Therapy Trainings® Presents

Trauma-Informed Care Training

3 CE Hours

This self-paced trauma-informed care course teaches mental health professionals how to recognize, respond to, and support clients who have experienced trauma. Learn evidence-based strategies for creating safe, empowering therapeutic environments that promote healing and recovery.

Target Audience: Mental Health Professionals Content Level: Beginning to Advanced Format: Text & Audio / Self-Paced
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Trauma-Informed Care Course Overview

This 3-hour continuing education course provides mental health professionals with comprehensive training in trauma-informed care principles and practices. Trauma-informed care is an organizational and clinical approach that recognizes the widespread impact of trauma on individuals and integrates this understanding into all aspects of service delivery.

Participants will learn how trauma affects the brain and body, explore the six key principles of trauma-informed care (safety, trustworthiness, peer support, collaboration, empowerment, and cultural sensitivity), and develop practical skills for implementing trauma-informed practices in clinical settings. This course emphasizes creating therapeutic environments that avoid re-traumatization while supporting client autonomy and resilience.

Trauma-Informed Care Learning Objectives

Upon completing this trauma-informed care training, mental health professionals will be able to:

  • Define trauma-informed care and explain its importance in mental health treatment settings
  • Identify the prevalence and types of trauma experienced by clients seeking mental health services
  • Describe the neurobiological effects of trauma on brain development, stress response, and behavior
  • Apply the six core principles of trauma-informed care: safety, trustworthiness, peer support, collaboration, empowerment, and cultural humility
  • Implement trauma-sensitive screening and assessment techniques that minimize re-traumatization
  • Utilize therapeutic communication strategies that build trust and rapport with trauma survivors
  • Recognize signs of secondary traumatic stress and develop self-care strategies to prevent burnout
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Course curriculum

    1. About the Course

    2. Copyright Notice for Therapy Trainings™

    1. Understanding Trauma

    2. Principles of Trauma-Informed Care

    3. References

    1. The Brain and Trauma

    2. Long-term Effects of Trauma

    3. References

    1. Identifying Trauma Histories

    2. Assessing Trauma Impact

    3. References

    1. Creating a Safe Environment

    2. Evidence-Based Trauma Therapies

    3. Integrative Approaches

    4. References

    1. Trauma-Informed Care for Children and Adolescents

    2. Trauma-Informed Care for Adults

    3. Trauma-Informed Care for Older Adults

    4. References

About this course

  • $45.00
  • 34 lessons
  • 0 hours of video content

About the Author

Matt Grammer, LPCC-S is the founder of Therapy Trainings®, Kentucky Counseling Center®, and Counseling Now®. He has over 15 years of experience as a clinician, private practice operator, and consultant. He holds dual Masters degrees in Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling. KY LPCC-S #164069

Consulting Team:
Social Work Consultant is Alicia Trager, LCSW
Marriage and Family Therapy Consultant is Matt White, MFT
Psychology Consultant is Brett Donnelly, Psy.D.

Course Completion & CE Requirements

To earn 3 CE hours for this trauma-informed care course: Complete the presentation, pass the posttest with a score of 80% or higher, and submit the course evaluation. The posttest can be retaken as many times as needed at no additional cost. Your CE certificate is available for instant download immediately upon completion and can be accessed anytime from your account.

Trauma-Informed Care CE Approvals

NBCC: Therapy Trainings® has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7439. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Therapy Trainings® is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. This trauma-informed care CEU course qualifies for 3 NBCC clock hours.

ASWB ACE: Therapy Trainings®, #1945, 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: 12/6/2024-12/6/2027. Social workers completing this trauma-informed care course receive 3 continuing education credits.

NAADAC: This trauma-informed care continuing education course has been approved by Therapy Trainings®, as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, for 3 CE hours. NAADAC Provider #270493. Therapy Trainings® is responsible for all aspects of its programming.

Ohio: Therapy Trainings® is approved by the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board (CSWMFT) as a continuing education provider.

Kentucky: Therapy Trainings® is approved by the Kentucky Board of Licensed Professional Counselors as a continuing education provider.

Therapy Trainings® is approved by the Kentucky Board of Social Work as a continuing education provider. Provider #KBSWSP 202308.

Florida: Therapy Trainings® is a CE Broker approved provider for the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling. CE Broker Provider #50-40520.

Trauma-Informed Care CEU Course FAQs

How many CE hours is this trauma-informed care course?
This trauma-informed care training provides 3 CE hours (also called CEUs or continuing education units). The course is self-paced and can be completed in approximately 3 hours.
Is this trauma-informed care CE course approved in my state?
Therapy Trainings® is approved by NBCC, ASWB ACE, and NAADAC—the major national CE approval bodies for mental health professionals. Most state boards accept CE from these nationally approved providers. Check the State Board Approvals section below to confirm your state and profession are covered.
Who should take this trauma-informed care CEU course?
This trauma-informed care course is designed for licensed mental health professionals including LPCs, LMHCs, LCSWs, LMFTs, psychologists, and addiction counselors who want to learn evidence-based approaches to working with trauma survivors. The content is appropriate for clinicians at all experience levels.
When will I receive my trauma-informed care CE certificate?
Your CE certificate is available as an instant download immediately after you complete the course and pass the posttest. You can also access and download your certificates anytime from your account.
What if I do not pass the trauma-informed care posttest?
You can retake the posttest as many times as you need at no additional cost. A passing score of 80% is required to earn your 3 CE hours.
Can I get unlimited CE courses instead of just this one?
Yes! If you need multiple CE courses for your license renewal, the Unlimited CE plan gives you access to our entire library of 100+ courses—including this trauma-informed care training—for one annual price. It is the best value if you need more than a few courses. Learn more about Unlimited CE

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