Pinetree Institute’s Trauma-Responsive Certificate Program


Our Courses

Our courses offer a comprehensive structure for understanding and addressing trauma, building resilience, and implementing trauma-responsive practices. The program progresses
from foundational concepts to personal application and broader organizational impact, culminating in certification.

Suitable For

  • Educators and School Staff

  • Youth-Serving Professionals

  • Healthcare Workers

  • Social and Behavioral Health Workers

    Introduction to Trauma & Resilience (1 hr)

    This unit introduces Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), their prevalence, and Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs) that help to buffer the long-term impact.

    Free

    Trauma, Resilience, and the Brain (3 hr)

    This program is designed to equip participants with an understanding of trauma, its impacts, and effective responses. It integrates knowledge about Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs), and brain science to provide a holistic view of trauma. The course emphasizes practical strategies and changes in practice that can buffer the effects of trauma.

    $159

    TRCP Course - Individual Registration - $549

    The Full Certificate Program covers childhood and vicarious trauma, resilience, and a 4-step process for organizational transformation with a final project.

    Click here to see a full course description and outline

    We are launching 3 cohorts beginning in April 2025.

    TRCP Group Registration

    Contact our program registrar to get information on registering a group cohort for your organization or community. Group rates start at $4,800 for up to 10 participants with discounts for larger groups. Maine Organizations are eligible for a 50% subsidy through the Harold Alfond Fund.

    Click here to see a full course description and outline