Recommended Books and Trainings
Below I am recommending books for clients and supervisees that I have found meaningful and helpful for a variety of therapy topics, models and populations. I constantly update this page, but if you still can’t find a resource you’re looking for, please feel free to get in touch with me – I am more than happy to help.
Written by two research psychologists specializing in adoption and attachment, The Connected Child will help you and your clients understand trust-based relational intervention (TBRI).
12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind by Dr. David Siegel! A very approachable book for both therapists and clients to learn the foundations of trauma-informed therapy.
Tons of good information about the history of colonization around the world and highly reflective if you are interested in decolonizing your practice step-by-step.
Trauma-informed Therapy Certificate Program (8 CEs)
(Online, self-study, all year round, CE-eligible)
The perfect intro course for newly licensed and Associates who work with trauma! Offered through the Telehealth Certification Institute.
Are you ready to develop a trauma-informed lens that addresses both client healing and your own professional resilience?
Drs. Sarah Stewart-Spencer and Sofia Georgiadou present the "Trauma-Informed Therapy Certificate" via a two-part online self-study program, which provides 8 total CE hours and the Trauma-Informed Therapy Certificate (TITC). This program will help you gain an in-depth foundation in trauma's impact on the brain, body, and relationships; strengthen your resilience by identifying the risks of vicarious trauma; and apply evidence-based strategies for ongoing self-care and trauma stewardship.
You can view the course details and registration options here:
https://www.telementalhealthtraining.com/trauma-informed-therapy-certificate
MFT Ethics & AI Clinical Documentation Tools (1.75 CEs - $20)
Curious about how AI note-taking tools like Upheal, Mentalyc AI, Twofold Health, Blueprint, Clinical Notes AI and Berries AI are retaining, storing, deleting and using "deidentified" client data and how using their platform may impact therapy? Enroll and review at your own pace here: https://drsofiageorgiadou.podia.com/behavioral-health-ethics-and-ai-clinical-documentation-tools