Trauma Counseling
Turn on the news, and it’s easy to see that the world we live in is filled with trauma and traumatic events. For those affected, trauma is like an invisible wound – those on the outside never know what is lurking beneath the surface.
The silver lining is that there are many human service professionals who dedicate their lives to helping the individuals, families and communities affected. But there is still a great demand for professionals in this field.
At the UWM School of Continuing Education, you’ll find a variety of programs that meet this demand with topics that span Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), trauma first aid and much more. You can also obtain a certificate in EMDR or Trauma Counseling in as little as 18 months (not to exceed three years).
Not only do those in trauma counseling offer people hope; they help them heal by overcoming adversity and fostering resilience.
To register or find details on individual courses, click on the courses tab below and then the corresponding course title.
Free Courses for Educators! Thank you to our generous donor for providing educators with the opportunity to enroll in the 2024 summer session of Building a Trauma-Informed Classroom. While the 10 free enrollments are filled, there is still plenty of room in the class, and we’d love for you to join us.
Trauma Counseling Certificate: Participants who complete the Trauma Counseling Certificate may be eligible for credits from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Helen Bader School of Social Welfare. Participants need to apply and be accepted into the master’s level program for credit eligibility.
Building a Trauma-Informed Classroom
Tue, July 30-Aug 20, 2024 Live Online
Feb 25-Mar 18, 2025 Live Online
July 29-Aug 19, 2025 Live Online
Post-Traumatic Growth – Building Resiliency
July 24, 2024 Live Online
Supporting Youth and Adults Impacted by the Sex Trades
Oct 23, 2024 Live Online
Trauma Counseling I: Understanding Trauma and Providing Trauma-Informed Care
July 8-Sept 23, 2024 Online
Jan 20-Mar 31, 2025 Online
July 7-Sept 22, 2025 Online
Trauma Counseling II: Assessment, Interventions and Applications in Trauma Treatment
Oct 14-Dec 16, 2024 Online
Apr 14-June 23, 2025 Online
Oct 13-Dec 22, 2025 Online
Trauma First Aid: How to Emotionally Help
Nov 20, 2024 Live Online
Trauma-Informed Care for Family Support Professionals
Nov 13-14, 2024 In-person
May 21-22, 2025 In-person
Trauma-Informed Care: Building Resilience and a Healthy Culture
Aug 14, 2024 In-person
Sept 10-17, 2024 Live Online
Feb 4-6, 2025 Live Online
Sept 9-11, 2025 Live Online
Understanding Military Culture
Dec 3, 2024 Live Online
May 28, 2025 In-person
Dec 11, 2025 Live Online
Working With Trauma – Choose Your Approach
Oct 30, 2024 Live Online
Mar 26, 2025 Live Online
Oct 29, 2025 Live Online