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Advancing Trauma-Sensitive Care through our Collective Community
Join our vibrant and diverse global community to connect and collaborate with trauma informed peers, educators, and leaders from a wide array of professional backgrounds and specialties.
Premium members enjoy exclusive benefits, including free weekly group consultations, quarterly workshops, and book clubs. Members also have the opportunity to bring their own workshops and classes to our platform, along with receiving discounts on continuing education and one-on-one consultations with our founders.
The Bridge
A 6-Week experiential course for trauma-trained coaches seeking to expand their knowledge and join our collective community.
Classes
Weekly
Tuesdays at 7:00-9:00pm EST or Wednesdays at 10-12am EST
Dates
August 20th - September 24th (optional meet and greet on August 13/14)
Instructors
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Dr. Judith Belton
CTCP-S, CATC-S
Dr. Judith Belton is a developmental mentor and cognitive restructuring specialist with a profound commitment to supporting women of color. She focuses on helping her clients navigate the unique challenges of cognitive distortions, self-abandonment, imposter syndrome, and internalized racism. Her polyvagal aligned and autonomic nervous system coaching approach integrates evidence-based strategies to address and transform limiting beliefs. Dr. Belton's empathetic and nurturing style creates a transformative learning environment for all her students.
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Achara Tarfa
CTCP-S, CATC-S
For over 30 years, Achara has dedicated her career to providing training and education in a culturally sensitive and accessible way. As a Level 3 Trained IFS Practitioner, Achara provides one-on-one coaching and consulting for trauma survivors. She specializes in individual preparation and integration for psychedelic journeys, self-abandonment, relational trauma, intergenerational trauma, inner critic, and complex PTSD. Beyond her private practice, she consults with professionals, including social workers, therapists, and educators. She is also the president of PATH, an organization that focuses on improving the lives of those struggling with addiction and its underlying trauma.
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Julia Pishko
CTCP-S, CATC-S
Julia Pishko is an expert in brain-based coaching and trauma-informed training, with a specialized focus on working with sexual assault survivors. Her extensive experience in these areas equips her with the skills to create safe, supportive, and effective learning experiences for her students. Julia’s innovative and compassionate approach ensures that participants not only gain valuable insights but also feel empowered to apply them in their healing journeys and beyond.
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Kimberly Weeks
CTCP-S, CATC-S
Kimberly Weeks supports survivors of narcissistic abuse and is an accomplished instructor and coach in leadership development and business coaching. She is also a specialist in rupture and repair, helping individuals and organizations navigate and heal from interpersonal conflicts and challenges. Kimberly’s personal and professional experiences provide her with unique insights and empathy, enabling her to guide her students through transformative processes with understanding and practical wisdom.
Upcoming Programs
GTI offers immersive 10- or 20-week experiential learning programs designed to certify individuals as Certified Trauma Care Advocates or Certified Trauma Care Practitioners (Initial and Advanced). Our programs equip participants with the skills to support their local communities globally with a deep understanding of trauma. We emphasize collaborative, culturally sensitive practices grounded in curiosity and compassion, preparing you to make a meaningful impact in your role.
The 10-week Advocacy Program equips participants to apply trauma-informed practices across all aspects of their work. The 20-week Practitioner Program trains individuals to partner with clients as trauma-sensitive coaches, fostering a collaborative and supportive approach.
The next cohorts for all three programs (Advocates, Initial Practitioners, Advanced Practitioners) are coming up in February 2025
GTI will also offer a Certified Parts Work Practitioner course, which is coming soon.
Are you interested in joining our upcoming courses?
Stay in touch.
Are you IFS trained?
All GTI programs include a formal registration with a professional code of ethics and formal complaint process. Because of this any individual certified through GTI will meet the requirements to pursue an IFS Certification from IFSI, with the condition that they’ve already completed an IFSI Level 1 training prior to the admissions changes and have been legacied in.
In addition to that, if you hold a Certified Trauma Practitioner certification from GTI you are eligible to join the IFSI Coaching Foundations continuing education program.
