Is this program right for you?
Be the one using the latest and most effective approaches to support clients through complex trauma.
understand Key Theoretical & Clinical approaches
Gain a comprehensive understanding of the key theoretical and clinical approaches underlying best practices in the complex trauma field.
Develop clinical skills
Develop clinical skills in assessment, treatment planning, and clinical interventions this will enable you to work effectively with a wide range of clients from diverse social locations.
This program is designed for counsellors, therapists, psychologists, clinical Social Workers, mental-health professionals, and child and youth care workers. Practitioners who are working with children, adolescents and/or adult survivors of complex trauma will benefit.
Taking an integrative approach to the assessment and treatment of complex trauma, drawing on the most current clinical and evidence-based material on effective complex trauma intervention, as well as the most recent research on attachment, neurobiology, memory and dissociation. This program is situated within an understanding of culturally relevant practice and how multiple identities, social locations and historical contexts inform theory and practice.
You will gain a comprehensive understanding of the key theoretical and clinical approaches underlying best practices in the complex trauma field. An applied, experiential learning model means 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.
Click the link to hear instructor and complex trauma therapist, Maureen McEvoy, speak on 'The Education of a Trauma Therapist'.
How to Complete the Certificate:
Receive the Associate Certificate in Complex Trauma by completing the following 5 courses totaling 10 credits:
COUN 5200: Theoretical Foundation in Complex Trauma
COUN 5202: Complex Trauma: Assessment and Interventions
COUN 5208: Somatic Work with Complex Trauma
COUN 5212: Complex Trauma: Interventions and Skill Building
COUN 5220: Complex Trauma Integrated Project
Successful completion of all assignments and full attendance is required. The certificate can be completed in one year; learners have a maximum of three years to complete all required courses.
For upcoming course offerings by date, view our Course Calendar.
Tuition
The total cost to complete the Associate Certificate in Complex Trauma is approximately $4500.
For individual course fees please see course descriptions. Courses after April 1st are subject to a 2% tuition increase. A learner services fee will be applied per credit.
COUN-5200 $1323.66
COUN-5202 $882.80
COUN-5208 $882.80
COUN-5212 $882.80
COUN-5220 $441.19
Additional Fees
Non-Refundable Certificate Application Fee: $75
STEP 1 - Apply to the Program
Submit your online application to EducationPlannerBC.
The program application deadline is January 10, 2024 and we recommend you apply as soon as possible to allow for adequate time to process your application.
You will also need to submit to the Admissions office:
- 250-word letter of intent describing your interest in the program and previous related education, training and/or experience;
- Resume.
- Work letter of reference
- Official university transcript; and
- $75 non-refundable application fee is paid to EducationPlannerBC. Applications will not be reviewed without fee payment.
You can reach the admissions office at admissions@jibc.ca or 604.528.5632.
Payment and supporting documents may also be submitted in-person, email or mail:
Justice Institute of British Columbia
Admissions Office
715 McBride Boulevard
New Westminster, BC V3L 5T4
STEP 2 - Register
Courses in this Associate Certificate are restricted to students enrolled in the program. Once your application has been approved, please register for courses directly with Student Services at 604.528.5590 or register@jibc.ca. Online registration is currently unavailable for courses in this admissions-based program.
Please note, acceptance into the program does not guarantee your seat in a class. We suggest registering at least one month before classes begin as seating is limited.
admission Requirements
A minimum of a bachelor's degree with the equivalent combination of 3 to 5 years of education, training and work experience in complex trauma.
Financial aid and awards
Candidates for this program may be eligible for JIBC awards and bursaries.
Awards and bursaries information: financialaid@jibc.ca or 604.528.5762.
Program information: cccs@jibc.ca or 604.528.5608
Q: Can you take courses out of the recommended order?
A: COUN-5200 must be taken first and we highly recommend the courses be taken in sequence.
COURSES IN THIS PROGRAM
REQUIRED COURSES
Courses range in length and can be completed in a 1-year period.