Once in a Lifetime Offer – at Lower Rate!
Space Limited; Starting September 12
Traumatic Stress Studies Certificate Program
The Trauma Center at the Justice Resource Institute in Boston, in partnership with Salisbury is
pleased to announce a new interactive distance-learning course for Traumatic Stress Studies
certification, starting September 12, 2011 through May 2012. This certificate program will be
available on-site at two rural locations in Maryland – Hagerstown for Western Maryland and
Queenstown for Eastern Shore.
For over a decade, The Trauma Center at Justice Resource Institute has offered a state-of-theart advanced training program in traumatic stress studies in Boston, MA. Geared toward
licensed mental health professionals, this nine-month weekly program offers post-graduate
specialized training in the treatment of posttraumatic and dissociative disorders in children and
adults. The program includes extensive didactic training, integrative group discussion, and
small group discussion for case application. Program faculty are recognized experts in the
field, including Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, M.D., Trauma Center founder and medical director.
This course presents the latest research in the field of traumatic stress studies including a
focus on understanding treatment for complex developmental trauma experienced in childhood
with lifelong effects on brain development. For more information on course, go to the Trauma
Center at JRI website at www.traumacenter.org. An additional opportunity for case application
during a facilitated on-site discussion directly after class is included.
Program Schedule (see page three for complete schedule)
The program runs on Mondays, from September 12, 2010 through mid-May 2011 from
9:30 am—1:30 pm Core Seminar with Integrative Discussion. To receive Trauma
Studies certificate or CEUs, 80% attendance is required.
2011-2012 Locations:
 Eastern Shore Higher Education Center, Chesapeake College – Queenstown, MD
 University System of Maryland at Hagerstown – Hagerstown, MD
Fee Schedule and Payment Plan
The program cost through Trauma Center, Boston, MA is $4,300/pp.
Nine-Month Certificate Program – distance-learning course through Salisbury University at either
Hagerstown or Queenstown sites. Cost is $2500 due no later than September 5th to reserve
your seat. Class starts Sept. 12, 2011.
Option #1
Option #2
Prepayment by August 15th reduced to $2400 with registration fee waived.
Two-part Installment Payment Plan:
1st payment due September 5th for $1275.
2nd payment due November 15th for $1250.
Trauma Studies Certificate Program Application
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Materials Cost:
Readings for this seminar are drawn from an array of sources and will be made available on CD
at the start of the program for a materials fee of $10 due at first class. All other materials will
be sent directly to participants before each class to download and/or print for class use.
Payment Due: Upon acceptance into the program, and no later than September 5, 2011 unless
using installment plan which second payment due by November 15, 2011.
Refund Policy: Cancellations must be submitted in writing and received one week prior to the
beginning of classes. No refunds will be issued after classes begin. The Trauma Center and
Salisbury University reserve the right to cancel this program with full refunds to paid registrants.
Application Procedure
This program is geared toward licensed mental health professionals; unlicensed and affiliated
professionals with appropriate training and/or practical experience, and who work with traumaimpacted populations will be considered, at the discretion of the program coordinator.
To apply for admission to the program, please submit the application form with a current
curriculum vitae or résumé.
For additional information, please contact Linda Hardman at
socialwork@salisbury.edu or 443-735-8930.
Continuing Education Credits (CEUs)
Psychologists: The Justice Resource Institute is approved by the American Psychological
Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. JRI maintains responsibility for
the program and its content.
Social Workers: Salisbury University will provide Category I continuing education units
according to the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners regulations.
Number of CEU’s for Certificate Program = 90 units
*Note: Continuing education credits up to 90 units are available for this certificate program. CEU’s are
provided per course unit throughout school year. Continuing education credits, other than social work and
psychologists, cannot be guaranteed until approvals have been received for each professional category.
Receipt of a certificate of attendance is contingent upon your completion of the full program (at least 80%
attendance required) and completion of program evaluation; partial credit cannot be provided.
Trauma Studies Certificate Program Application
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