about the Certification program

As a guidance counselor, social worker and psychologist, Dr. Steele recognized that professionals who work closely with traumatized children had very few resources available from which to draw upon. He started with a vision and ended with an Institute. The National Institute for Trauma and Loss in Children provides professionals with the opportunity attend specific courses to obtain TLC Certification as a Trauma and Loss Specialist, Consultant, and Consultant Supervisor. Over 5,000 professionals have obtained TLC Certification since 1995 and 30,000+ professionals have attended TLC trainings. Currently, over 3,000 schools and agencies across North America are utilizing TLC intervention programs. Click here for more information about the TLC Certification Program.

The certification program requires the professional to complete specific TLC courses. The courses may be completed over a period of time. Every year TLC provides several opportunities to attend certification courses. Click here to view TLC's current schedule.

Thousands of helping professionals throughout the United States and Canada have already received their Level 1 TLC Trauma and Loss Specialist Certification. TLC has made it easy for YOU to receive Level-1 Certification this summer:

• Attend all four days of Level-1 courses at the Assembly
• TLC online course
• At-home Level-1 essay exam

After completing Level 1 Certification you may use the credentials "C.T.S." which stands for Certified Trauma Specialist.

Level-2 Certification at the Assembly
If you already have earned your Level 1 Certification and are interested in advancing, the next level is Level 2. TLC has made it easy for you to receive Level-2 Certification this summer:

• Attend all four days of Level-2 courses at the Assembly
• Take the TLC online course - Art, Play, Music, Drama and Bibliotherapy: Advanced Skills (if you have already taken this course for Level-1 Certification you may select another online course of your choice)
• At-home Level-2 essay exam

After completing Level 2 Certification you may use the credentials "C.T.C." which stands for Certified Trauma

• Attend any two full days of Workshops at the Assembly
• Either give a 3-hour presentation at the Assembly (get your application in for next year!) or write an article for the TLC Online Journal, Trauma and Loss: Research and Interventions.
• Case Study or essay exam

After completing Level 3 Certification you may use the credentials "C.T.C.-S." which stands for Certified Trauma Consultant Supervisor.