Certificate Program in Integrative Trauma Studies:
a 9-Month Program - Now Online!

The Integrative Trauma Studies Certificate Program provides a comprehensive overview of essential topics in the understanding and treatment of trauma. Weekly, clinically oriented seminars integrate psychoanalytic/psychodynamic concepts with contemporary, essential themes and considerations in the treatment of trauma. All instructors combine theoretical and clinical material with case and/or video illustrations.

The program is designed to provide experienced clinicians with the enhanced understanding and skills to treat clients with a broad range of traumatic experiences, including childhood trauma, adult-onset trauma, and trauma related to racism/culture/immigration/gender and sexual identity.

Seminars are led by an outstanding faculty, all recognized experts in trauma treatment, who are especially effective at engaging candidates through theoretical presentation, clinical illustration, and interventions that are particular to trauma treatment. Topics are scheduled in a particular sequence to optimize candidates' grasp and integration of the material.

Graduates of the program receive a Certificate in Integrative Trauma Studies at NIP's graduation ceremony in June.

Selected Topics

Basic Understandings in Trauma
Inter-Cultural Approaches to Trauma Treatment
The Trauma of Migration and Identity
Neurophysiology of Trauma
Attachment
Relational Trauma & Affect Regulation
Stabilization & Psychoeducation
Trauma & the Body: Mindfulness & the Coherent Breath
Dissociation & Dissociative Disorders
The Embodiment of Gender: From a Trauma and Gender-Expansive Perspective
Eating Disorders and Dissociation
Trauma and Substance Abuse
Sexual Abuse
Psychopharmacology in Trauma Treatment
Introduction to Trauma-informed Treatment Models:
EMDR, IFS, AEDP, Somatic Experiencing/Focusing, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy
Memory Reconsolidation
Eco-Trauma: From Denial and Dissociation to Building Resilience

2023-2024 Schedule: Mondays, 2:00 - 5:00 pm

Continuing Education Credits: 30 CE contact hours are available to licensed social workers, psychologists, and licensed psychoanalysts.*

For additional information about the Integrative Trauma Studies Certificate Program, please contact Sarah St. Onge, PhD at st.onge.sarah@gmail.com or Rachelle Kammer, PhD, LCSW at rkammer@nipinst.org.