Certificate Program
Trauma Intervention with Children and Adolescents
Office of Continuing Professional Education
Certificate Program in Trauma Treatment with Children and Adolescents
Spring 2016 to Fall 2016
The child and adolescent trauma intervention certificate program encompasses an integrated
focus on child development, neurobiology, attachment theory, and adverse life events (ALEs AKA
“Trauma”). The content is based on an evidence-grounded and narrative-based model applied to
assessment, diagnosis, and treatment methods targeting ALEs. The array of core concepts is linked
to the neuro-narrative model of child and adolescent trauma intervention developed by Dr. Munson.
The program prepares clinical social workers and other mental health professionals for work with
young people and their caregivers in recovering from ALEs. Theoretical content is enhanced
through case discussion and case presentations by Dr. Munson and program participants.
Social workers and other mental health professionals from a variety of clinical settings
encounter clients with histories of emotional abuse (referred to as “psychological abuse” in DSM-5
and referred to as “mental injury” in Maryland), physical abuse, sexual abuse, and other adverse life
events (trauma). This program provides the opportunity for practitioners from a range of agencies to
learn and analyze cases through a collaborative knowledge and skill building experience.
Class Dates and Times
Please note: Each participant is required to prepare a case analysis of a current client,
demonstrating integration of material presented during the program or an alternative assignment for
participants who are not working with clients.
Seminar 1:
Seminar 2:
Seminar 3:
Seminar 4:
Seminar 5:
Seminar 6:
Seminar 7:
Seminar 8:
Tuesday, March 29, 2016 (9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.) 6 Contact hours
Course Introduction/Planning and Understanding
Trauma and Adverse Childhood Experience
Tuesday. April 26, 2016 (9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.)
6 Contact hours
Impact of ALEs on Neurobiology and Attachment
Tuesday, May 24, 2016 (9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.)
6 contact hours
Assessment and Diagnosis Using DSM-5 Criteria
Tuesday. June 14, 2016 (9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.)
6 Contact hours
Standardized measures
Tuesday, July 19, 2016 (9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.)
6 Contact hours
Fundamental Treatment Theory and Techniques
Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2016 (9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.)
6 Contact hours
Intervention Techniques (including Neuro-narrative Approaches)
Tuesday, October 25, 2016 (9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.) 6 Contact hours
Advanced Treatment Techniques, Caregiver Involvement Case Presentations
Tuesday November 15, 2016 (9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.) 6 Contact hours
Integrative Capstone Discussion and Case Presentations and
Graduation Ceremony
Total Contact Hours =
48 contact hours
UMSSW Office of Continuing Professional Education, 525 W. Redwood St, Baltimore, Maryland 21201
Fax: 410.706.8325
Email: cpe@ssw.umaryland.edu
Certificate Program in Trauma Intervention with Children and Adolescents
Application
Dear Applicant:
Thank you for applying to the Certificate Program in Trauma Treatment with Children and
Adolescents. The University of Maryland, School of Social Work is committed to lifelong learning.
As you complete the application, be certain that you understand the requirements. The $50
application fee is non-refundable and the application deadline is March 4, 2016.
Please submit the following with your application:
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A copy of your Professional license (LGSW or LCSW-C)
An updated copy of your Resume/CV
A job description that details your work with children/adolescents or families for at least one
year
Personal Statement (Please describe your current position and briefly indicate why you
would like to be selected and how you think the certificate program will strengthen your
work with clients.)
Personal
Name: ____________________________________
Email: _________________________
Phone: ____________________________________
Address: _________________________________________
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Employment History:
Please outline your employment history that includes three years of clinical practice and one year of
experience working with children and adolescents, or families. Please begin with the most recent.
Employment (include site and title)
Date from
Date to
UMSSW Office of Continuing Professional Education, 525 W. Redwood St, Baltimore, Maryland 21201
Fax: 410.706.8325
Email: cpe@ssw.umaryland.edu
Payment Schedule
Applicants can choose to pay for the entire program or enter our complimentary four payment
schedule below. First payment is non-refundable and no refunds will we awarded after the second
session. Total cost of the program is $1200.
Payment Due Date
Payment
$450 Non-refundable
Payment One: March 25, 2016
Payment Two: April 26, 2016
$250
Payment Three: May 24, 2016
$250
Payment Four: June 14, 2016
$250
Please make checks payable to: UMSSW-CPE
Signature
I do hereby affirm that all statements made herewith are true and correct to the best of my
knowledge and belief. By signing this form, I am stating that I understand and will adhere to the
standards outlined.
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UMSSW Office of Continuing Professional Education, 525 W. Redwood St, Baltimore, Maryland 21201
Fax: 410.706.8325
Email: cpe@ssw.umaryland.edu