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Level 1 Certificate
Fundamentals of Trauma Recovery
Level 1 certificate covers theories, basic skills and specific treatment for healing trauma. Presented as an online Course Study format, consisting of 16 lessons, this training offers a 2 to 2.5-hour interactive Live Webinar to deepen understanding of course study materials. Live webinars are offered monthly at the end of every month. Please see webinar dates/time below.
New to 2025: Students must register for the live webinar as we are accepting only 10 students per webinar for interactive learning.
Certificate Requirements:
- Complete 16 online self-study Course Study modules
- Attend a 2.5-hour online Live Webinar. See dates below.
- Signed Training & License Agreement
- A Certificate in Fundamentals in Trauma Recovery
- Register for Level 2 Certificate
Work towards ISTP™ Certification in Level 3
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: (Online Course Study)
- Describe the psychophysiological framework and manifestations of trauma & shock on the body
- Explain how trauma affects the brain and the body’s survival responses to stress
- Identify different types of traumas and resulting symptoms
- Describe & identify signs of vicarious trauma and vicarious growth
- Gain insight into your own trauma response
- Describe Polyvagal Theory and practical skills required to strengthen social engagement
- Understand theory and practice of Attunement for co-regulation in trauma work
- Explain the importance of trauma release within the window of tolerance
- Describe Judith Herman’s model of trauma recovery and the rationale for its use with trauma survivors
Course Study Schedule
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Self-Study Online Modules |
Start ANY TIME |
Self-Paced |
Online Study |
Live Webinar Schedule, 2025
Students are required to register for the live webinar to reserve a spot as we are we are accepting only 10 students per webinar class. Please Note: Contact Louise if you have registered and unable to attend so that we can open up space for another student
| Webinar | Date | Time |
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Live Webinar |
January 28th |
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm PST |
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Live Webinar |
February 25th |
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm PST |
| Webinar | Date | Time |
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Live Webinar |
April 29th. |
2:00 pm – 4:00 PST |
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Live Webinar |
May 27th. |
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm PST |
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Live Webinar |
June 24th. |
2:00 pm – 4:00pm PST |
| Webinar | Date | Time |
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Live Webinar |
September 30th. |
2:00 pm – 4:00 PST |
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Live Webinar |
October 28th. |
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm PST |
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Live Webinar |
November 25th. |
2:00 pm – 4:00pm PST |
Register for Information Session
Ratha Chek offers FREE monthly Information Session. If you would like to learn more about what to expect in Levels 2 and 3 as well as our Somatic Bodywork training program, please register below.
YOU’RE INVITED!
Healers are those who heal themselves
To deepen your understanding your experience with ISTP™ so that you can deepened your support with clients, in their healing process you are encouraged to book your own personal ISTP™ session. A minimum of 5 session is recommended with either Fiona Matalon or Daniel Martineze.
ISTP™ personal session is $250 CAD for online or in-person in Vancouver, BC. Students are also encouraged to reach out to other ISTP™ Practitioners who are not affiliated with Integrative Somatic Studies Institute. .
If you choose to book your session with a Practitioner not affiliated with the institute, please ensure that the Practitioner is certified with Levels 2 and 3 ISTP™ approach.
