Introduction

Trauma shapes lives, relationships, and communities in profound ways. The Diploma in Trauma-Informed Counseling at the Chartered Institute of Counseling in Nigeria (CICN) is designed to empower professionals with the skills to understand, address, and heal the impact of trauma. This program blends theory, evidence-based practice, and experiential learning to prepare you to work compassionately and effectively with survivors of trauma in diverse settings.

The Diploma in Trauma-Informed Counseling at the Chartered Institute of Counseling in Nigeria (CICN) is a professional program designed to equip counselors, mental health practitioners, educators, caregivers, and allied professionals with the knowledge and skills to understand, assess, and support individuals who have experienced trauma.

This program integrates theory, evidence-based practice, and experiential learning to help participants develop a deep understanding of the psychological, emotional, and physiological impact of trauma. Students will learn how adverse childhood experiences, crisis events, violence, displacement, abuse, neglect, and systemic oppression shape mental health and human behavior.

Participants will be trained in trauma-sensitive assessment, intervention planning, and therapeutic techniques that promote resilience, recovery, and post-traumatic growth. The course also emphasizes self-care, cultural competence, and ethical considerations in working with trauma survivors.