Trauma counselling provides people with an opportunity to discuss their experiences within an empathetic and supportive setting. Significantly, this safe space allows them to explore the emotional impact of traumatic events, which can include intense feelings of fear, anger, sadness, shame, or guilt. During the counselling, a trauma counsellor acts as a guide, helping individuals process these complex emotions and memories in a healthy way.
Above all, trauma counselling is used to help people develop strategies for dealing with their ongoing difficulties that result from these experiences. These difficulties can manifest in various ways, such as flashbacks, nightmares, anxiety, depression, or difficulty maintaining relationships. Through trauma counselling, individuals can learn coping mechanisms to manage these challenges and regain a sense of control over their lives.
To summarize, it's important to remember that everyone experiences trauma differently. Some people experience things as more traumatic than others, and the impact can vary depending on the individual's history, personality, and support system. Therefore, trauma counselling is tailored to each person's unique needs. The counsellor will work collaboratively with the client to develop a personalized treatment plan that addresses their specific challenges and goals.
Certified members of the CACCF require 40 CEU hours every two years to maintain their Certification(s). Members should take pre-approved CEUs as they simply need to submit their certificates of completion together with their Re-certification Application when they are due for renewal.
Ashton College's Trauma Counselling course is a pre-approved CACCF course.
For more information, check out the Canadian Addiction Counsellors Certification Federation (CACCF) website.
Upon completion of this course, the successful student will have reliably demonstrated the ability to:
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Amy Thompson has worked in community mental health for 18 years. She has held roles with both grassroots and mainstream organizations, from front-line roles to leadership positions. Amy works from a recovery-oriented, anti-oppression and harm reduction perspective that advocates for each person, regardless of their mental health journey, to be held in absolute high regard. She currently lives in Ontario with her husband, two small children and their chocolate lab.
Johnathan Pathmanathan is a recreation therapist with a Bachelor’s Degree in Therapeutic Recreation from Seneca College. Utilizing a person-centred and constructivist approach to teaching, he places an emphasis on ensuring that the classroom is a diverse and culturally supportive environment for his students to learn. In his spare time, Johnathan enjoys going out for hikes, exercising and finding the best places to eat in the city.
Colleen has been working with children, youth, couples and families since 2007. She is currently a professional counsellor working with High Conflict Families, trauma, mood and personality disorders and recently completed her Masters in Counselling Psychology with Yorkville University. She observes that in life there are moments where we need to pause and tease out what is motivating us, what’s driving our thoughts and behaviours, as these become our reality. Whether you’re here to learn course content or explore and develop yourself, every moment of life is a process of self-discovery. Colleen prizes learning as the essence of exploration, growth and revelation, and she is excited to share that journey with you here at Ashton.
Patricia Ward began her journey into social services at 12 years old after volunteering one summer at a local institution with children that had disabilities. Her education includes a Developmental Services Worker Diploma, a Bachelor of Social Work, and a Certificate in Marriage and Family Therapy. She is also an active member of the Canadian Association of Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies.
For over 30 years, Patricia has worked in a variety of social service positions. She started in the disability field and has worked in education, residential and day services, childcare, and clinical case management. After leaving the disability field, she worked in child protection and mental health. She currently works as a career counsellor with single parents on social assistance.
Shameela has completed her Masters of Social Work from the University of Windsor and has her Level 1 Life Coaching Certificate from the YWCA. Shameela is currently a social worker with the Fraser Health Authority and has worked in clinics dedicated to supporting refugees, HIV+ and survivors of COVID-19. Her professional interests include learning about trauma-informed, arts-based approaches to supporting clients, with a focus on writing as a form of healing.
When supporting clients, she works from an anti-oppressive, trauma-informed, anti-racist perspective, recognizing and acknowledging that systemic oppressions exist to further marginalize communities. When Shameela is not working or teaching, she enjoys reading YA fiction by BIPOC authors.
Monica Millar is a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA) with a Master of Arts with a concentration in Behaviour Disorders from the University of British Columbia. Monica has worked in the field of Applied Behaviour Analysis over the last eight years, implementing behaviour analytic programs for individuals between the ages of 3 to 36 years old. Monica’s research area of interest includes the use of positive behaviour support and clinical psychology in the treatment of anxiety in individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Monica is currently attending Queen’s University Belfast while she completes her PhD in Education with a focus on Applied Behaviour Analysis.
The registration fee for this course is $450.
Note: Tuition fee does not include the cost of required textbooks. The textbook fee is approximately $97.99.
Get the Best of Both Worlds: Live and Asynchronous Learning at Ashton College
Ashton College understands that everyone learns differently, which is why we offer a unique blended learning approach for our live online courses. This approach combines the real-time interaction and immediate feedback of live sessions with the flexibility and self-paced learning of asynchronous materials.
Experience the benefits of both worlds:
Live Online Sessions:
Interact with instructors and classmates in real-time using interactive sessions, breakout rooms, and screen sharing.
Get instant feedback and ask questions for a deeper understanding.
Asynchronous Learning:
Learn at your own pace with recorded lectures, online readings, and discussion forums.
Review materials as needed and revisit difficult concepts for better comprehension.
We encourage you to participate in both components to maximize your learning experience:
Enjoy the interactivity and community of live sessions.
Benefit from the flexibility of studying at your own pace.
Technical Requirements:
Computer System: Fully functional computer with webcam, speakers, and microphone (headset recommended).
Internet Connection: Reliable high-speed internet connection.
Device: While accessible on smartphones and tablets, we recommend using a laptop or desktop computer for a better learning experience.
This program/course does not require approval by the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills. As such, PTIB did not review the program/course.
