Become the Go-To Coach for Trauma Survivors: Advanced Training for Certified Life Coaches
Gain the essential skills and knowledge to confidently guide trauma survivors through their healing journey and stand out in your coaching practice.
Why Choose Posttraumatic Growth Specialist
Become a Trusted Trauma Coach: Fast Results, Lifelong Skills, and a Supportive Community
We provide a proven, results-driven approach to trauma coaching that empowers you to make a real difference in your clients’ lives—quickly and safely. Our neuroscience-based techniques, combined with lifetime access to flexible learning, ensure you stay at the cutting edge of trauma-informed coaching. Plus, with our certification, you’ll stand out as a trusted expert. Join a supportive community of coaches and grow your confidence with tools designed by professionals who truly understand your needs.
Get Results Quickly and Safely
Learn proven techniques to help traumatized clients find relief fast while ensuring a safe, supportive environment.
Build Confidence in Your Skills
Strengthen your own inner regulation, allowing you to co-regulate with anxious clients and create a calming, effective coaching dynamic.
Elevate Your Reputation
Earn a badge and certificate that distinguishes you as an expert in trauma-informed coaching, making you the go-to coach for trauma survivors.
Flexible, Lifetime Learning
Access 9 hours of self-paced, neuroscience-based content anytime, forever, to stay at the forefront of trauma coaching.
Community of Practice
Engage with fellow coaches in a dedicated forum to exchange insights, ask questions, and deepen your understanding of trauma and healing.
Designed by Coaches, for Coaches
Benefit from a course crafted by experienced coaches who understand the unique challenges and needs you face.
Ready to Transform Lives and Elevate Your Coaching Practice?
Join us today and start your journey to becoming a Certified Trauma-Informed Coach. Gain the skills, confidence, and community support you need to make a lasting impact. Enroll now and unlock your potential!
Course Details
Unlock the potential for healing and growth with our transformative course. You’ll learn how to shift from focusing on illness to promoting long-term health, guide others in finding clarity and stability, and understand how trauma, including adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), can become a catalyst for personal growth. This course provides the tools to support individuals in building resilience and thriving in the face of adversity, empowering them to lead healthier, more fulfilling lives.
Salutogenesis vs. Pathogenesis:
Learn to focus on promoting health, not just treating illness, helping others build a foundation for lasting well-being.
Coherence:
Support others in making sense of challenges, leading to greater clarity and emotional stability.
Posttraumatic Growth:
Discover how trauma can foster personal growth, enabling you to help others turn adversity into strength.
ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences):
Understand the long-term effects of childhood trauma, so you can better support individuals in healing.
Defining Trauma:
Gain a clear understanding of trauma, helping you offer informed, compassionate support.
Resilience:
Help others develop resilience, enabling them to adapt and thrive in the face of challenges.
Ready to make a lasting impact?
Enroll now to master the skills needed to foster resilience, growth, and well-being in others. Start your journey towards becoming a catalyst for positive change today!
Meet Your Instructors
Get to know the experienced coaches who will guide you through this course, each bringing a wealth of knowledge and expertise to support your learning journey.
Jenny Brackman B.S.
Vice President
Jenny Brackman brings over 25 years of experience as a helping professional. As Director of the Health and Wellness Coaching Program at FFI, she has trained over 20 coaches to effectively integrate trauma-informed practices. Known for breaking down complex neuroscience concepts into easy-to-understand terms, Jenny makes advanced topics accessible and engaging. Her unique blend of professional expertise, lived experience, and passion for post-traumatic growth helps clients and trainees feel empowered and informed. She continues to be a dynamic force at the Forward-Facing® Institute, where she drives growth and innovation.
Emily Hedrick, M.Div.
Director of Operations and Innovation
Emily Hedrick is an ICF-credentialed coach specializing in religious trauma and compassion fatigue. With a Master of Divinity (MDiv) and a unique blend of coaching expertise, Emily brings a nuanced understanding to her work with clients navigating complex personal histories. As the Director of Operations and Innovation at the Forward-Facing® Institute, she combines strategic leadership with a deep commitment to client care, driving new initiatives that empower individuals and communities to heal and thrive.
Hear What Students Are Saying About the Posttraumatic Growth Specialist Training!
Discover how participants are applying their newfound skills to create real impact. From building resilience in their communities to supporting others in their healing journeys, hear firsthand how this training is transforming lives and inspiring action.
Initially I’ll deploy these expert companion skills in my own immediate family and that means I’ll show up to my wife and children as unconditionally available rather than as sometimes stressed, distracted and eager to push a solution at a perceived problem kind of dad. This course has been epiphanic in terms of the way I’ll show up for clients going forward. I’ll remember that relational competency, self-regulation and attunement to the process of the other’s emergent and organic change must necessarily precede the deployment of suggestive therapeutics.
Jude Hopkins
I plan to use my expert companion skills with my family. I will also use the skills when I start seeing clients during practicum next year. These new skills will help me have a more salutogenic view when working with others. It will also remind me to put aside my own values and honor the values and person I am helping. It’s not about me, it’s about them!
Katrina
I’m planning to set up a trauma peer support group, where I hope to use this knowledge and these skills.
Jukka Packalen
Take Action Now
Take the next step in your journey toward becoming a catalyst for change!
This program focuses on trauma-informed care and resilience-building, teaching how to guide others from adversity to empowerment. Key concepts include salutogenesis vs. pathogenesis, the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), and trauma as a catalyst for personal development. Equip yourself with skills to foster health, emotional clarity, and resilience in your community.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Posttraumatic Growth Specialist certification program?
The Posttraumatic Growth Specialist program is an online certification training designed to equip coaches with advanced skills in trauma-informed coaching. It focuses on helping clients find relief from trauma quickly and safely while building your confidence and enhancing your professional reputation.
I’m not a certified life coach! Can I still take this course?
Yes! Anyone is eligible to take this course
What will I learn in this certification program?
In this training, you will:
Master Forward-Facing® Strategies: Learn advanced techniques for promoting post-traumatic growth and self-regulation.
Understand Cutting-Edge Neuroscience and Polyvagal Theory: Apply these concepts to effectively support trauma survivors.
Gain Insights into Salutogenesis vs. Pathogenesis: Focus on promoting health and well-being rather than just treating illness.
Explore Posttraumatic Growth and Resilience: Help clients turn adversity into strength and build resilience.
Learn About ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences): Understand the long-term impacts of childhood trauma to better support healing.
How long is the program and what is the format?
The program consists of 9 hours of self-paced, neuroscience-based content. You can access the materials anytime and proceed at your own pace, allowing you to fit the learning into your schedule.
How does this training differ from other trauma coaching programs?
Our training emphasizes a research-backed, compassionate approach grounded in Forward-Facing® strategies and cutting-edge neuroscience. It is tailored specifically for coaches and includes practical, actionable strategies designed by experienced professionals in the field.
How do I earn my certificate?
Upon successfully completing the course requirements, including all modules and assessments, you will receive a badge and certificate recognizing your expertise as a Posttraumatic Growth Specialist.
How does the certification enhance my skills and professional reputation?
The certification provides proven techniques for quick and safe trauma relief, strengthens your inner regulation, and improves your ability to co-regulate with clients. Earning the certification also elevates your reputation by distinguishing you as an expert in trauma-informed coaching with a badge and certificate.
Can I access the content after completing the program?
Yes, the program offers lifetime access to the content. You can revisit the materials anytime to refresh your knowledge or stay updated on the latest developments in trauma coaching.