Trauma-Informed Practice Is No Longer Optional. It’s Imperative.

Trauma-informed support starts with understanding; how trauma impacts the brain and body, what safety really means, and how to show up with steadiness and compassion in the face of dysregulation or distress.

The Foundations of Trauma-Informed Support + Certification bundle is your starting point (or next step) in becoming a more attuned, effective, and credible trauma-informed professional. This bundle includes three foundational courses that equip you with both practical tools and a recognized certification:

  • The Certified Trauma Support Specialist course: a robust, research-informed program that sets the standard for trauma-informed skill-building

  • Creating Safety and Stability: essential tools for co-regulation, trust-building, and nervous system support

  • Parenting Traumatized Children: insightful guidance for caregivers, professionals, and educators working with youth affected by trauma

Whether you're a helping professional, caregiver, educator, or community leader, this bundle offers the knowledge, framework, and credentials to support others in a grounded, ethical, and trauma-sensitive way.

Start here to strengthen your trauma-informed foundation and become a certified resource for healing and safety in your community.

What This Bundle Includes

These courses (19.5 CE Hours altogether) are included when you enroll in the Foundations of Trauma-Informed Support Bundle + the Certification Fee for the Certified Trauma Support Specialist certification offered through Trauma Institute International.

Certified Trauma Support Specialist: Description

Continuing Education Hours: 11

This training is designed to enhance the non-clinical care professional’s knowledge and skills to support the healing process for those they care for who struggle because of a history of trauma and adversity. Learn the essential information and skills to help trauma survivors recover fully from the events of their past. Those that care will increase their ability to use the active ingredients that are vital and fundamental to effective recovery and resilience of a trauma history.

Certification Description

Certified Trauma Support Specialist is a certification that attests that the bearer has completed the educational requirements necessary to help non-clinical care professionals learn the essential information and skills to help trauma survivors recover fully. This certification is valuable for non-clinical trauma professionals, mental health staff, nurses, and emergency first responders. Certification demonstrates knowledge of the essential information and skills to help trauma survivors recover fully from the events of their past.

Creating Safety and Stability: Description

Continuing Education Hours: 6.5

This training for caregivers, professionals, and para-professionals establishes a foundation for healing. By identifying and exploring the role of the environment as a priority for intervention. A discussion of the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), the physiology of trauma, and healing tools will be introduced to help promote safety for clients and families. Skill development around how to model and practice emotional regulation, felt safety, and predictability will be practiced within the context of the Arizona Trauma Institute’s philosophy of healing.

Parenting Traumatized Children: Description

Continuing Education Hours: 2

Many children experience traumatic events, including abuse, neglect, household dysfunction, and domestic violence. These traumatic events can affect a child long after they have experienced them. This course explores how parents can care for a child while being sensitive to his or her past traumatic experiences. The basic requirements to parent traumatized children effectively.

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.

Dr. Roderick Logan, DPTh, DAAETS

Dr. Roderick Logan, Senior Faculty at Arizona Trauma Institute and Trauma Institute International, brings over 40 years of expertise in trauma, toxic stress, and resilience building. With a Master's in Counseling, a Doctorate in Practical Theology, and certifications as a Diplomate of the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress and a Trauma and Resiliency Life Coach, he trains leaders and care providers worldwide. Dr. Logan's work focuses on overcoming adversity, promoting resilience, and advancing trauma-informed care.
Dr. Roderick Logan, Senior Faculty at Arizona Trauma Institute and Trauma Institute International, brings over 40 years of expertise in trauma, toxic stress, and resilience building. With a Master's in Counseling, a Doctorate in Practical Theology, and certifications as a Diplomate of the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress and a Trauma and Resiliency Life Coach, he trains leaders and care providers worldwide. Dr. Logan's work focuses on overcoming adversity, promoting resilience, and advancing trauma-informed care.

See What Our Students Say

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Phenomenal Instructor, Great Information and Well Designed Class

Joy Binion

Dr. Roderick explains concepts soo well. I finished the course and I've learned so much. I'm using all this information in my everyday life and practice.

Dr. Roderick explains concepts soo well. I finished the course and I've learned so much. I'm using all this information in my everyday life and practice.

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Greg Keilback

Course gave me insights to help guide my team on our work at Irene's Entropy.

Course gave me insights to help guide my team on our work at Irene's Entropy.

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Alana-Jasmene Little

This course has been a total eye-opener, and I appreciate applying the material in my everyday life.

This course has been a total eye-opener, and I appreciate applying the material in my everyday life.

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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].