Overview of Trauma Training Courses

1. Trauma Therapist Institute

Offers live and on-demand courses focused on:

• Polyvagal theory and somatic interventions
• Complex PTSD (C-PTSD) and dissociation
• Trauma-informed couples therapy
• Neurobiological approaches to addiction
• Internal Family Systems (IFS) and embodied healing practices

2. CTRI (Crisis and Trauma Resource Institute)

Provides training in:

• De-escalation and crisis response
• Indigenous-informed trauma recovery
• Mental health and addictions
• Leadership and client relations
• Train-the-trainer and certificate programs

3. NATRC Center for Learning

Specializes in:

• Trauma Recovery Center (TRC) model
• Serving survivors of violence in underserved communities
• Onboarding tools and fidelity-based implementation strategies

📚 Core Learnings Across Programs

🔍 Foundational Concepts

• Trauma-Informed Care: Prioritizing safety, trust, and empowerment in all interactions.
• Neurobiology of Trauma: Understanding how trauma affects brain function, memory, and behavior.
• Polyvagal Theory: Applying nervous system regulation techniques to support healing.

🛠️ Practical Interventions

• Somatic Techniques: Using body-based methods to release trauma (e.g., breathwork, movement).
• IFS & Parts Work: Helping clients identify and integrate fragmented parts of the self.
• Crisis De-escalation: Employing empathy and assertiveness to manage volatile situations.

🌍 Inclusive & Culturally Responsive Approaches

• Indigenous Perspectives: Integrating relational and reciprocal healing practices.
• Shame-Free Learning Spaces: Creating environments that support vulnerability and growth.
• Bilingual and Accessible Resources: Ensuring materials and methods are inclusive.

🧩 Reflections for Implementation

For someone like you, Meredith—meticulous, proactive, and deeply empathetic—these trainings offer rich opportunities to:

• Strengthen trauma-informed systems across multi-site operations
• Equip teams with accessible, actionable tools for client care
• Embed compliance and mutual protection into trauma recovery protocols
• Support professional development with inclusive, bilingual resources

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