I am a non-clinician trained teacher with a personal history of trauma and a desire to introduce trauma informed practices to my colleagues and the school district. I am considering earning a certificate in trauma studies and would appreciate any recommendations. I've looked at the IATP certification and also wondered if anyone has heard of it.
Thanks,
Tammy
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Interested as well.
I am sure their training is helpful, but what does their certification mean? No one can assure me that there is any valid generally accepted certification at this time. I went through this years ago with "mediation certification." Everyone and anyone could claim to be a trainer, a provider, a practitioner and/or to provide a "certificate." Perhaps most of them were very skilled and knowledgeable, providing effective services, but the "certificate" was essentially meaningless... as good as the organization that made it up. We must be cautious in the field of trauma, as the same is probably true.
As someone who received that certification from IATP, I would agree with Jody. There is of course useful information (general info) in the course, the price is reasonable and it doesnât hurt to add this. But. In truth, and at this point, if itâs for validity with other clinicians itâs sadly, probably not worth too much.. For basic, as opposed to specialized, knowledge it is useful. Iâm not sure it would be the best option tho for what youâre discussing here. Lisa Ferentz has a number of trauma courses and sheâs fairly well-known and respected in the trauma world at least in my neck of the woods. 
Iâd also suggest someone I know who provides a true service to new clinicians in the field. Guy Macpherson. He had a very broad selection of free (!) podcast interviews with leading clinicians in the field. And an online forum for support for new trauma therapist. And it can be anyone wanting to learn and have support in the trauma field, so credentials donât matter at all. He is truly invested in helping to provide quality education and support for people wanting to work with this population. For a fee you can join and get more direct and personalized support. Heâs easily found on FB or google his name for his website. The Trauma Therapist. Shelly
Thanks for the information! Sincerely, Tammy
Hi, Tammy. I'm the community manager for the ACEs in Higher Education community. There are several members there who are not clinicians but interested in using TI approaches in their work as educators or administrators. We also have a growing list of training programs available. https://www.pacesconnection.com/...-in-higher-education
Thanks for the information. I appreciate it.
Tammy
This may only help if you're in the greater Philly area, but a great resource. I am currently going through their trauma-competent professional certification program:
