Graduate Certificate in Trauma-Informed Practice
Over the past 20 years, a convergence of research on neuroscience, epigenetics, adversity and toxic stress has established that exposure to trauma and toxic stress adversely affects the health and well-being of children, youth, adults and communities. Social workers in all practice areas are likely to encounter trauma and adversity in the populations they serve. Prepare to engage in trauma-informed practice with a certificate designed to address differential responses to trauma.
Trauma-Informed Practice NMT Fellowship
Through partnership with Dr. Bruce Perry and the Neurosequential Network, Mandel students have the opportunity to be trained and certified in the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics (NMT)— an evidence-based, developmentally sensitive model of clinical problem solving for traumatized individuals, families, and communities. Our innovative and comprehensive year-long NMT course series is the only program in the country that certifies developing social workers in this evidence-based, developmentally sensitive model.
What is NMT?
NMT is an approach that integrates core principles of neurodevelopment and trauma theory to inform work with children, families, and the communities in which they live. It has three main components: training/capacity building, assessment and then specific recommendations for the selection and sequencing of therapeutic, educational, and enrichment activities that match the needs and strengths of the individual.
Where can I use NMT?
NMT is widely applicable to a variety of clinical and educational settings and has been integrated into a variety of settings across the life cycle-- infants through adults-- including therapeutic preschools, head start programs, early childhood mental health, residential treatment facilities, and a multitude of private and outpatient therapeutic practices with young children, youth, and adults.
What does the training entail?
In the specialized year, students are eligible to take the NMT course sequence: SASS 557 NMT I, a 2-credit course in the fall semester, and SASS 558 NMT II, a 1-credit course i the spring semester. These courses are be a combination of self-paced virtual learning, in-class didactic education, and in-class discussion and skills practice. Utilizing trauma-informed, nervous system aware pedagogy, the courses model core concepts in terms of offering regular opportunities for regulation and enhanced relational health. Upon completion of the two NMT courses, students will have the option of becoming Phase 1 Certified NMT practitioners, through the Neurosequential Network.
For more information, please contact:
Dr. Jennifer A. King,
Director of the NMT Fellowship Program