Advanced Seminar Trauma-Informed Therapy: Foundations for Healing and Change

Overview

This advanced training offers a comprehensive foundation in trauma-informed care for therapists ready to deepen their clinical expertise. Grounded in the latest research and evidence-based practices, the course equips you with the knowledge, tools, and skills to effectively assess, diagnose, and treat trauma-related disorders. Through focused learning on neurobiology, attachment theory, EMDR, dissociation, and culturally responsive care, you’ll gain practical strategies to address complex trauma presentations and develop personalized, effective treatment plans. Whether you’re sharpening your clinical lens or building a long-term path as a trauma therapist, this training prepares you to facilitate meaningful healing and lasting change.

CE Credits: 18 Category I CE hours

Objectives:

Examine how attachment influences biopsychosocial development and shapes vulnerability to trauma.
Distinguish trauma symptoms from other physical and mental health conditions to improve diagnostic accuracy and treatment planning.
Accurately classify trauma-related symptoms to diagnose PTSD, complex trauma, dissociative disorders, and other related conditions.
Critically evaluate and compare evidence-based treatment protocols for assessing and treating trauma across diverse clinical presentations.
Assess the impact of defense mechanisms, dissociation, and neurobiological responses on trauma symptoms to design effective, individualized treatment plans.
Recognize indicators of dissociation and implement practical, evidence-based interventions to help clients reduce dissociative behaviors and support trauma recovery.
Articulate the core principles of EMDR and demonstrate how EMDR facilitates healing from trauma.
Examine key cultural and ethical considerations that inform safe, responsive, and inclusive trauma treatment.
Integrate trauma-informed knowledge and skills into a personalized professional development plan to advance your growth as a trauma therapist.

Content Level: Beginner to Intermediate

Course meets for 6 three hour modules from September 2025 through February 2026. Fridays 9am-noon

September 26 2025
October 24 2025
November 21 2025
December 12 2025
January 22 2026
February 20 2025

Course Completion Requirements

Participants must attend the entire training and complete the course evaluation form to receive CE credit. Certificates will be emailed within 10 business days of completion. Certificate of attendance and credits are included in the one time cost of the course.

ASWB ACE Approval Statement: Advanced Seminar: Trauma-Informed Therapy — Foundations for Healing and Change, Course #6348, is approved by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program to be offered by Metropolitan Counseling Associates as an individual course. Regulatory boards have the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. Social workers completing this course receive 18 category I clinical continuing education credits. NBCC Approval No. SP-4952

Accessibility Accommodations: If you require accommodations to fully participate in this training, please email us at least one week before the event: info@metcounseling.com