Is this program for me?
This program is intended for individuals who already hold a master’s degree in the mental health field and have an interest in expanding their knowledge of working effectively with adults experiencing PTSD. Most qualified applicants hold a master's degree in
social work,
psychology,
counseling, or
marriage & family therapy. If your graduate work is in a different field, please contact us prior to application.
Program participants will familiarize themselves with the research supporting the effectiveness of each intervention as well as the theory, principles, and practices of each intervention. This program is an educational program and does not certify participants in the delivery of any clinical intervention. Participants can seek further certification through the appropriate certifying bodies in accordance with the organizations charged with intervention certification.
At the close of the program, participants will better be able to:
- Apply evidence-based practices to assessment and treatment planning with adults presenting with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
- Articulate intervention principles and strategies from evidence-based psychotherapy protocols, including Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE), and Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR).
- Apply a trauma-informed clinical care lens to interventions and services.
- Identify next steps to further strengthen trauma-informed clinical care.
The group will meet intensively online over 13 weeks to to learn and practice interventions. The program includes 3-hour Zoom class meetings on 9 Tuesday evenings (5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Central), as well as 18 hours of asynchronous content to complete between meetings. Program components include:
- reading assignments from two texts (included in program fee)
- self-study modules completed in the Canvas learning management system
- in-session demonstrations and practices
Successful completion of the certificate program includes class participation, submission of a case conceptualization, and successful completion of the self-study modules.
How to Apply
A completed application will include:
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Online application form, including a statement of purpose (300-500 words).
- Submission of your current
resume.
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Transcript transmitted from your master’s program.
While an official transcript from the issuing institution is preferred, due to the current public health situation, an emailed scan of your graduate transcript is acceptable. Official electronic transcripts should be routed from the issuing institution to
BrownPMC@wustl.edu.
If you have more than one graduate degree, please send the transcript from the degree most closely related to this program
Admissions decisions will be made on a rolling basis. Generally it is possible to provide an admissions decision within two weeks of receipt of a completed application. Complete applications must be received by
August 16, 2022.
Admission prerequisites. Applicants must:
- Hold a master’s degree in a counseling or mental health-related field from an accredited university.
- Have access to a computer, internet and a webcam to participate in consultation sessions.
- Be willing to comply with Washington University policies, including the requirement that all students furnish proof of vaccination against COVID-19 and influenza, or formally request and obtain a waiver.
Want to get a flavor the program? Here is a past
Open Classroom featuring two of your instructors:
