
• Week 26 | Healing the Traumatized Self: Consciousness, Neuroscience, Treatment with Ruth Lanius, Ph.D., M.D.
• Week 27 | Trauma-Informed Change Making: A Model for Community Healing and Transformation in Eastern Africa with Ilya Yacevich, MA, LMFT, and Anita Shankar, MPH
• Week 28 | Impact of Trauma in Adult Spirituality and Meaning-Making with Jana Pressley, Psy.D.
• Week 29 | Caring for the Caregiver: Vicarious Trauma with Jana Pressley, Psy.D.
• Week 30 | Alternative Non-pharmaceutical Treatment Techniques for Development Trauma: Neurofeedback and Biofeedback with Bessel van der Kolk, M.D., Ainat Rogel, Ph.D., MSW, LCSW, Diana Martinez, M.D., M.SC
• Week 31 | The Future of Trauma Interventions with Bessel van der Kolk, M.D.
• Week 32 | Graduation Celebration