Frequently Asked Questions
If I have a mental health care professional background, which stream should I take?
The 7-course Clinical Traumatologist is specifically designed for mental health care professionals with a minimum of a Master’s degree, current or in progress, related to a clinical or counseling field OR a minimum of 4 years of counseling experience along with regular supervision and registration with a regulatory body.
If you do not fulfill these requirements but are interested in this field, we recommend taking the Community & Workplace Traumatologist designation to learn more about how you can help trauma survivors in a non-clinical way. In some circumstances, we will make an exception if the student is only taking the courses for non-clinical purposes.
Can I get special permission to complete CT
Yes, but you must have a minimum of 4 years of counseling experience along with ongoing supervision.
What is "Ongoing supervision"?
Ongoing supervision is face to face supervision in your community; this clinician will supervise your trauma work while you are training with us. This is especially important while you are learning to implement new therapeutic approaches using a Trauma Treatment approach. You will also need supervision for your final course submissions in the TI-206 Supervision course.
The supervisor must be a qualified and registered mental health clinician.
What role does the supervisor (registered clinician) have in my Clinical Traumatologist learning experience?
He or she will need to:
- To meet with the student and review the one or two clinical cases for the final assessments of TI-206 Supervision in Clinical Traumatology (i.e. the Traumagram and the brief Traumatology report).
- To meet with the student and discuss the Trauma Therapy approaches and interventions.
- To ensure safety with the student’s clients/participants.
What is the requirement of the supervisor?
He or she will need to:
The supervising clinician must be registered with a college, institution or a licensing body. You will need to disclose his or her full name, registration number and licensing body.
We require that the student acquire a letter of confirmation from the supervising clinician, stating that the student will be supervised over the duration of the Traumatology Institute program. Add student’s full name, email address and contact information associated with the student’s account. The supervisor will need to provide his/her credentials, licensing number and licensing Institution. Please provide to us by email at learn@psychink.com.
If I am an emergency responder, military official, paraprofessional, police officer, lawyer, nurse, doctor, etc., which stream should I take?
The 7-course Community & Workplace Traumatologist (https://psychink.com/trauma-courses/community-workplace-traumatologist/) stream would be perfect for you as it is designed with entry level courses.
How long will I have to complete each course?
Each course will be open for viewing for a maximum of 160 days. Also, all courses in the bundle also open the day you enroll for 160 days.
What if I can’t finish my course(s) on time due to my busy schedule? Can I ask for an extension?
Yes, we offer one free extension on unfinished course within 12 months of the enrollment date. After that, a small fee will apply for every extension per course ($22.50* CAD). Each extension is worth 160 days and available within 5 years of enrollment date.
*Prices are subject to change.
How do I request for an extension on my course(s)?
To request for an extension, please contact us with the following items:
- Your Username or Full Name
- The email address you’re using for your account
- The course name(s) requiring the extension
How long does it usually take to finish each course?
Clinical Traumatologist Designation
TI-1001: Early Intervention Field Traumatologist 28 Hours
TI-202: Overview of Assessment & Interventions 7 Hours
TI-203: Standards of Trauma Care: Attachment, Systems & Context 7 Hours
TI-204: Tools for Trauma: A Cognitive Behavioral Approach 14 Hours
TI-205: Group Approaches for Trauma Survivors 14 Hours
TI-206: Supervision in Clinical Traumatology 14 Hours
TI-207: Compassion Fatigue Specialist-Therapist 14 Hours
Community & Workplace Traumatologist Designation
TI-1001: Early Intervention Field Traumatologist 28 hours
TI-102: Evaluation & Community Resources 7 hours
TI-103: Standards of CWT Trauma Care 7 hours
TI-104: Motivational Interviewing after Trauma 14 hours
TI-105: Group Approaches for Community Trauma Response 14 hours
TI-106: Supervision in Community & Workplace Trauma 14 hours
TI-107: Compassion Fatigue Resiliency & Recovery – Educator 7 hours
Other Courses
TI-401: School Crisis Response 7 Hours
TI-601: Introduction to TeleMental Health 7 Hours
Can I take the courses individually?
Yes. Each course will produce its own Certificate of Completion upon successful completion of the course. The only exceptions to this rule are TI-106 and TI-206 as they have mini assignments that assess on previous knowledge. As such, you may not take these courses as standalone courses.
Are the courses recognized for CEUs?
Yes. Check our CEU page for the list of organizations that recognize our courses for CEUs. If you do not find the organization of your choice, you may also print our course outline and submit it for review at your organization. To our knowledge, our courses have never been rejected from any organization, simply because they are of high caliber.
CEU detail page Click HERE:
I’ve handed in my TI-206 assignments already. Why have they not come back yet?
We apologize for the queue. At any given time of the year, we have people all over the world taking our courses. Dr. Anna Baranowsky grades each paper individually and provide high quality feedback. We do, however, try our best to get the papers to you as promptly as possible.
Pricing
Do you offer discounts if I enroll in the courses all at once?
Yes.
The Clinical Traumatologist bundle will save you 16% off of our regular price. You save over $145
The Community and Workplace Traumatologist bundle will save you 20% off of our regular price. You save over $130
Do you offer bundle pricing for organizations?
Yes. Please contact us for a consultation.
Do you offer an alternative payment plan?
Yes. Please contact us for a consultation.
Are my courses refundable?
Courses are only refundable within 10 days of your purchase.
I just bought a course. Where is the receipt?
It is in your email inbox. Please save this receipt for your purposes. We will not be producing another one unless under extenuating circumstances. If you have not received your receipt, please let us know by contacting us HERE.
Can I get an invoice for the course that I ordered so that my organization can pay for it directly?
Certainly! Simply click on “Pay by Invoice” when you go to check out. An invoice will automatically be generated and sent to your email address which can then be forwarded to your employer.
Your employer will then need to mail us a cheque with your name and the course(s) that you will be taking with us. As soon as we receive the cheque, we will put the courses into your account on our E-Learning site.
We recommend that you do NOT choose this option if you are purchasing the courses outside of Canada & USA.
Do I need a Paypal account to pay by credit card?
No, you do NOT need a Paypal account to pay by credit card. Click on the link in the gray box toward the bottom that says, “Pay with credit card.” And continue as a Guest.
On-Site Training
Do you offer live, on-site training for organizations?
Yes. In addition to Dr. Anna B Baranowsky, we have highly experienced speakers. See their profiles HERE.
I am looking for a speaker for my mental health conference. Who should I contact?
Please contact us for a consultation.
How much do you charge for a speaker for my mental health conference or organization?
For current rates, please contact us with details of your training needs.
General costs involve: Cost of speaker; Travel (plane, train, etc.); meals; accommodation; local travel if needed; taxi if needed.
Potential costs: Student Manuals (dependent on the type of workshop) and Certificates of Completion (optional).
What topics can you present at my mental health conference or organization?
All of the Clinical Traumatologist courses are available for speaking appearances, as well as TI-107 Compassion Fatigue Resiliency & Recovery – Educator Model and our latest technique, Thematic Map & Release . We also design special courses by request. Contact us for details.
I am a Canadian nonprofit/charitable organization. Are government grants available for training in this respect?
Yes, the Canadian Federal Government just recently put up $192 million for small- to medium-sized nonprofits and charitable organizations to train their employees. It is being handled by your provincial government. For more information, please visit:
Trauma Survivors
I am a trauma survivor in crisis. Please help!
If this is an emergency, please call 9-11 or go to your nearest local hospital to get the help you need.
Check your community to see if there are help lines that you can use.
I am a trauma survivor. Do you have any resources that might help?
The Trauma Recovery Program is specifically designed to aid trauma survivors in their healing process. For more info, please visit: www.whatisptsd.com. Program is covered under most auto insurances.
Free Resources for Trauma Survivors
Subscribe to our Ask Dr. Anna channel for weekly updates of recovery tips: www.youtube.com/whatisptsd
Go to the Resources tab on our menu bar for any free accompanying resources.
I am a trauma survivor living in Toronto and I need help. Do you offer trauma therapy services?
Yes, we have a private practice in Toronto, specialized in trauma, PTSD, and couples counseling. As we are a private practice, there is a fee involved in our services. If interested, please call us at 416 733 3838. Or contact us here.
If you are looking for therapy that is covered under OHIP, you may want to check out Women’s College Hospital’s Trauma Therapy Program.
I am a trauma survivor living outside of Toronto and I need help. What resources can you point me to?
If you cannot find a trauma specialist in your area, we suggest that you call the licensing board in your area for a referral. Here is the link to the contact information of all of the licensing boards in North America.