Continuing Education Program
Spiritual Trauma Informed Care Counseling CE Courses by The American Institute of Health Care Professionals, Inc., offers a full online program of continuing education courses which, when completed, qualifies participants to apply for and receive Certification as a Spiritual Trauma Informed Care Counselor. To meet the requirements for Certification two (2) defined continuing education courses (100 hours of education) provided below, must be successfully completed. Those interested may register for and take one or more courses at any time. Course descriptions and information are provided below. Upon completion of each course, you will be awarded the corresponding continuing education contact hours and receive the CE certificate verifying course completion and the award of education credits. Registration may be completed online, by accessing the links below. These courses are continuing education courses. All meditation instructor courses are by distance education in online classrooms, and can be taken from anywhere in the world.
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Spiritual Trauma Informed Care Counseling Continuing Education Courses
Course Fees: Below are listed the required courses for this curriculum. At the end of each course description you will find the course cost listed. All textbooks and learning materials are separate and not included in the course cost.
Psychology/Mental Health Board Approval
The American Institute of Health Care Professionals Inc: is an Approved Provider for Continuing Education by the South Carolina Professional Counselors, Marriage & Family Therapists and Psycho-Educational Specialists licensing board, Provider # 4637.
STATE BOARDS OF NURSING APPROVALS
The following CE courses have provider approvals: The American Institute of Health Care Professionals Inc. is an Approved Provider of Continuing Education by the Florida State Board of Nursing and the District of Columbia Board of Nursing. CE Provider # 50-11975.
The American Institute of Health Care Professionals, Inc. is a licensed Continuing Education Provider in the State of California, Board of Registered Nursing, Provider # CEP 15595. For additional information please access here.
The following CE Courses also have Nursing Board Rule Provider Approvals:
The American Institute of Health Care Professionals Inc: is a Rule Approved Provider of Continuing Education by the Arkansas Board of Nursing. CE Provider # 50-11975.
The American Institute of Health Care Professionals Inc: is a Rule Approved Provider of Continuing Education by the Georgia Board of Nursing. CE Provider # 50-11975.
The American Institute of Health Care Professionals Inc: is a Rule Approved Provider of Continuing Education by the South Carolina Board of Nursing. CE Provider # 50-11975.
The American Institute of Health Care Professionals Inc: is a Rule Approved Provider of Continuing Education by the West Virginia Board of Examiners for Professional Registered Nurses. CE Provider # 50-11975.
The American Institute of Health Care Professionals Inc: is a Rule Approved Provider of Continuing Education by the New Mexico Board of Nursing. CE Provider # 50-11975.
SC 660 – Spirituality Based Trauma Informed Care
This CE course explores the intersection of spirituality and trauma-informed care, emphasizing the importance of integrating spiritual perspectives into trauma recovery processes. Students will examine the psychological, emotional, and spiritual impacts of trauma and develop skills to provide compassionate, holistic care that respects individual spiritual beliefs and practices.
Spirituality Based Trauma Informed Care offers a comprehensive exploration of trauma from a multidisciplinary perspective, integrating theories and practices rooted in spirituality. Utilizing key texts such as The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk, which provides in-depth case studies and an analysis of how trauma impacts the brain and body, and Understanding Spiritual Abuse by Karen Roudkouski, students will learn to identify signs of trauma and spiritual abuse. The course emphasizes developing empathetic communication skills and implementing trauma-informed strategies that respect and honor spiritual diversity, promoting healing and resilience for those impacted by trauma.
The course prepares health professionals, counselors, sexual assault advocates, clergy, lay ministry leaders and social workers to create safe, healing spaces for clients impacted by trauma and spiritual harm.
Course Code: SC 660. Contact hours of Continuing Education: 50, Course Cost: $200
SC 661 – Spiritual Trauma Informed Care for Survivors of Sexual and Spiritual Abuse
This CE course offers a comprehensive exploration of spiritual trauma, focusing on the unique experiences of survivors of spiritual and sexual abuse within religious contexts. Students will learn to understand the theological, psychological, and emotional dimensions of trauma, as well as develop practical skills for providing trauma-informed care grounded in compassion and justice. The course integrates Biblical principles with contemporary psychological insights, emphasizing recovery, healing, and the responsible exercise of authority within faith communities.
Spiritual Trauma Informed Care for Survivors of Sexual and Spiritual Abuse provide an in-depth examination of the dynamics of spiritual and sexual abuse and their impact on survivors. Utilizing a biblical framework and mental health best practices, students will explore topics including the nature of spiritual abuse, the misuse of authority, trauma responses, and therapeutic approaches for healing. Through analysis of key texts such as Diane Langberg’s Counseling Survivors of Sexual Abuse, Redeeming Power: Understanding Authority and Abuse in the Church, and Patrick J. Knapp’s Understanding Religious Abuse and Recovery, students will gain critical insights into the processes of recovery, the importance of accountability, and the role of faith community leaders in creating safe environments for healing and restoration.
The course prepares health professionals, counselors, sexual assault advocates, clergy, lay ministry leaders and social workers to create safe, healing spaces for clients impacted by sexual and spiritual abuse.
Course Code: SC 661. Contact hours of Continuing Education: 50, Course Cost: $200
Additional Information
- All courses are continuing education courses and are provided in online classrooms via our website. Upon enrollment a unique identification and password is provided for classroom access. The online classrooms provide full syllabi and course information, including the course exams and evaluations. Students must achieve a minimum score of 70% on the course examination to pass the continuing education courses.
- Participants are given two (2) years from the date of enrollment into the first course, to complete the entire program of two (2) continuing education courses.
- Upon completion of each course, you will be awarded the corresponding continuing education contact hours and receive the CE certificate verifying course completion and the award of education credits.
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