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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.
Upcoming Programs
GTI offers immersive experiential learning programs designed to certify individuals as Certified Trauma Care Advocates or Certified Trauma Care Practitioners. 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.
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You can learn more about our upcoming programs below:
Certified Trauma Care Practitioner
A 20-week program that teaches you the fundamentals of trauma, how to work with trauma survivors 1-1, and how to set-up your practice.
Next cohort: February 2025.
Certified Trauma Care Advocate
A 12-week program that teaches you the fundamentals of trauma so that you can better support trauma survivors in your workplace.
Next cohort: February 2025.
The Bridge
A 6-week course for previously certified a trauma informed coaches who want to gain a deeper understanding of systemic impacts on trauma survivors and join the GTI community.
Next cohort: March 2025.
Collective Insight - Certified Parts Work Practitioner
An 18-week advanced program for coaches/practitioners who want to provide IFS-based care to their clients.
Next cohort: January 2025.
Do you want to stay informed for our upcoming courses?
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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.
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.
