Become an Integrative Trauma Practitioner™

The leading certification process for integrative trauma. 40 CE hours accredited with the American Psychological Association, BBS & Board of Nurses.

Approved For Continuing Education.

Our Level 1 training is accredited for 40 hours of continuing education with the American Psychological Association, Board of Behavioral Sciences, the California Board of Nurses and Yoga Alliance.

Trauma lives in the body. Learn modern, body-based approaches to transforming trauma at its root. The ITP™ educational track is a comprehensive certification process for trauma professionals.

Develop A New Approach To Trauma

Training Modalities:

Our trainings allow you to develop competency in a number of leading trauma modalities.

Aura Level 1: Foundational Trauma Tools

Our level 1 training is 50 hours total and focuses on embodiment and establishing an attuned nervous system.

Aura Level 2: Advanced Therapies

In our level-2 training, you’ll choose 3 of the modules below. Each module is a total of 24 hours.

This Training Is For…

Therapists & Social Workers

Learn to offer alternative modalities and move towards building a cash-based practice.

Holistic Practitioners & Healers

Make your services more integrative by offering new modalities to existing clients.

Yoga Teachers & Massage Therapists

You don’t need to be a practitioner to take our trainings. This training is also for those wanting to heal trauma in their own life.

Doctors, Nurses & First Responders

Learn new ways to connect with patients and help them get to the root cause of chronic illness.

School Teachers

Learning trauma-based therapies can revolutionize your relationship with students in the classroom.

Coaches & Mentors

Connect with your clients in new, deeper ways and dramatically improve client retention.

Kimber A, Counselor

“I was looking for ways to work my clients with embodiment and to better express themselves. This training was exactly that. The trainers were lively and engaging and diverse in what they bring. I highly suggest it for anyone, especially professionals who want to help clients be more in tune with their bodies.

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Aura Training Team

Melissa Dumaz - LMFT, Advanced EMDR, Author, Coach

Stephanie Scarminach - Somatics Practitioner

Kyra Haglund - LCSW, SEP, E-RYT

Prema McKeever - MA Psychotherapy & Spirituality, Chinese Medicine

Giten Tonkov - Biodynamic Breathwork

Odessa Perez- MA, LMFT

Briana Waddell - Aura Co-Founder

Hala Khouri - MA, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, RYT-500

Tisha Shull - IFS & Somatic Therapist

Rhea S.

“This training exceeded my expectations.  I gained so much insight to healing my past as well as how to apply their teachings to clients and to my friends and family.

Why Become an Integrative Trauma Practitioner?

Offer New Modalities To Clients

Expand the scope of your practice and help clients with deeper personal issues.

Develop Competency with Trauma

Everyone has trauma. It’s essential for practitioners of all kinds to work with a trauma-informed lens.

Advance Client Care & Results

Give your clients dramatic new results to help them transform their lives.

Grow Your Practice

Learn to transition into a cash-based, telehealth-based model that allows you to work from anywhere.

Where:

LIVE online classes via Zoom.

Course Length:

Level-1: 9 Weeks (50 hours)

Level-2: 9 Weeks (75 hours)

Class Times:

Saturday & Sunday 8AM-11AM PST (all classes recorded for flexible schedules)

Certifications & Credits:

- Certified Integrative Trauma Coach (Level-1)

- Certified Integrative Trauma Practitioner (Level-2)

Snapshot:

Do you want to help transform lives at the deepest level? Do you want to help clients transform sensitive areas into new growth and resilience?

The Aura Institute Integrative Trauma Practitioner Training™ is a guided certification track and entry point for new and existing practitioners into the world of professional trauma practice. You’ll learn a powerful, individualized approach to transforming trauma using a body-based approach.

As a new trauma-informed practitioner, navigating the sensitive territory of professional trauma work can feel confusing and overwhelming, particularly if you do not have a therapy license. This unique educational process is a mix of live online sessions, recorded content, small group mentoring, and live practice all to prepare you for real-world professional practice. You’ll learn the skills, and appropriate professional context for the application of your skills so you can confidently develop a business supporting others with trauma.

This training is not just a set of workshops. It’s a highly intentional, guided educational process designed to help you build confidence and start offering these amazing services to your clients in a real-world setting.

Our body-centric approach trains you to transform trauma in the most profound sense, addressing its roots. You’ll learn to navigate the deep crevices of the unconscious mind and develop gentle, somatic approaches to transforming trauma into liberated consciousness.

All work in trauma healing must rest on the foundation of a regulated nervous system. As you attune your own nervous system, your others will feel calm and trusting in your presence. This is what allows you to develop deep, trusting relationships with your clients and why nervous system regulation is a foundational component of this training. Our instructors will gradually help you unwind your body and mind, entering a new reality where you feel consistently calm, trusting, and liberated. From this regulated space, you’ll feel your intuitive skills emerge.

Training Overview:

Jess L, 2023 Graduate

“I loved the beautiful, safe space that the instructors created throughout the training. I was able to fully dive deep and allow myself to be open and vulnerable thru the practices bc of the space holding that everyone was contributing to. I appreciated everyone’s commitment, value, and respect for each other and the unique flavors we all bring. 

Training Cost & Payment Plans:

Payment plans are available to all students.

Level-1 Foundations Training:

Early Bird (Deposit paid 60 days before start date):

$2,450 ($350 discount)

Full Price:

$2,800

Level-2 Integrative Trauma Training:

$2,950

Levels-1 & Level-2:

Payment Plan: ~$750/month

Paid In Full: $4,500 ($1,250 Discount)

FAQs

Can I Use The Training Hours For Continuing Education?

Yes, we our Level-1 training is approved for 40 continuing education hours with the American Psychological Association, the California Board of Behavioral Sciences, the California Board of Nurses, and the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education.

It’s also possible to submit your CE’s to individual state boards. Please be in touch with our academic coordinator to help you apply for CEs.

Do I need to be a Therapist, Social Worker, or Doctor to take an Aura Institute training?

Nope! Anyone looking to enhance their skills in treating trauma is welcome to take this training. Most of our students are holistic practitioners, coaches, massage therapists, or teachers. Two of our Level-2 modules require a mental health license to participate.

Can this training count towards my Yoga Alliance hours?

Yes! Our Integrative Training course is approved by Yoga Alliance for Continuing Education credits for registered yoga teachers.

Do I have to Do Both Level-1 & Level-2?

Nope! You can take just level 1. You must complete level 1 before taking level 2.

What Are The Professional Titles I Can Use After Completion?

After completing Level-1, you can use the title “Certified Integrative Trauma Coach.” After completing Level-1 and Level-2, you can use the title “Certified Integrative Trauma Practitioner.” These titles are a professional certification, not a healthcare license.

What If I Have To Miss a Live Session?

All live sessions are recorded. As much of the learning happens from being live with the group, we encourage you to attend as many live as you can. You can make up attendance by watching the recording and completing a make-up assignment to stay on track for certification.

CE credits for psychologists are provided by the Spiritual Competency Academy (SCA) which is co-sponsoring this program. The Spiritual Competency Academy is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Spiritual Competency Academy maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

The California Board of Behavioral Sciences accepts CE credits for LCSW, LPCC, LEP, and LMFT license renewal for programs offered by approved sponsors of CE by the American Psychological Association.

LCSW, LPCC, LEP, and LMFTs, and other mental health professionals from states other than California need to check with their state licensing board as to whether or not they accept programs offered by approved sponsors of CE by the American Psychological Association.

SCA is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN Provider CEP16887) for licensed nurses in California. RNs must retain their certificate of attendance for 4 years after the course concludes.

For questions about receiving your Certificate of Attendance, contact Aura Institute info@aurainstitute.org

For questions about CE, contact Spiritual Competency Academy at info@spiritualcompetencyacademy.com.