Trauma-informed Counseling
Online Graduate Certificate
Assist your clients in recovering from traumatic experiences.
Helping people process trauma requires not only effective listening skills, but also a sensitive and appropriate set of responses. Designed for current practitioners, our online graduate certificate in trauma-informed counseling was developed to build these abilities in master's- and doctoral-level clinicians. You’ll gain expertise you can put to immediate use in your practice.
Credit hours required
12
Application Deadlines
| Term | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Fall | August 1 |
| Spring | December 1 |
| Summer | May 15 |
What Can I Do With a Certificate in Trauma-informed Counseling from NIU?
By deepening your understanding of elements of trauma, crisis intervention and recovery, you’ll be prepared to offer clients a range of culturally sensitive treatment approaches, including developmental, exposure-based, experiential and cognitive-behavioral.
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How to Apply
You’ll apply through the Graduate School as a student at large. After you’re admitted, you’ll apply to the certificate program.
You can start this program in the fall semester only.
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Be willing to experience a little discomfort as you grow in your knowledge and your understanding of the world. Don't limit yourself to just who and what you know best.
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They’ll guide you every step of the way.
Krista Schaade
kschaade@niu.edu
815-753-1925
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