Working with Complex Trauma, Developmental Trauma, and Attachment Trauma

This self-paced training is designed for interns and newer therapists seeking a deeper understanding of complex trauma, how to identify their presentations, understand what drives them, and respond safely within your scope of practice. Through a comprehensive video presentation, and downloadable slides, you’ll explore the different kinds of complex trauma, how to spot them, and how to address them the therapy room.

You’ll be introduced to what complex trauma looks like in session, describing the implications of the key findings of the Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE) for clinical practice, identifying common presentations and misattributions of complex trauma, describing the phase-based treatment and more.

Participants who successfully complete the course with a passing score of 80% or higher will be able to:

• Definition and types of trauma: complex, developmental, and attachment trauma

• Impact of prolonged and repetitive trauma on emotional and psychological development

• Neurobiological consequences of trauma and its effects on brain function

• Importance of early attachment relationships and their role in trauma

• Foundations of trauma-informed care and compassionate intervention

• Understanding trauma as a multifaceted experience requiring holistic approaches

Delivery Method: Recorded Asynchronous Course
Learning Level: Beginner, Intermediate
System Requirements: You will need internet access, a computer or tablet, a camera, an updated web browser, and audio capability.
Course Created: 08/16/2026

Course Completion Requirements:

To receive continuing education credit, participants must complete all course modules, pass the post-test with a score of 80% or higher, and submit the course evaluation. CE certificates are issued by email immediately upon successful completion of all requirements.

1 NBCC CE is awarded upon completion of the course, including a passing score of 80% or higher on the post-test.

For ADA accommodation requests, issues or grievances, please email Jenn Bovee at Jenn@TheMentalWellnessCenter.com.