Foundational, Practical, and Neuroscience-Based Training for Trauma-Informed Clinical Practice

This essential bundle offers clinicians a strong foundation in understanding, treating, and navigating the complex realities of trauma. Blending neuroscience, practical sequencing, and trauma-informed addiction treatment, these courses provide the tools and insight to deliver grounded, effective care to diverse client populations.

The Core Trauma Specialist Bundle includes:

  • Learn how to structure trauma treatment using sequenced, outcome-focused interventions and key healing ingredients across modalities.

  • Explore how trauma shapes addiction and compulsive behavior, and shift from a pathogenic to a salutogenic approach to recovery and treatment.

  • Gain science-based strategies to address dissociation, shutdown, avoidance, and relational disruptions using clinically proven methods.

  • Unlock your certifications with 3 unique activation codes (valid for 1 year). Enjoy a full year of certification upon approval, with the option to renew annually.


Designed for licensed professionals and mental health providers, this bundle supports deeper clinical insight, stronger outcomes, and a trauma-informed approach rooted in real-world application and current research.

What This Bundle Includes

These courses (49 CE Hours altogether) are included when you enroll in the Core Trauma Specialist Bundle.

Clinical Trauma Specialist - Individual: Description

Continuing Education Hours: 20

Learn how to effectively structure and deliver trauma treatment using proven, sequenced interventions. Gain practical tools to address trauma's impact while enhancing treatment with core healing ingredients. Explore what makes trauma therapy work—across modalities and client presentations. Designed for clinicians seeking deeper, outcome-focused trauma care grounded in real-world application.

Advanced Clinical Trauma Specialist: Description

Continuing Education Hours: 19

Gain science-based strategies for addressing the complexity of PTSD and its challenging symptoms. Learn to navigate flashbacks, shutdowns, avoidance, dissociation, and relational disruptions. Explore clinically proven approaches for treating complex trauma and toxic stress exposure. Ground your practice in research-backed methods for lasting, trauma-informed support.

Course Description

Continuing Education Hours: 10

Explore how trauma is stored in the brain and body, and how addiction can serve as a coping response. Understand the biological, psychological, and cultural roots of addiction and compulsive behaviors. Examine the shift from a pathogenic to a salutogenic model in trauma-informed addiction care. Gain insight into motivation, assessment tools, and treatment strategies to support lasting recovery.

About Your Instructors

Dr. Robert Rhoton, PsyD, LPC, F.A.A.E.T.S.

Founder and Chief Clinical Officer of the Arizona Trauma Institute and President of Trauma Institute International, Dr. Rhoton brings over four decades of leadership in trauma treatment and mental health systems. A Diplomate of the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress, he has directed outpatient clinics, juvenile justice programs, and therapeutic services for individuals and families. With a background in counselor education and a commitment to non-egoic, trauma-informed models, Dr. Rhoton consults internationally to improve trauma care systems and elevate clinical practice across diverse populations.
Dr. Robert Rhoton, PsyD, LPC, F.A.A.E.T.S.

Lindsay Rothschild, LCSW, CCTP, SAP, RYT 200

Lindsay Rothschild, LCSW, CCTP, SAP, RYT 200, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over a decade of experience in behavioral health. Specializing in trauma and addiction, she integrates a Salutogenic approach and holistic practices such as Trauma-Informed Yoga and EMDR Therapy. Lindsay is the owner of Roots to Rise, PLLC, and Clinical Director at Seven Arrows Recovery Center. She also partners with Arizona Trauma Institute to facilitate trauma-informed care training.
Lindsay Rothschild, LCSW, CCTP, SAP, RYT 200, Faculty Instructor Arizona Trauma Institute

Leah Miller, MC, LAC

Leah Miller is a multi-disciplinary therapist with a holistic, mind-body-spirit approach to healing. She holds a Master’s in Counseling from Phoenix Seminary and is trained in EMDR and Somatic Experiencing, currently completing the intermediate year of the three-year certification. Leah is also a certified health coach and has advanced training in mental health nutrition. Her work integrates psychology, trauma resolution, and integrative wellness to help clients move beyond limitations and build lasting emotional and physical well-being.
Leah Miller, MC, LAC

Certification Requirements

To earn the Advanced Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist (ACCTS) credential, you must:

  1. Complete the full CCTS-I or CCTS-F course, and

  2. Complete the full ACCTS within 12 months.

  3. Submit the following to Trauma Institute International:

    • Proof of a Master’s degree (or higher) in a mental health–related field, medicine, or addiction (or an international equivalent if practicing outside the U.S.)

    • Proof of a current state or national license as a:

      • Psychologist

      • Clinical Social Worker

      • Licensed Professional Counselor

      • Marriage and Family Therapist

      • Licensed Master’s-Level Addiction Counselor

      • Psychiatrist

      • Psychiatric Nurse
        (or equivalent if practicing outside the U.S.; scanned copy of license required)


  4. Pass the certification exam (80% passing grade).

  5. Complete the process within 90 days of certification access activation.


To earn the Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist – Individual (CCTS-I) credential, you must:

  1. Complete the full CCTS-I course within 12 months.

  2. Submit the following to Trauma Institute International:

    • Proof of course completion

    • Proof of a Master's degree/license (or enrollment) in a mental-health-related field

  3. Pass the certification exam (80% passing grade).

  4. Complete the process within 90 days of certification access activation.


To earn the Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist – Trauma and Addiction (CCTS-A) credential, you must:

  1. Complete the full CCTS-A course within 12 months.

  2. Submit the following to Trauma Institute International:

    • Proof of course completion

    • Proof of a Bachelor's degree/license (or enrollment) in a mental-health-related field, medicine, or addiction.

  3. Pass the certification exam (80% passing grade).

  4. Complete the process within 90 days of certification access activation.

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Refund Policy

Course Refund/Cancellation Policy:

We do not allow for refunds to occur after the completion of the first module of any of our courses. 

  • You will have a 14 day window in which to make a request for a refund, providing you have not completed any of the modules in a given course. 
  • If you believe you have made a purchase by mistake then you can contact us at [email protected]. 
  • Refund requests that come after 14 days of the initial purchases or that come after completing any of the modules will not be approved. 
  • There is an $8 Processing Fee for every refund that we process.


Certification Refund/Cancellation Policy:

At Trauma Institute International, we strive to provide a fair and transparent certification process. Please review our refund policy carefully before making a purchase.

Certification Completion Deadline

  • You have 90 days from the date of purchase to complete the certification process.
  • If you do not complete the required steps within 90 days, your fee is forfeited, and you will need to repurchase to restart the process.

Refund Requests

  • Refunds can be requested within 14 days of purchase.
  • Once you open the examination, refunds are no longer available.

Certification Eligibility & Refunds

  • If you apply for certification but do not qualify, you will not be refunded if you have taken the exam.
  • If you apply for certification, do not take the exam, and do not qualify, you will be refunded and withdrawn from the process.

Processing Fees

  • All refunds will have an $8.00 processing fee deducted from the total refund amount.


If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact [email protected].