Certificate in Clinical Trauma Treatment – Level 1

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Welcome to your trauma CE headquarters!

To be a successful, competent, in-demand mental health clinician, you absolutely need access to premium, specialized clinical training (with the ability to go back for refreshers), as well as opportunities for ongoing peer consultation.

That’s exactly what this program delivers, plus:

  • RHours of comprehensive, neuroscience-informed clinical trauma trainings you can access indefinitely once you enroll.
  • RAccess to up to 4 free one-hour expert trauma consultation sessions with trainer and trauma psychologist, Dr. Jennifer Sweeton.
  • REligibility to earn the CCT-PT™ post nominal certification credential through Mind Works Continuing Education, LLC – a strong credibility marker that demonstrates to potential clients and employers alike that you are competent and qualified to treat psychological trauma.

Multiple approaches and perspectives to tackle whatever flavor of client and trauma history you encounter – all cases are different!

Advance your expertise in trauma care with our Certificate in Clinical Trauma Treatment – Level 1 (29.5 CEs), a comprehensive program that meets the training requirements needed to confer the CCT-PT™ post-nominal certification credential through Mind Works Continuing Education, LLC. This training equips you with the critical skills to assess, diagnose, and treat trauma safely and effectively—without retraumatization. Through nine courses focused on evidence-informed trauma care, you’ll learn how to conduct sensitive clinical interviews, accurately diagnose PTSD and related disorders, and develop trauma-informed treatment plans with ethical precision.

You’ll also gain hands-on strategies in EMDR, IFS, memory reconsolidation, and neural desensitization, along with targeted interventions for dissociation, sleep-related resilience, and trauma-related anxiety. With specialized modules on trauma-informed assessment, family-focused interventions, and solution-focused skills for trauma recovery, this training gives you a practical, multi-modal toolkit to guide clients toward healing and resilience. Upon completion of the training courses and certification requirements through MWCE, LLC, you’ll hold a professional certification credential that signals advanced competency in trauma treatment and sets you apart in today’s clinical landscape.

Program Courses

  • Clinically Interviewing Trauma Clients w/o Retraumatization
1.75 Total CEs
  • Complex Trauma: Screening, Treatment Considerations
1.75 Total CEs
  • Diagnosing PTSD & Other Trauma or Stressor-Related Disorders
2.75 Total CEs
  • Eye Movements and Eye Placements in Psychotherapy
3 Total CEs
  • How Sleep Relates to Trauma and Promotes Resilience
1.25 Total CEs
  • Memory Reconsolidation Techniques & Interventions for Trauma
3 Total CEs
  • Neural Desensitization: Integrating EMDR, IFS, & Other Approaches to Trauma
6 Total CEs
  • Personality and Dissociative Disorders: Trauma, Coping and Repair
4.5 Total CEs
  • Solution-Focused Brief Therapy Skills for Trauma Treatment
2.5 Total CEs
  • Trauma Assessment and Treatment Planning: Ethical Considerations
3 Total CEs

Program Instructors

  • Jennifer Sweeton, PsyD, JD, MS, MA

    Originally trained as a neuroscientist, Dr. Jennifer Sweeton is a clinical and forensic psychologist, Amazon #1 best-selling author in clinical psychology, and internationally-recognized expert on trauma and the neuroscience of mental health. She is the author of the Trauma Treatment Toolbox (PESI Publishing), Train Your Brain Card Deck (PESI Publishing and Media), Eight Key Brain Areas of Mental Health and Illness (W. W. Norton & Company), and the forthcoming Traumatic Stress Recovery Workbook (New Harbinger Publications, Inc). Dr. Sweeton completed her doctoral training at the Stanford University School of Medicine, the Pacific Graduate School of Psychology, and the National Center for PTSD. Additionally, she holds a master’s degree in personality psychology (with an emphasis in affective neuroscience) from Stanford University, and studied behavioral genetics and psychopathology at Harvard University. In 2025, Dr. Sweeton earned her JD from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law and serves as Outside Counsel for Online CE Credits, which she co-owns. Dr. Sweeton resides in the greater Kansas City area, where she owns a private practice. She is the founder and co-owner of two nationwide continuing education companies, OnlineCECredits.com, which offers high-quality courses to over 100,000 licensed mental health providers, and LegalMasterCLE.com, which provides cutting-edge continuing legal education to attorneys. Dr. Sweeton has held adjunct faculty appointments at the University of Kansas School of Medicine and the Oklahoma University Health Sciences Center , and is a former President of the Greater Kansas City Psychological Association and the Oklahoma Psychological Association. Dr. Sweeton offers forensic assessment services, consultation, and trauma-focused psychotherapy to clients worldwide. She is the developer of Neural Desensitization and Integration Training (NDIT), an evidence-informed, module-based psychotherapy for PTSD. Referred to as a “world-renowned trauma treatment expert” by PESI, Dr. Sweeton has trained more than 60,000 mental health professionals globally.


  • Jerrod Brown, PhD, MA, MS, MS, MS

    Jerrod Brown, Ph.D., M.A., M.S., M.S., M.S., is a professor, trainer, researcher, and consultant with multiple years of experience teaching collegiate courses. Jerrod is also the founder and CEO of the American Institute for the Advancement of Forensic Studies (AIAFS). Jerrod has also provided consultation services to a number of caregivers, professionals, and organizations pertaining to topics related to autism spectrum disorder (ASD), fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), confabulation, suggestibility, sleep disturbances, trauma and other life adversities, alexithymia, executive dysfunction, criminal recidivism, traumatic brain injury (TBI), and youth firesetting. Jerrod has completed four separate master’s degree programs and holds graduate certificates in Medical Biochemistry, Exercise Prescription, Neuroscience and the Law, Neuropsychology, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Other Health Disabilities (OHD), and Traumatic-Brain Injuries (TBI). In 2021, Jerrod completed a post-doctoral certificate in Leadership and Organizational Strategy from Walden University and a Professional Certificate in Forensic Psychology from San Diego State University Global Campus. In 2023, Jerrod completed a diabetes care and education certificate from Central Arizona College. Currently, Jerrod is pursuing his fifth master’s degree in Applied Clinical Nutrition from Northeast College of Health Sciences. Jerrod has also conducted over 300 workshops, webinars, and on-demand trainings for various organizations and professional and student audiences. Jerrod has published several articles and book chapters, and recently, co-edited the book Forensic Mental Health: A Source Guide for Professionals (Brown & Weinkauf, 2018) with Erv Weinkauf. Jerrod has also been quoted in various magazines, newspapers, and other professional outlets. Jerrod is also regularly featured on several national and international podcast programs.


  • Jodi Ann Geis-Crowder, MS, LPC, ACS

    Jodi is a dual-licensed Professional Counselor, Approved Clinical Supervisor (CCE/NBCC), and certified professional coach with 27 years of experience in behavioral health, clinical supervision, and rural service innovation across Colorado and Wyoming. Her continuing education trainings blend clinical depth with creative engagement, focusing on ethics, telehealth, clinical supervision, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, trauma-informed care (including Polyvagal Theory and somatic practices), couples and family therapy, the human–animal bond, and underserved, rural behavior health. Jodi pioneered animal-assisted therapy and therapeutic horticulture in community behavioral health settings, where she also served as clinician, program manager, and regional clinical director. Currently, Jodi is a clinical supervisor and educator with Volunteers of America Northern Rockies, and leads professional education, consultation, and coaching through JGC Enterprises, LLC. Jodi was selected for the ACA Supervision Course Curriculum Development Subgroup in 2025. She is also a professional watercolor artist and photographer.


  • Robert Cox, LPC

    Robert Cox is an LPC in the state of Missouri and the president-elect of the American Counseling Association of Missouri. He owns a mental health practice, Life Recovery Consulting, with offices in Richmond and Liberty, MO. Robert is the author of the book, “The Life Recovery Method: Autism Treatment From a Trauma Perspective” and he specializes in Trauma with focuses in addiction and autism. Robert lectures frequently on regional and national levels about the issues of trauma, attachment and connection.

Want the Credential + Digital Badge?

Your enrollment includes the full Certificate Program curriculum through Online CE Credits—complete the training, quizzes, and evaluation to earn your CE certificates and your Program Certificate of Completion.

If you’d like to pursue the professional certification credential (including the post-nominal designation and a digital badge), you can do so through Mind Works Continuing Education, LLC (MWCE)—our independent certification body backed by a 30+ member advisory board.

No additional fee: If you complete the full OCEC program curriculum, you can earn certification through MWCE at no extra cost.

You can decide later—this is optional and can be started anytime.

ATTENTION: Certificate Programs are not included in the Essentials CE Plan, so please enroll and pay here. Legacy “Everything Plan” members already have access and should not pay.

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Included in this certificate program (29.5 CEs) is...

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Our benefits

Included in this certificate program (29.5 CEs) is…

  • REligibility to receive the CCT-PT™ post-nominal certification credential and digital badge through Mind Works Continuing Education, LLC to include on your resume, website, and directory profiles.
  • RTrauma treatment techniques from a variety of perspectives you can integrate into your existing therapy approach – eye movement techniques, neural desensitization tools, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy skills for trauma, and more!
  • RIncredibly effective and specialized clinical interview and screening techniques for trauma assessment that you can use immediately.
  • RA condensed deep dive into Dx and Tx of PTSD that major hospital system practitioners use today to treat difficult trauma cases, and how to use memory reconsolidation techniques for effective trauma processing.
  • RAn exciting foray into trauma-rooted personality disorder presentations and how to help your client develop healthy coping mechanisms and move toward long term healing and repair.
  • RFree admission to up to four, 1-hour consultation groups to troubleshoot your most difficult trauma cases.

Level 1 delivers a foundation of the basic mechanisms of psychological trauma, preparing you for more advanced concepts in our Level 2 Certificate in Clinical Trauma Treatment (Level 2 release date coming soon).

Why Choose Us?

Why Choose Our “Certificate Program” in Clinical Trauma Treatment?

Simple answer – it’s completely comprehensive, expert-led, neuroscience-based, grounded in research, loaded with proven clinical tools and techniques, AND affordable (i.e. you can get it on a payment plan with instant access). Better yet – you can ask us for a special discount!

Our program is multi-angled, covering clinical trauma treatment from A-Z, with a focus on the delivery of skills and techniques you can use with any therapy approach. With the goal of bridging theory to practice, the Level 1 curriculum is designed to provide a solid foundation of the mechanisms of psychological trauma, clinical assessment, and introductory treatment techniques (e.g. neural desensitization tools, eye movements, solution-focused treatments, and memory reconsolidation, etc.).

You don’t need any prior trauma training or treatment experience to complete our comprehensive clinical trauma treatment certificate program, which is designed to take you from beginner to expert (each level is about 30-33 hours in length). You can enroll and receive instant access – take your time to finish each course module, with no due dates or time limits to complete!

If you opt to submit your training requirements to receive your CCT-PT™ post-nominal certification credential through Mind Works Continuing Education, LLC, you will not be required to take additional courses or pay more money just to keep your certificate and credential “current.” We believe that when you’ve gained these industry best-practice trauma treatment skills, you don’t lose them after one year, or five years. The most important part of maintaining your competence in trauma practice is to obtain expert-led continuing education, practice your skills, and seek consultation or supervision as appropriate.

We’ve got you covered!

If you find that you’re getting a little rusty, or feeling a little tentative, we welcome you to attend our 1 hour group consultations in trauma treatment (4 of them are included FREE with your enrollment), retake one or more of your on-demand trauma treatment courses at no additional cost, or register for additional courses. Individual consultation sessions with Dr. Jennifer Sweeton are also available if you’d like some dyad practice or more individualized help.

When you earn your Certificate in Clinical Trauma Treatment – Level 1 and your CCT-PT™ post-nominal certification credential through Mind Works Continuing Education, LLC, you gain a credibility marker that can help you communicate to potential clients that you’re ready and excited to help them begin processing and healing from their trauma! And because your program level Certificate and CCT-PT™ post-nominal credential do not expire, you don’t have to worry about anyone telling you to stop listing them on your website, directory listings, etc.

We’re eager to help you start your Clinical Trauma Treatment learning adventure! If you have questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at cc@onlinececredits.com

Frequently Asked Questions

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Does Online CE Credits grant this program's post-nominal certification credential?

No! The trainings and CEs (along with the program-level Certificate) are offered by Online CE Credits, but the certification credential and digital badge are issued by Mind Works Continuing Education, LLC, our independent certification body backed by a 30+ person advisory board.

Can I get new letters after my name when I complete the full certification?

Yes! Completion of all program courses gets you all the CEs through Online CE Credits and a program-level certificate. If you elect to complete all certification requirements through our independent certification body (Mind Works Continuing Education, LLC) you will receive a digital badge with a new post-nominal certification credential that you may advertise on your website, directories, CV, etc.

DISCLAIMER: No credential earned in the pursuit of continuing education guarantees competency to practice, and there is no expressed or written consent, direct or implied, given by Online CE Credits, Mind Works Continuing Education, LLC or their affiliates regarding your competency, ability, or legal right to practice. You must adhere to all licensing laws, rules, regulations, codes, and ethical guidelines of your applicable state professional licensing authority.  

Can I pay in installments?

Yes! We offer installment plans for our certificate programs – most of them split into 3 or 4 monthly payments. You get immediate access to the program with your first installment!

Who/What is the administering body for your certificate programs?

Mind Works Continuing Education, LLC (MWCE). MWCE is owned by Online CE Credits (DBA for Mind Works Professional Education, Inc.) but is a separate legal entity backed by an advisory board that oversees program quality and certification standards.

What learning platform is used to facilitate the learning experience?

Online CE Credits (www.onlinececredits.com)

How long will these certificate programs usually take to complete?

Our programs on average take about 1.10x the total CE value to complete. You earn CE certificates along the way as you complete each module. No requirement to purchase “recertification”; Keep access to your course modules for your own review as needed!

Will a certificate or certification from Mind Works Continuing Education, LLC permit me to practice?

No! Only your state’s licensing board can permit you to practice as a mental health professional (social worker, LPC, LMFT, psychologist, etc.). Our cert programs provide knowledge credentials, not practice qualifiers! That said, many clinicians find that these credentials are fantastic credibility markers for their clients, potential clients, and employers.

Is there an appeals process for the certificate/certification process?

Our standards are objective and non-exclusionary; anyone who meets the program’s requirements can earn the credential. Thus, an appeals process has never been needed. However, if you experience any challenges with the learning platform or course content, you may email us at cc@onlinececredits.com.If you have questions or need help completing your certification requirements after completing coursework, you may contact our independent certification body – Mind Works Continuing Education, LLC – by clicking here.

Can I get a refund?

Yes! If you purchase a full program and desire a refund, you may do so within 24 hours of your order, no questions asked, as long as you have not completed any courses within the program.

Where can I learn more about the specific requirements for certificate/certification programs?

Mind Works Continuing Education, LLC (MWCE) is our independent certification body that grants post-nominal credentials, and as such, establishes the criteria for certifications. For specific information on standards and requirements, visit MWCE at mindworkscontinuinged.com.

Do I need to pay again or take additional courses after earning my certificate and/or post-nominal credential, to keep it "current?"

No! You do not need to take additional courses or pay more money just to stay “current.” Just like you earn your graduate degree once (and pay for it once), you likewise earn your continuing education certificate and credential once (and pay for it once).

Keep lifetime access to your content for refresher training and take advantage of included direct consultation to maintain your expertise in both theory and practice.

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