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GTI Bridge

Already a trauma-informed certified coach trained elsewhere? Deepen your expertise and expand your credentials with The GTI Bridge, a specialized program designed for coaches seeking certification through the Global Trauma Institute (GTI). This focused 6-module course builds upon your existing foundation, integrating GTI's decolonized and culturally humble approach to trauma-informed care in your practice.

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6 weeks

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March 25 - April 30 2025

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Taught by BIPOC & BIPOC allies

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$ 750 tuition

Course description

The GTI Bridge delves into the complexities of working with trauma survivors, emphasizing ethical considerations and culturally responsive practices. You'll gain a deeper understanding of how systemic oppression and marginalization intersect with trauma, equipping you to provide truly equitable and empowering support.

Over six intensive modules, you will explore:

  • Under-resourced & underserved populations and intersectionality: Develop a nuanced understanding of the unique challenges faced by a variety of communities and how to provide culturally attuned support.

  • Mental health industrial complex & psychological impacts: Examine the systemic impact of the mental health system and its potential to retraumatize individuals, learning how to navigate these systems effectively and ethically.

  • Intention and impact: Explore the critical distinction between intention and impact in communication and interventions, developing skills to minimize harm and maximize positive outcomes.

  • Rupture and repair: Learn effective strategies to navigate and repair ruptures in relationships, fostering trust and deepening connection with clients.

  • Trauma-sensitive advocacy: Develop advanced advocacy skills to empower clients in navigating systems and accessing resources while promoting self-advocacy.

  • Self-leadership, accountability & responsibility: Cultivate essential Self-leadership skills to promote accountability in continuing your personal work and ongoing education, gain resources to manage vicarious trauma, and consider the importance of prioritizing your well-being as a practitioner.

This course goes beyond traditional trauma care models by:

  • Centering the voices and experiences of marginalized communities: Prioritize the needs of BIPOC communities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants, refugees, and other historically underserved groups.

  •  Challenging power imbalances: Analyze and address power dynamics within advocacy work to ensure equitable and accessible care for all survivors.

  •  Promoting healing and empowerment: Equip advocates to support survivors in reclaiming their power and agency in their healing journeys.

What you'll learn

Modules

This course consists of 6 modules and lasts 6 weeks.

Bridge Theory and Practice

Examine the impact of oppressive systems on trauma survivors, learning reparative skills that prioritize both impact and intention. Build essential skills in trauma-sensitive advocacy, self-leadership, accountability, and trauma sensitive practices.

  • Module 1: Under-resourced & Underserved Populations and  Intersectionality (March 25th-26th)

  • Module 2: Mental Health Industrial Complex & Psychological Impacts (April 1st-2nd)

  • Module 3: Intention and Impact (April 8th-9th)

  • Module 4: Rupture Repair (April 15th-16th)

  • Module 5: Trauma Sensitive Advocacy (April 22nd-23rd)

  • Module 6: Self-Leadership, Accountability & Responsibility (April 29th-30th)

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Learning format

This certification utilizes a blended learning format with:

  • Pre-released content: Access introductory videos and materials on professional standards and ethics.

  • Live online sessions: Tuesdays 7-9 pm ET or Wednesdays 10 am-12 pm ET (attend one session weekly). Recordings will be available.

  • Collaborative activities: Engage in interactive exercises during live sessions to deepen learning and build community.

Technical requirements

  • All classes will be held over Zoom.

  • All course content will be delivered on the GTI learning platform, hosted on LearnWorlds.

  • The GTI Collective private community group is on Facebook.

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.

Who is this for

Choose this course if you are previously credentialed/certified by a trauma informed coaching program and want to gain a deeper understanding of systemic impacts on trauma survivors, learn about intention and impact, build skills in repairing ruptures in relationships, consider ways to promote self advocacy and efficacy in clients and commit to accountability, integrity and transparency as a Self led practitioner. This course, in addition to your approved prior education, will certify you to be GTI Certified Trauma Care Practitioner.

Join us

Ready to embark on your journey as a trauma-informed professional?

​We look forward to welcoming you to the Global Trauma Institute community!

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