Graduate Certificate

The Trauma Certificate Program provides a foundational understanding of trauma theory and presents principles, tools and strategies that enable trauma-informed practice in service and treatment settings that support recovery and healing for adults and children and reduce inadvertent harm. The impact of trauma on direct service staff and the necessity for a support system for those individuals is also considered.

For professionals who have already earned a graduate degree in counseling or a related mental health discipline, Thomas Jefferson University invites you to gain advanced trauma competencies and knowledge with their four-course Certificate of Advanced Studies in Trauma Counseling, resulting in 128 contact hours (provided through NBCC and PA State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors).

The Certificate in Childhood Trauma Studies is an inter-disciplinary/inter-professional training program that aims to develop competent trauma-informed service providers who have the knowledge and skills to work effectively with children and families impacted by childhood adversity.