Professional Diploma in Trauma-Informed Care (PDTIC)

The Professional Diploma in Trauma-Informed Care (PDTIC) is a comprehensive, advanced-level program designed to equip professionals with the knowledge, skills, and tools necessary to implement trauma-informed practices across diverse sectors. Integrating principles of trauma-informed care from multiple areas, this programme supports healthcare, education, social services, community growth and policy advocacy. Participants will gain a deep understanding of trauma’s impact on individuals and communities, as well as strategies for fostering resilience, healing, and systemic transformation. Healthcare workers, education professionals, staff in social work and counselling and people in community development, law enforcement and religious groups would find this programme useful. Its purpose is to develop participants’ ability to lead trauma work, support policy change and establish systems that help people heal and create equity.

Program Objectives

At the completion of the programme, participants will demonstrate the skills below:

Get familiar with the main principles of trauma-informed care and see how they are put into practise in different areas.
Teach students strategies that match the cultural backgrounds of diverse communities, both African and worldwide.
Design and put into effect collaborations with various sectors to make trauma-informed systems on all levels.
Ensure that trauma-informed measures are developed at every level, internationally, nationally and locally.
Look at how trauma-informed initiatives are having an impact and determine their ability to last using good monitoring and evaluation systems.
Engage communities and use ideas from participants to break the stigma about trauma and mental health

Program Modules

Module 1

Foundations of Trauma and Its Impact

Module 2

Principles of Trauma-Informed Care

Module 3

Trauma Assessment and Response Strategies

Module 4

Ethics, Law, and Self-Care

Module 7

Specialized Populations

Module 5

Sector-Specific Applications

Module 8

Capstone Project & Integration

Module 6

Community and Systems Change

"Trauma-informed care offers a profound pathway to healing by recognizing that beneath every struggle lies a story. By acknowledging the impact of trauma on the mind, body, and spirit, we shift our focus from judgment to compassion. This approach does not ask, 'What’s wrong with you?' but rather, 'What happened to you?' In doing so, we empower individuals to reclaim their narratives, find strength in vulnerability, and rediscover hope. When we walk alongside others with empathy and understanding, we create safe spaces where healing is possible, and every person can find purpose and meaning in their lives."

Dr Eric Kwasi Elliason

Developer, Trauma Informed Family and Societal Recovery Model

Because you deserve to shine.

"Unlock your potential to make a real difference—enroll now in the Professional Diploma in Trauma-Informed Care and become a beacon of healing and hope in your community!"

Cost of Training
Individual $150
Group $100