Course Description

The Certified Faith-Based Trauma Recovery Practitioner (CFTRP) program is a specialized training designed to equip professionals with the skills and knowledge needed to support trauma recovery from a faith-based perspective. The program blends clinical techniques with biblical principles, allowing practitioners to serve individuals and communities by integrating scripture and faith into their therapeutic practices. This program is ideal for counselors, ministry leaders, healthcare providers, and community leaders who wish to incorporate faith-based approaches in their trauma-informed care. Upon completion, students will be able to apply the Faith-Integrated Trauma Recovery Framework (FITRF) to address the emotional, psychological, and spiritual needs of individuals impacted by trauma.

What you will learn

Foundational Knowledge

• By the end of Module 1, demonstrate an understanding of trauma’s psychological and spiritual impacts through a 500-word reflection linking trauma concepts with biblical principles.

Scriptural Integration

• Within Module 2, identify and apply three key scriptures to trauma case studies, showing how each scripture aligns with therapeutic approaches to foster healing and hope.

Trauma Assessment and Planning

• By Module 3, complete a trauma assessment and treatment plan for a case study using both clinical and faith-based tools, achieving 90% accuracy in assessment criteria.

Group Facilitation Techniques

• After Module 3, lead a simulated group recovery session using faith-based facilitation methods and receive positive feedback from at least 80% of peers on support and guidance provided.

Comprehensive Trauma Recovery Plan

• In the final module, develop and present a detailed 1,500-word trauma recovery plan that incorporates assessment, biblical support, and community strategies, meeting all rubric standards for completeness.

Community Network Building

• Design a community support plan by Module 4 that identifies at least two community partners and resources, focusing on sustainable trauma-informed outreach within faith communities.

Ongoing Learning Commitment

• Complete a Continuing Education (CE) plan, detailing 10 hours of annual CE requirements that include both trauma and faith-based recovery topics, ensuring credential maintenance.

Cultural and Ethical Sensitivity

• By the end of the program, show proficiency in ethical and cultural adaptation of trauma support by achieving 100% on a cultural intelligence assessment based on trauma case scenarios.

Course Progress

• Enrollment in this course closed on November 24, 2024.