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Certificate in Psychological Trauma: Effective Treatment & Practice

Approved by the UW School of Social Work.  

Certificates » Psychological Trauma: Effective Treatment & Practice
Program Features
  • How to assess, diagnose and treat those who experience trauma
  • Neurobiology of trauma and common medications that can help
  • Innovative therapy methods for the treatment of trauma
  • Trauma within cultural context, including race and gender
  • Needs of specific groups, such as children, refugees, veterans and disaster and torture survivors
  • Personal counter-transference and vicarious traumatization
  • Effective response to community trauma caused by violence in schools, natural disasters or large-scale attacks
Who Should Apply
  • Professionals with a master's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, nursing or a related field and experience in clinical intervention and psychotherapy with individuals or groups

Build a comprehensive understanding of trauma assessment and interventions for both children and adults as you learn from the leading clinicians and researchers in the trauma field. Explore the impact of trauma based on the unique experiences of your clients. Examine and critique innovative trauma therapy techniques. Practice specific skills in assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning and evidence-based practices. Learn how to mitigate the personal impact that may result from trauma exposure when working with traumatized individuals in your clinical practice.

This program is offered in an online + classroom format, a blend of in-person lecture and online learning.

Key Outcomes
You will expand your skills in psychological trauma assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and evidence based practices for both children and adults.
Sections
Start Location Program ID Status
Autumn 2012  Details Bellevue 3963 Closed
Course Dates Days Instructor
Foundations for Trauma Assessment and Treatment Oct 12 - Dec 8, 2012 F, Sa Albin
Treatment Interventions for Trauma Jan 12 - Apr 9, 2013 F, Sa Albin
Applications for Trauma Interventions Apr 13 - Jun 8, 2013 F, Sa Albin
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Program Highlights
UW Certificate in Psychological Trauma: Effective Treatment and Practice Overview

Watch instructors and alumni discuss this unique, interactive program.

Instructor Profile: Kathleen K. Albin 

Many students have changed jobs as a result of this program. The focus of their work may change when they learn about working with a different population of traumatized people [such as victims of domestic abuse or refugees]… I really like it when a student learns about something that is tangible, which they can use to make a difference in the lives of the people they are working with.

Kathleen K. Albin, M.A., LMHC
Instructor, Certificate in Psychological Trauma: Effective Treatment and Practice