Becoming Trauma-Informed

Build confidence to respond to trauma with safety, awareness, and compassion.

TRAINING
Exclusive Demonstration Videos (Private Access)
  • Humanistic therapy demo
  • Clearing transference & rupture repair
  • Titration & trauma pacing
  • Grief and psychoeducation in trauma work
  • Motivational interviewing & trauma orientation
These videos offer real-time case-based learning to support your application of concepts in a safe, peer-supported space.
Who this training for
This training is designed for:
  • Practicing therapists and psychologists
  • Educators, caregivers, and school staff
  • Coaches, mentors, and facilitators
  • Healthcare and support professionals
  • HR, leadership, and organisational teams
  • Individuals seeking structured trauma-informed personal growth
What You Learn
By completing this training, you will:
  • Understand what trauma is and how it impacts the nervous system
  • Recognize trauma responses such as fight, flight, freeze, and collapse
  • Develop trauma-aware communication and attunement skills
  • Support emotional safety and self-regulation in sessions
  • Apply trauma-informed principles in daily therapeutic interactions
  • Distinguish talk therapy from nervous-system-led trauma therapy
  • Respond with awareness and regulation rather than reactivity
Certificate & Credibility
This training:
  • Is aligned with trauma-informed care principles
  • Is facilitated by trauma-aware professionals with clinical experience
  • Serves as a strong foundation for further professional development
  • Can be used as introductory or complementary training for clinicians
Participants receive a certificate of completion upon fulfilling attendance and participation requirements.
The BTIT training reflects the applied clinical work of Trauma Release & Wellness Centre and our years of implementing trauma-informed systems in real-world practice.
Training Modules
This 4-month immersive program integrates personal regulation, structured clinical skills, and trauma-informed facilitation in a practical, experiential format.
Values & Regulation
The foundation of trauma-informed clinical presence
Developing a non-pathogenic, salutogenic mindset
Understanding adaptation and capacity-building in therapy
Talk therapy vs. trauma therapy:
key distinctions
Introduction to Polyvagal Theory and clinical attunement
Regulation before intervention:
working with the nervous system
Building therapeutic presence without excessive history-taking
Orientation & First Sessions
Creating clarity, safety, and structure from the beginning
Case conceptualisation in the first session
Completing trauma-informed orientation within three sessions
When and how to use consent and rupture repair
Integrating trauma-informed care into your therapeutic style
Establishing safety, pacing, and therapeutic direction early
Building attunement while maintaining clinical leadership
Trauma Processing
Working safely and effectively with trauma activation
Working with the freeze response (3 types)
Processing single-event trauma memories
Strategies for C-PTSD, relapse, and regression
Supporting clients through resistance and dissociation
Body-based trauma release and somatic regulation
Pacing, titration, and window of tolerance application
Integration & Post-Traumatic Growth (PTG)
Moving beyond symptom reduction toward transformation
Exploring grief within the therapeutic relationship
Endings, integration, and collective TRE
Spiritual wounding and trauma narratives
Motivational Interviewing in trauma work
Demo-based learning and live case integration
Supporting post-trauma meaning-making and resilience
Pricing
Who Can Join
The Becoming Trauma-Informed Therapist (BTIT) training is designed primarily for:
Practicing therapists and psychologists
Counsellors transitioning into trauma-informed work
Mental health interns and early-career clinicians
Coaches and facilitators working with emotional processing
Professionals seeking structured trauma-informed clinical development
This program is best suited for those who are actively working with clients or preparing to do so.
No advanced trauma certification is required — but a commitment to regulation, ethical practice, and reflective learning is essential.
Training Investment
$150 USD / 550 AED per month
Duration: 4 Months
This investment includes:
Weekly live 3-hour training sessions
Structured progression through all 4 core modules
(Values & Regulation, Orientation, Trauma Processing, Integration & PTG)
Private access to demonstration videos
Dedicated Google Drive with essential readings and resources
Recorded session access for revision
Group discussions and applied skills practice
Certificate of completion upon fulfilling participation requirements

Frequently Asked Questions

What does “trauma-informed” mean at Trauma Release & Wellness Centre?

Being trauma-informed means we understand how trauma impacts the nervous system, emotions, relationships, and behaviour. Our work prioritises safety, choice, collaboration, and pacing. Therapy is never rushed or forced, and you remain in control of what is explored and when.

What happens in the first therapy session?

The first session is a gentle orientation. We focus on understanding what brings you to therapy, answering your questions, and helping you feel safe and grounded. There is no pressure to share more than you are ready for. Therapy moves at your pace.

What if I feel nervous, unsure, or don’t know what to say?

That is completely normal. Many people come to therapy feeling unsure or overwhelmed. Your therapist will guide the session and support you in finding words—or simply noticing what is happening in your body and emotions. You do not need to have everything figured out to begin.

Do I need a diagnosis to start therapy?

No. You do not need a diagnosis to begin therapy. We focus on your lived experience, current challenges, and goals rather than labels. If a diagnosis becomes clinically relevant, it will be discussed collaboratively.

How long does therapy usually last?

The length of therapy varies from person to person. Some people come for short-term support, while others choose longer-term work. Therapy duration is reviewed regularly and adjusted based on your needs, goals, and capacity.

Is therapy confidential?

Yes. Everything shared in therapy is confidential, except in situations where there is a risk of harm to yourself or others, as required by safety and legal guidelines. Therapists also participate in professional supervision to support quality of care while maintaining confidentiality.

What is your affiliation with Arizona Trauma Institute (ATI)?

Trauma Release & Wellness Centre has been working with Arizona Trauma Institute for several years. Our therapists are trained in trauma-informed frameworks aligned with ATI principles, including nervous-system-based care, safety-first trauma processing, and ethical clinical practice.

What is TRE (Tension & Trauma Release Exercises)?

TRE is a body-based practice that supports the release of deep muscular tension and stress through natural neurogenic tremors. It helps regulate the nervous system and can be supportive alongside therapy. TRE is always introduced carefully and in a regulated, informed manner.

Do I have to do TRE if I start therapy?

No. TRE is optional. Some clients choose to integrate it into their healing process, while others focus solely on therapy. Your therapist will discuss options with you and support what feels right for you.

Do you work with children individually?

In family work, especially when a child is involved, we do not work with the child in isolation. We focus on regulating the family system as a whole. When caregivers and the family environment become more regulated, children naturally experience more safety and stability.

Is online therapy available?

Yes. We offer both in-person and online sessions. Online therapy is conducted with the same trauma-informed principles and professional standards as in-person work.

How do I know if this space is right for me?

If you are looking for therapy that is gentle, respectful, body-aware, and paced around safety and regulation, this space may be a good fit. You are welcome to book a consultation to explore this further.