Graduate Certificate in Complex Trauma & Child Sexual Abuse Intervention

Counsellors, therapists, psychologists, clinical social workers, mental-health, child and youth care and other practitioners with a Bachelor's or Masters Degree or equivalent work/study experience who are working with child, adolescent and/or adult survivors of complex trauma and child sexual abuse will benefit from this certificate program.

You will gain a current and comprehensive understanding of the key theoretical and clinical approaches underlying best practices in the complex trauma field.

You will develop clinical skills in assessment, treatment planning, and clinical interventions that will enable you to work effectively with a wide range of clients from diverse social locations experiencing complex trauma reactions, including a specific knowledge for treating survivors of sexual abuse.

The certificate is a blend of online, face-to-face and self-directed study. Courses may be taken individually or as part of the certificate. All courses can also be customized for your organization, agency or group.

Required Courses (15 credits)

^{Note: 1 day is equivalent to 7 credit hours.  A credit is comprised of 14 hours.}

Non-Refundable Certificate Application Fee:  $75 (effective 04/01/11)

The total cost to complete the Graduate Certificate in Complex Trauma and Child Sexual Abuse Intervention is $5250.

For individual course fees please see course descriptions.

Course manuals are supplied when you attend class, and if purchase of books or other materials are required you will be advised of the details when you register.

A minimum of a Bachelors degree in counselling, clinical social work, psychology or a related discipline together with relevant work experience in complex trauma and/or child abuse is required.

Applicants without a Bachelors degree with the equivalent combination of three to five years of education, training and work experience in a related discipline such as psychology, social work and/or counselling, working with child, youth and/or adult survivors of trauma will also be considered.

• We recommend that you apply at least two months before the certificate begins. Once an applicant is accepted, we suggest registering at least one month before the classes begin as the number of seats is limited.

• Submit your completed application form, along with a letter of intent, your resume, a work letter of reference and the $75 non-refundable application fee via fax, mail or email.

  Mail to:
  Justice Institute of BC
  Centre for Counselling & Community Safety
  715 McBride Boulevard, New Westminster, BC V3L 5T4

• Once your application has been approved, please register directly with the Student Services Centre at 604.528.5590 or register@jibc.ca.

To check current course availability, select the course name above. If you wish to register, follow the instructions on the course listing.