Certifications & Courses

Certified Specialist in Anger Management I (CSAM)

  1. LATEST CLINICAL RESEARCH AND EVIDENCE BASED TREATMENTS OF ANGER PROBLEMS
  2. EFFECTIVE MINDFULNESS TECHNIQUES AND ANGER MANAGEMENT
  3. RECENT ADVANCES IN ANGER MANAGEMENT SKILLS, CONCEPTS, EXERCISES
  4. BRAIN RESEARCH AND ANGER MANAGEMENT
  5. INTEGRAL APPROACH TO ANGER MANAGEMENT
  6. COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL APPROACH AND DISFUNCTIONAL THINKING
  7. LEARN SECRET OF EFFECTIVE OUTCOMES
  8. FOR ADULTS, ADOLESCENTS, CHILDREN, PARENTS, RELATIONSHIPS
  9. FOR GROUP, CLASS, OR INDIVIDUAL MODALITIES

Certified Facilitator in Anger Management (CFAM)

This training teaches you the techniques and gives you the skills to Facilitate Anger Management Workshops. The certificate given is recognized Internationally.

Certified Specialist in Trauma and Crisis (CSTC)

Training and certification program to provide current, quality trauma and attachment training through online for individuals, clinicians, and organizations. Our program is quite comprehensive and holistic in nature focusing on mind-body neuroscience and somatic approaches. With all the tragedies we are encountering in today’s world, we need Trauma Specialist. Learning Objectives -Upon completion participants will have a thorough understanding of •the foundations of trauma and attachment •how trauma and attachment impact the brain, body, and behavior •emotional regulation and dysregulation• how to promote regulation through sensory intervention and grounding strategies• how to promote integration through regulation
•evidence-based and best practice approaches to trauma intervention •practical strategies relevant to certification stream and training level Trainings will be rich with practical examples and exercises to help synthesize the material of focus. Core training is customized for the various streams and levels to allow for relevant training and intervention strategies. For supplemental training a wide variety of enhancement options are offered in areas such as energy based practices, somatic approaches, art and play therapy, meditation, mindfulness etc. To ensure the integrity of this certification program all levels and training streams include the following components:•supplementary trainings • background readings •supervision• examination (threshold of 80% required for certification)•1 year time frame to become certified• annual training to maintain current in best practice approaches.

Certified Parenting Coach (CPC)

The training is appropriate for childcare providers, foster parents, grandparents, caregivers, therapists, social workers, educators, counselors, psychologists, family physicians, and other care professionals who work with children and families. Benefits of Training as a Certified Parenting Coach:•Deepen your own understanding and practice of Parenting• Receive expert training and materials to develop skills as a Family Coach• Become competent to run Parenting Groups and other workshops• Receive support for marketing and promotion after the training• Ongoing access to mentor support after the training• Confidence to build a niche and income stream for yourself in your community. Curriculum Overview:•In-depth training in working with groups and the four layers of parenting.• Gaining familiarity with the materials for use in groups and workshops• Role-playing leading your fellow participants through sections of the curriculum• An opportunity to model your trainer in how to transition your group through the course material.• Designing and enacting small changes in your own life.• Time to share and connect with others who have a passion for this work.• Skill-building in guiding families toward their own goals. Training Materials and Certification:•Materials for the course will be made available.• Certificate will be mailed upon completion of course.

Certified Divorce Recovery Coach (CDRC)

Parenting After Divorce •How Children Experience Divorce• Understanding Children’s Play and Art• Understanding The Infant or Toddler -Life Begins• Understanding The Preschooler -Age of Wonder• Understanding The 6-8 Year Old -Discovery of Self• Understanding The 9-12 Year Old -Season of Change• Understanding The 13-17 Year Old -Quest of Independence• The Challenge of Change• When Parents Fight •How to Tell The Child -The First Day of Divorce• When a Parent Moves Away -The First Goodbye• Custody and the Child of Divorce• Dealing with Divorce Related Change• The New Significant Other• The Step Family •The Changing Family

Certified Specialist in Sexual Assault/Trafficking (CSSAT)

•Sexual Assault/ Abuse• HIV-STD Information• Interviewing Victims/ Survivors• Sexual Offense Statutes •Police Investigation of Rape •Rape Evidence Examination• Rape Trauma Syndrome• Trauma-Informed Care• DNA Evidence• Special Population• Human Trafficking• Risk Reduction• Acquaintance Date Rape •Child Sexual Abuse• Incest• People With Disabilities •Stranger Assault• Medical Concerns• Safety Plans Bullying Prevention Specialist• Define bullying and describe its various forms •Describe the basic research on bullying’s prevalence, risk factors, and impact on youth involved •Describe best practices in bullying prevention and response •Identify that bullying is a public health problem and requires a coordinated community response• Identify specific pathways for translating bullying prevention best practices into policy and practice –Describe potentially harmful strategies and the rationale for avoiding them• Organize a community event to catalyze bullying prevention action planning at the local level –Identify key stakeholders for a community-level bullying prevention initiative –Access free resources to support community bullying prevention efforts.

Certified Specialist Victim of Domestic Violence (CSVDV)

•Define domestic violence and describe its various forms •Victims of domestic violence• Characteristics of batterers •Treating Perpetrators• Approaches to treating Victims Anxiety Depression & Stress Management Specialist• Developing the Mind to Stop Anxiety• Building Emotional Tolerance •Behavioral Methods to Quell Fear• Breaking the Procrastination-Fear Connection• Overcoming Mixed Anxiety and Depression •Defusing Worry• Stopping Perfectionist Thinking •Defeating Inhibition• Addressing Self-Worth Fears• Addressing Social-Evaluation Anxieties• Vanquishing Panic• Preventing Anxieties and Fears from Coming Back

Certified Specialist in Grief and Loss (CSGL)

Coping with Grief and Loss, The Stages of Grief, The Grief Model, Common Emotional Reactions to Stress and Anxiety, Dreams and Paranormal Experiences, Physical and Emotional Signs, Unresolved Grief, Complicated Grief, Crisis Intervention, Processing Emotions and Feelings Surrounding Life, Coping Skills, Continuing Bonds, Grief and Attachment, Pre-Loss Factors, Grief and Loss in Children and Adolescents, Grief responses and Adaptation to Loss, Creating Space

Certified Specialist in Critical Incident Stress Reduction (CSCISR)

Assisting Individuals In Crisis, Pre Crisis Preparation, Strategic Planning, Organization Consultation, Pastoral Crisis Intervention, Family Crisis Intervention, Crisis Management Briefings, Types of Crisis, Stress Preventatives, Demobilization, Defusing, 7 Phases of Debriefing, Providing Psychological First Aid, Burnout and Compassion Fatigue, Coping Mechanism, Building Resilience, Stress Management, Coping with Major Events

Certified Specialist in Crisis Intervention (CSCI)

Emotional Intelligence, Verbal De-Escalation Techniques, Understanding Precursors to Crisis, Motivation Techniques, Handling Passive Non Compliance, Non Violent De-escalation, Professional Distancing, Building Rapport, Trauma Informed Care, Tactical Empathy, The Art of Negotiation, Self Awareness, Anger Management, Resilience, Brain/Body Activity of the Person in Crisis, How to Identify the Stages of a Person in Distress, Crisis Prevention, Restorative Practices, Assess long-term and immediate factors, Emotional First Aid, Communication

Certified Specialist in Diversity and Inclusion (CSDI)

Bias, Implicit Bias, Affinity Bias, Conformity Bias, Halo Effect, Horn Effect, Confirmation Bias, Stereotype, Prejudice, Racism, Ideology, Microaggressions, How lack of Self Respect can contribute to non inclusive behaviors, Harm reduction, Conversational Strategies, Cultural Appreciation, Intersectionality, Types of Discrimination, Inclusion, Appropriation, Disparate Impact, LGBTQ and Equality, The Me Too Movement, Civil Rights, Allyship, Complicity

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