LIVE WEBINAR

  • WHEN: Wednesday, December 3 - Thursday, December 4

    Hosted on Zoom

  • TIME: 8:30am - 4:00pm MST (Arizona Time)

    12 CE Hours Awarded*

  • COST: $349

    Includes supplemental resources and access to webinar replay for 2 weeks.

Course Description

This immersive 12-hour course transforms how professionals approach trauma and toxic stress. Moving beyond the traditional pathology-focused model, it introduces a strengths-based, Salutogenic framework that centers on cultivating hope, faith, and dignity as active healing forces. Participants will explore the neurobiological and psychological foundations of resilience, learn how to restore coherence after trauma, and apply evidence-based techniques to promote post-traumatic growth. Through a blend of neuroscience, relational insight, and clinical application, this course empowers practitioners to shift from managing symptoms to fostering deep, sustainable healing grounded in human potential.

*Scroll down for more information about CE hours and certificate of completion.

Training Takeaways:

  • Reframe trauma treatment through a Salutogenic lens that focuses on human strengths, not deficits.

  • Understand the neurobiology of hope, faith, and dignity and how these forces restore integration after trauma.

  • Develop practical methods for cultivating hope and rebuilding meaning in clients’ lives.

  • Apply dignity-centered clinical practices that transform shame into self-worth and empowerment.

  • Integrate neuroscience, psychology, and meaning-making into a unified, evidence-based model for healing.

  • Strengthen professional resilience by adopting a framework that renews energy, purpose, and compassion.

About the Instructor

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

Dr. Robert Rhoton, founder and Chief Clinical Officer of the Arizona Trauma Institute and President of Trauma Institute International, is a leading voice in trauma treatment worldwide. A seasoned clinician, educator, and innovator, he brings decades of experience overseeing mental health and justice programs. As a former professor and Diplomate of the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress, Dr. Rhoton trains professionals globally in cutting-edge trauma-informed care, transforming systems and lives through resilience-focused healing.
Robert Rhoton, PsyD, LPC, F.A.A.E.T.S.

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Who Will Benefit

This course is designed for clinicians, therapists, counselors, and helping professionals seeking to deepen their trauma-informed practice through a scientifically grounded and compassionate model. Participants will find it particularly valuable if they:

  • Experience burnout or compassion fatigue from deficit-based trauma work.

  • Want a unified framework that integrates neurobiology, psychology, and meaning-making.

  • Seek methods to promote post-traumatic growth rather than only symptom reduction.

  • Desire to strengthen therapeutic relationships through dignity-affirming, hope-centered care.

  • Work with clients facing complex trauma, shame, or loss of agency.

  • Appreciate approaches grounded in evidence, ethics, and the science of resilience.

This training is especially impactful for those ready to move from managing distress to cultivating transformation, where hope, faith, and dignity become the cornerstones of healing.


*Please note some interventions and modalities in this Live Webinar may go beyond the authorized scope of practice for certain professionals. It is your responsibility to review your profession’s standards and ensure that you stay within your legal scope of practice.


Continuing Education Hours

CE Hours Awarded: 12*

This Live Webinar provides a certificate of completion. 

To receive a certificate of completion:

  1. Register and pay for the Live Webinar.
  2. Attend the entire Live Webinar or watch the full replay (or a combination of both). Attendance is tracked via Zoom. The replay will be available 1-3 business days after the live event and can be accessed for 2 weeks.
  3. Complete the Live Webinar Evaluation Form.  

We validate attendance for both live and replay participants after the 2-week replay window closes. Therefore, allow up to 2 weeks after the live event for your certificate to be emailed.

Instructions for additional certification, if applicable, will be provided by the instructor at the end of the Live Webinar. 

We strongly recommend you check with your licensing body to verify your specific licensing requirements and options.

*Hours awarded do not include time for breaks or lunch.

What Our Students Have To Say

About Courses at the Arizona Trauma Institute

5 star rating

Very informative and relevant

Anna Swanson

I appreciated a new perspective and the research /biological components to back it up. Well presented. I would recommend to all practitioners. This education is especially relatable and important for those in healthcare.

I appreciated a new perspective and the research /biological components to back it up. Well presented. I would recommend to all practitioners. This education is especially relatable and important for those in healthcare.

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5 star rating

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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5 star rating

Worthy of Honor

Fitzroy Lewis

This is such an utterly amazing course! The theoretical and practical elements are woven together beautifully, and the presentation is very engaging. I want to review and share this regularly. Thank you very much for presenting this valuable and n...

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This is such an utterly amazing course! The theoretical and practical elements are woven together beautifully, and the presentation is very engaging. I want to review and share this regularly. Thank you very much for presenting this valuable and necessary training.

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5 star rating

Take it to learn and understand trauma

Daryl Butricks

This class was relevant to my position and opened my eyes to trauma informed care. I strongly believe that all behavioral health workers should take this class.

This class was relevant to my position and opened my eyes to trauma informed care. I strongly believe that all behavioral health workers should take this class.

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FAQs

About the Live Webinar

  • What is the refund policy for Live Webinars?

    Our current refund policy states that if you cancel your registration at least 48 hours before the Live Webinar, you will receive a full refund minus an $8 processing fee. Please note that no refunds are given for cancellations made within 24 hours of the Live Webinar. We appreciate your understanding.

  • Do I need to be a clinician or have specific expertise to attend this Live Webinar?

    No, you do not need to meet any prerequisites or have specific expertise to attend this Live Webinar. Whether you are a clinician or just interested in the topic, we encourage you to join us. All participants will receive continuing education hours upon completion of the Live Webinar.

  • Does this Live Webinar include supervision or mentorship for the topic being taught?

    No, this Live Webinar does not include supervision or mentorship. Some topics may require additional supervision or mentorship beyond what is provided in the Live Webinar.

  • How do I access or attend the Live Webinar?

    All live webinars are hosted via Zoom through Thinkific. After registering, you will receive an email with additional details about completing your registration and receiving Zoom access information. Please note that Zoom is set up to track each participant’s attendance and duration as part of the qualifying process for a certificate of completion. You must comply and fill out the registration form with your full name and email address to ensure your attendance is recorded.

  • How do I access the replay of the Live Webinar?

    The replay will be made available in your Thinkific Live Webinar course access 1-3 business days after the live session. This replay is only available to watch for 2 weeks. Please note that the replay cannot be downloaded.

About Certificates of Completion

  • What is required to receive a certificate of completion?

    You must attend the full duration of the Live Webinar and complete an Evaluation Form to be eligible for a certificate of completion. Full attendance includes attending the Live Webinar or watching the replay in full, which is available for 2 weeks after the live date. Partial attendance will not qualify you for a certificate. Please note, Zoom tracks each participant’s attendance and duration. You must fill out the registration form on Zoom with your full name and email address to ensure your attendance is verified.

  • When will I receive my Live Webinar evaluation link?

    The Evaluation Form is provided in your Webinar course access. After you complete the form, your attendance will need to be verified. We validate attendance for both live and replay participants after the 2-week replay window closes. Therefore, allow up to 2 weeks after the live event for your certificate to be emailed.

  • Is the certificate of completion emailed?

    Yes, Arizona Trauma Institute will email a certificate of completion at least 2 weeks after the Live Webinar. An individual's attendance and completed evaluation form are verified by the Arizona Trauma Institute before the certificate of completion is emailed. It’s important to keep this email for your records, as it will serve as your official documentation of completion. While our process for issuing certificates of completion may change in the future, we are committed to ensuring you receive your certificate promptly.

  • Can I earn a certificate of completion (and applicable CEs) by watching the replay instead of attending the Live Webinar?

    Absolutely! We understand that life can be unpredictable, and you may have missed the live session for various reasons. That’s why we offer the option to watch the entire replay at your convenience. As long as you watch the replay in its entirety and complete the Evaluation Form within 2 weeks of the Live Webinar, you will still qualify for your CEs.

  • How do I know if I’ve completed the necessary steps to receive my certificate of completion?

    To receive your certificate of completion, you must complete the following steps: (1.) Register and pay for the Live Webinar. (2.) Attend the entire Live Webinar session or watch the full replay (or a combination of both). (3.) Complete the Live Webinar Evaluation Form. We validate attendance for both live and replay participants after the 2-week replay window closes. Therefore, allow up to 2 weeks for your certificate to be emailed. Please note, Zoom tracks each participant’s attendance and duration. You must fill out the registration form on Zoom with your full name and email address to ensure your attendance is verified.

  • Can you get a certification from this Live Webinar?

    This Live Webinar only provides a certificate of completion.

  • How do I know if the continuing education (CE) hours provided in this Live Webinar will work for me?

    You can be assured that the continuing education hours earned from this Live Webinar are generally applicable. However, to ensure they meet your specific licensing requirements, we strongly recommend checking with your licensing body. This will help you confirm that the hours will be accepted for your professional development needs.

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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 up until the day before the training takes place in which to make a request for a refund. 
  • If you believe you have made a purchase by mistake then you can contact us at [email protected]. 
  • There is an $8 Processing Fee for every refund that we process.

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

About Arizona Trauma Institute

Arizona Trauma Institute specializes in Trauma-Sensitive Care Education, providing expert-led online self-paced and live continuing education courses. Our proven method combines science-backed insights, theory, and hands-on strategies to help elevate your impact and amplify your ability to cultivate positive change.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact us.

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