Certification in Trauma Informed Care

Eligibility

 

Eligibility for the Course

For the Certification in Trauma Informed Care direct applications will be sought from:

(a) Students who have completed a Master’s Degree in Psychology/ Social Work/ Social Sciences/ Health Sciences, from a recognized University, OR

(b) Professionals working in the area of mental health (Psychiatry, Social work, mental health nursing, mental health education) with a minimum of 1 year of experience, OR

(c) Medical professionals (including nursing professionals) involved in direct interaction with patients, OR

(d) MBBS graduates/ final year students,

Description

Final_Selected_for_CITC_2025-26.pdf

 

Important Dates:

Last Date for Receiving Applications:	June 20,  2025
Online Personal Interview	July 9 & 10, 2025
Announcement of Merit List	Tentatively 16th July, 2025
Last Date to make fee payment	To be announced
Commencement of Course:	Tentatively 23rd July, 2025

 

Description

Course Overview

 

The present curriculum for the ‘Certification in Trauma Informed Care’ is based on the needs of medical professionals, counsellors, social workers and first responders working with trauma across age groups. The curriculum rests on ethical, practice and research guidelines on trauma-informed counselling and interventions. The curriculum covers scientific understanding of trauma which is critical to conceptualize the trauma lens as also ethical aspects of trauma-informed care. The course is designed for the purpose of upskilling clinicians to a trauma informed manner of working with individuals and organizations suited to their own context.

 

Duration

The course is a 6 months certification course with a BLENDED pedagogy and maps out to approximately 20 weeks of curriculum.

 

Transaction of Course

This is a part time course for professionals. Classes and contact hours are designed in a way to minimize conflict with practice hours. There will be 4-6 hours per week of classes/ contact hours in a staggered manner. Classes may be conducted during early mornings, late afternoons and evenings on weekdays. The course will be transacted via BLENDED mode. There will be a block of in person classes for one week in TISS Mumbai campus.

 

The course will be taught by the anchors (Faculty from SHE), and nationally and internationally acclaimed guest faculty. Clinical supervisors for the course are trained trauma therapists.

The course combines critical elements of trauma-informed approaches to counselling and is designed in a manner to be trauma-informed for all clinicians in practice.

 

Some highlights of the course:

 

20 Credits transacted in blended mode.

6-Months/20 Weeks 

6 Modules, spanning theory and practicum

2 intensive modules on trauma-informed counselling skills

30 hours of group supervision

Self Care and Innovations in Trauma Informed Pedagogy for Learners

                                                            

 

 

Distribution of Credit Hours:

Course Structure

 

Course Structure

The detailed course structure will be available at the time of admission into the course.

Certification in Trauma Informed Care 20 credits
Duration: 6 months
Module 1	Foundations of Trauma Informed Care	4 credits
Module 2	Trauma Informed Counselling I: Principles and Skills	4 credits
Module 3	Trauma Informed Counselling II: Advanced Skills	4 credits
Module 4	Trauma Informed Care for Special Groups	2 credits
Module 5	Applications in Trauma Informed Care I: Field Work and Supervision	4 credits
Module 6	Applications in Trauma Informed Care II: Case Presentations	2 credits

 

Course Objectives:

 

The objectives of the Certification course in Trauma Informed Care are:

To develop a comprehensive perspective and sensitivity to the etiology of trauma in various presentations of trauma-related symptoms and narratives

To develop an intersectional lens of how social identities influence the development of trauma and resilience.

To be informed by a strong base of neurobiology of trauma.

To be able to conduct assessment of trauma in an ethical and sensitive manner for treatment planning.

To practice evidence-based trauma informed interventions for individuals and organizations in an ethical manner as per trauma-informed guidelines.

To develop competence in handling difficult clinical situations including handling of risk, grief and ambivalence, in a trauma-informed manner.

To develop an acute understanding of self as a clinician and thereby recognize the importance of self care and supervision in the clinician’s growth.

 

 

Mode of Application: Fill up the Online Application Form. If selected for the interview, you will be required to send in the following (to traumacourses.tiss@gmail.com)

Statement of Purpose: Tell us your suitability regarding the course objectives describing your motivation to pursue this course on trauma-focused therapy. Describe your prior training in Psychotherapy and your professional experience this far. Describe and reflect upon your practice space and yourself as a therapist.

Recommendation Letters: Provide 2 letters of recommendation from a past faculty and current/ past Clinical Supervisor/ Teacher.

Only completed applications will be accepted for review. Only shortlisted candidates will be intimated for a telephonic/ video interview. Decision regarding selection of candidates rests on the course designers and organizers.

Intake: 40 (Including GoI reservation)

(Please note that the course will be offered if there are a minimum of 15-20 students)

 

Fee Structure:

Fee Structure

 

Sr. No.	Particulars	Fees for the Course (in INR)
1.	Tuition Fees	33000/-
2.	Examination Fees	1000/-
3.	Fieldwork/ Internship/ Experiential Learning Charges	5500/-
4.	IT Charges	2000/-
5.	Library Charges	1500/-
6.	Other Charges (ID Card, Convocation & Misc)	2500/-
7.	Lab/Studio Charges	2000/-
7.	Development Fund	5000/-
8.	Alumni Fund	500/-
9.	Caution Deposit (Refundable at the time of exit through NDC process)	5000/-
	Total	58,000/-

 

The course is a Self-Financed course. Fees are payable at one go.

Accommodation and Hostel

 

Not applicable

 

FAQs

 

How long is the course for? Can I attend from my current location?

The course is for 6 months, spanning across 20 weeks. Since it is in blended modality, learners can attend it from their current location. Contact classes are going to be held for a week in TISS Mumbai campus.

How many hours of classes do I need to attend every week?

Approximately 4-6 hours of classes per week.

What will be the timings of the classes?

Class timings are scheduled to minimize conflict with practice hours of practicing professionals, who are learners of the course. However, from our experience, early evening hours work best for most practitioners on weekdays (6 - 8 pm IST).

Other than classes, how much more time do I need to spend for completing course requirements?

There are designated self-study and self-reflective units to be completed. This is aside the didactic and supervision hours.

How will I be evaluated?

There will be assignment submissions and other activities that will be required for evaluation purposes. Additionally, end semester examination will be conducted online.

Does the course involve any real life interviewing or role plays?

The course is designed to provide the learners with enough practicum experience that helps in transfer of learning to their practice space.

Will I be able to discuss clients from my current practice space?

Learners are encouraged to bring case discussions from their current practice space for supervision. Ethical practices surrounding confidentiality and consent of clients must be adhered to.

Will I get a course completion certificate?

Upon successful completion of the course, learners will receive a certificate “Certification in Trauma Informed Care”, in a convocation ceremony by Nirantar, TISS.

What if I discontinue due to personal reasons? Will I get a refund of my money?

Learners may request for deferment to a later cohort in case of personal exigencies and unavoidable circumstances. However, such requests must be validated with appropriate documentation. Fees once paid cannot be refunded.

How will Field Work be transacted?

Cases from the learners’ own practice space in the form of session recordings and/ or transcripts may be utilized. However, strict ethical practices surrounding confidentiality and consent of clients must be adhered to. Learners are also encouraged to volunteer in organizations at their locations, to allow maximum immersion in field work experience.

Can I take the course completely online?

The course is designed to be conducted in blended mode. While some components will be transacted online, a block of contact classes for a week is compulsory, in TISS Mumbai campus.

Can I avail Scholarships?

This is a self-financed course. There are no scholarships available.

I don’t have a background in formal Psychology training. Am I still eligible for the course?

Please check the eligibility criteria for minimum qualifications and professional experience before you apply.

I have a B.A./ M.A. in Literature/ B.Tech/ M.Tech. Am I eligible for the course?

Minimum eligibility criteria holds. Applicants also need to be active practitioners in the field of psychotherapy.

 

 

Have a different query? Email us at traumacourses.tiss@gmail.com

 

 

Anchored by:

 

Sukanya Ray

Assistant Professor

School of Human Ecology