Certified Family Trauma Professional (CFTP) Online Training - Bessel Van der Kolk & Others

Course Overview

The Certified Family Trauma Professional (CFTP) Online Training brings together world-renowned trauma experts like Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, Tina Payne Bryson, Martha Straus, and more to provide a comprehensive, certification-level program in family trauma treatment. This powerful course equips professionals with cutting-edge interventions to heal trauma in children, adolescents, couples, and family systems.

You’ll master evidence-based techniques, learn trauma-sensitive communication, and explore the latest brain-body research for trauma-informed care. Complete the program at your own pace and become eligible for CFTP certification through Evergreen Certifications.

Who This Course is For

This training is perfect for:

• Psychologists and Psychotherapists

• Marriage and Family Therapists (MFTs)

• Social Workers

• Counselors and Mental Health Professionals

• Pediatric and Adolescent Therapists

• School Counselors

• Case Managers working with families

Key Learning Objectives

• Understand the neurobiology of trauma and how it impacts children and families

• Apply Polyvagal Theory, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and attachment-based interventions

• Help children and teens regulate emotions through play, story, and body-based techniques

• Manage complex family trauma dynamics including generational trauma

• Learn somatic strategies and mindfulness tools to regulate the nervous system

• Get step-by-step guidance to conduct family trauma assessments and create effective treatment plans

What’s Included

• 20+ hours of video training from top trauma experts

• Downloadable manuals and worksheets

• Real-world case studies and clinical demonstrations

• Certification eligibility through Evergreen Certifications (CFTP)

• Lifetime access + CE credits (where applicable)

Why Choose This Course?

• Taught by Bessel van der Kolk, author of The Body Keeps the Score

• Comprehensive approach: theory + practical application

• Trauma-informed strategies for the entire family unit

• 100% online and self-paced – study anytime, anywhere

• Certification gives credibility and career advancement