Those interested in supporting the mental and emotional health and well-being of those affected by trauma can provide trauma assessment and intervention for mental health and child welfare
Earn your Trauma-Informed Practice Certificate
Our curriculum is strengths-based and solution focused with an express emphasis on empowering victims and survivors from a social justice perspective. The certificate coursework is based on a problem-based learning format that incorporates principles of clinical, developmental & translational neuroscience into assessment and treatment.
Program Goals
To provide advanced clinical training in trauma assessment and intervention for mental health and child welfare professionals in the state of Mississippi
To expose adult learners to the latest research and developments in traumatology
To provide a strengths-based, neuroscience-informed framework for treating victims and families across the lifespan
To foster a commitment to continuing education, professional development, and lifelong learning
Who is the Trauma Specialist certificate for?
A trauma specialist certificate is a great way to supplement a Master’s level mental health professional's license to practice. Also, those who are currently engaged in direct practice with a relevant clinical population will benefit from our program.
Program Curriculum
Neurobiological Foundations of Trauma Assessment and Treatment
Trauma Assessment
Trauma Intervention I: Children and Adolescents
Trauma Intervention II: Adults and Families
Special Topics in Trauma Assessment and Treatment
Program Highlights
Designed for working professionals
Courses offered in the evening once per week or one Saturday per month
Courses offered in hybrid in-person/online/distance education format
Continuing education units provided for classroom hours
200 S. Capitol Street, Clinton, MS 39056
601.925.3000
