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Register today and save up to $200 – includes up to 12.5 CE Hours


Join us in beautiful Marietta, GA to transform your trauma treatment outcomes
and elevate your practice as a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP)!


Evidence-based trauma treatment doesn’t have to feel overwhelming.

Transform your practice in just two days with this intensive certification workshop that delivers the most effective, evidence-based strategies from EMDR, CBT, somatic approaches, and narrative therapy, giving you the tools to help clients move from surviving to thriving.

Taught by trauma expert Dr. Chinwé Wiliams, you’ll gain practical skills to assess trauma with greater precision, stabilize clients for safe and effective processing, and guide them through reprocessing painful memories while building resilience and self-regulation. The training equips you to navigate clinical challenges such as anger, resistance, shutdown, and crises, while maintaining therapeutic connection and momentum.

Over two interactive days, you’ll walk away with actionable, evidence-based strategies, including:

  • Stabilizing clients and building internal resources for safe trauma processing
  • Applying EMDR, CBT, somatic, and narrative interventions to reprocess trauma and manage difficult emotions
  • Supporting clients in reclaiming identity, creating meaning, and fostering post-traumatic growth
  • Integrating neuroscience insights to enhance assessment and treatment outcomes
  • Handling challenging clinical situations such as suicidality, resistance, and boundary issues

Whether you're new to trauma work or looking to deepen your expertise, this training will expand your clinical range, enhance your confidence, and prepare you to earn your Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) credential.

Upon completion, you’ll be eligible for certification, and your first year of certification is FREE (a $99.99 value)!



Register now and join us in the amazing Marietta, GA area or live online!

Intensive Trauma Treatment Certification Workshop
EMDR, CBT and Somatic-Based Interventions to Move Clients from Surviving to Thriving

June 8-9, 2026

Advanced Registration Discount Available for a Limited Time!
Register by 5/18/2026


Live in Marietta, GA
Hilton Atlanta Hotel & Conference Center

8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET
2-day LIVE training in Marietta, GA
Earn up to 12.5 CE Hours!

$499.99 $299.99
Virtual Webcast
Broadcast Live from Marietta, GA

8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Join from your home or office
Earn up to 12.5 CE Hours!

$459.99 $299.99
Earn up to 12.5 CE Hours! Click here for Credit details | Click here for virtual CE credit details
Can't attend these dates? Order the self-study version here!

BONUS! Your Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) certification (a $99.99 value)
is included in today’s deeply discounted registration! Learn more about certification.

Click here to register as the coordinator for the in-person event.

Click here for in-person cancellation policy details

Take your Trauma Treatment Skills to the Next Level


Taught by internationally recognized trauma expert, speaker, and author Chinwé Williams, PhD, this powerful training brings together today’s most effective, evidence-based methods for treating trauma and building resilience.

Grounded in the latest research and clinical best practices, these approaches—EMDR, CBT, and somatic-based interventions—have been shown to significantly reduce trauma symptoms and help clients move from surviving to thriving.

So don't wait! Join Dr. Chinwé Williams in Marietta, GA or live online June 8-9 for this immersive, skill-building experience and learn how to apply these proven strategies in your practice to help clients heal deeply, restore safety, and reclaim their strength.

See What Your Colleagues Are Saying About Chinwé Williams!


"Extremely informative presentation and Dr. Williams is very knowledgeable and personable!"
–Tyrone A. Counselor

"This was a great/ comprehensive program and overview of PTSD and supports. The presenter did an amazing job and was engaging."
–Jenny M. Social Worker

"This course was very informational and the presenter provided great examples of the material!"
–Kristen H. Social Worker

"Dr. Williams was very knowledgeable and engaging throughout the entire course. I learned a lot from her and will be looking for future courses presented by her!"
–Kayla C. Social Worker

"Dr. Chinwé' was extremely impressive in both her content and presentation."
–Kathryn M. LMFT

"This was the best PESI Seminar I have ever attended. There was a ton of good strategies. I will need time to process and apply. Thank you greatly."
–Kristine S. Counselor

Intensive Trauma Treatment Certification Workshop
EMDR, CBT and Somatic-Based Interventions to Move Clients from Surviving to Thriving

June 8-9, 2026

Advanced Registration Discount Available for a Limited Time!
Register by 5/18/2026


Live in Marietta, GA
Hilton Atlanta Hotel & Conference Center

8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET
2-day LIVE training in Marietta, GA
Earn up to 12.5 CE Hours!

$499.99 $299.99
Virtual Webcast
Broadcast Live from Marietta, GA

8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Join from your home or office
Earn up to 12.5 CE Hours!

$459.99 $299.99
Earn up to 12.5 CE Hours! Click here for Credit details | Click here for virtual CE credit details
Can't attend these dates? Order the self-study version here!

BONUS! Your Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) certification (a $99.99 value)
is included in today’s deeply discounted registration! Learn more about certification.

Click here to register as the coordinator for the in-person event.

Click here for in-person cancellation policy details

Reserve your room now!
 

When you book your stay at the Hilton Atlanta/Marietta Hotel & Conference Center, you’ll be just steps away from the conference room! Enjoy the convenience of being on-site for your training – as well as in the beautiful scenery of Marietta within walking distance to food, shopping, and more! You’ll be close to sites including the City Club Marietta Golf Course, the Gone with the Wind Museum at Brumbly Hall, and the lively Historic Marietta Square. All while being just 15 minutes from Atlanta!


Hilton Atlanta/Marietta Hotel & Conference Center
500 Powder Springs St
Marietta, GA 30064
770-427-2500  

Intensive Trauma Treatment Certification Workshop
EMDR, CBT and Somatic-Based Interventions to Move Clients from Surviving to Thriving

June 8-9, 2026

Advanced Registration Discount Available for a Limited Time!
Register by 5/18/2026


Live in Marietta, GA
Hilton Atlanta Hotel & Conference Center

8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET
2-day LIVE training in Marietta, GA
Earn up to 12.5 CE Hours!

$499.99 $299.99
Virtual Webcast
Broadcast Live from Marietta, GA

8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Join from your home or office
Earn up to 12.5 CE Hours!

$459.99 $299.99
Earn up to 12.5 CE Hours! Click here for Credit details | Click here for virtual CE credit details
Can't attend these dates? Order the self-study version here!

BONUS! Your Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) certification (a $99.99 value)
is included in today’s deeply discounted registration! Learn more about certification.

Click here to register as the coordinator for the in-person event.

Click here for in-person cancellation policy details

What You’ll Learn During Your Two Days in Marietta


Take your practice to the next level! Here’s what you’ll learn at the amazing Hilton Atlanta/Marietta Hotel & Conference Center, where you can find an onsite pool, access to City Club Marietta Golf Course, fitness center, on-site restaurant, and much more within walking distance!


The Neuroscience of Trauma and Mechanisms of Change

  • Key brain areas involved in trauma
  • Fight, flight, freeze, fawn survival responses
  • Clinical implications of the freeze response
  • The neuroscience of EMDR, exposure therapy, and cognitive therapy

Connect Clients to a Diagnosis: Trauma Assessment Tools

  • Simple vs. complex trauma
  • Intergenerational trauma
  • Symptom clusters and physical manifestations
  • CAPS-5 and PCL-5
  • Primary Care PTSD Screen
  • Dual diagnosis

Stabilize Your Clients Prior to Trauma Work

  • Trauma treatment roadmap – order of operations
  • Bottom-up techniques to reconnect and feel safe in the body
    • Self-soothing techniques
    • Grounding strategies
    • Breathwork
  • Gauge when a client is ready for intense trauma/cognitive work

Proven Skills and Techniques from Evidence-Based Approaches:

  • Somatic Approaches: Address physical symptoms of trauma
    • Relevance of Polyvagal theory and early trauma
    • Assess for readiness to apply somatic tools
    • Teach body awareness
    • Manage unease with “Felt sense” exercises
    • Resourcing strategies to create a safe space
  • CBT Coping Skills: Manage Emotions
    • Identify inaccurate trauma-related cognitions
    • Exposure, titration and pendulation to slow emotions
    • Cognitive reframing and reappraisal interventions
    • Memory reconstruction techniques
  • EMDR-Based Techniques: Resolve Traumatic Memories
    • Adaptive Information Processing Theory
    • EMDR vs EFT vs neuromodulation
    • Resourcing strategies
    • Combine memory reprocessing with cognitive restructuring
    • Using “restricted processing” with complex trauma
  • Narrative Therapy Exercises: Rewrite Traumatic Experiences
    • Interventions to help clients talk about hotspots
    • Reclaim identity with the “Tree of life” exercise
    • Awareness and closure - create life stories
  • Solutions to Trauma Treatment Roadblocks

    • How to handle the angry client
    • Strategies for the resistant trauma client
    • Boundary concerns
    • Dealing with crises, suicidality, substance use

    Reintegration and Post-Traumatic Growth

    • Better than normal - the neuroscience of post-traumatic growth
    • The therapeutic alliance as a brain-based approach
    • The power of forgiveness in moving forward
    • Meaning making exercises

    Research, Limitations and Potential Risks



    Objectives

    1. Describe the brain regions involved in trauma.
    2. Communicate the clinical implications of the freeze response in trauma treatment.
    3. Establish how clinicians can assess for simple, complex, and intergenerational trauma.
    4. Characterize how bottom-up techniques like grounding and breathwork can increase felt safety in clients.
    5. Evaluate methods clinicians can use to gauge when clients are ready for intense trauma work.
    6. Describe how narrative therapy exercises can be employed in session to help clients talk about hotspots.
    7. Determine how somatic approaches can be used to address the physical symptoms of trauma survivors.
    8. Integrate techniques that can be used to “slow” emotions in clients.
    9. Communicate how EMDR-based techniques can be used with clients to resolve traumatic memories.
    10. Differentiate between EMDR, EFT and neuromodulation approaches.
    11. Utilize techniques for working with anger, resistance, and suicidality in clients who’ve experienced trauma.
    12. Communicate the potential risks and limitations of trauma treatment techniques.
    Intensive Trauma Treatment Certification Workshop
    EMDR, CBT and Somatic-Based Interventions to Move Clients from Surviving to Thriving

    June 8-9, 2026

    Advanced Registration Discount Available for a Limited Time!
    Register by 5/18/2026


    Live in Marietta, GA
    Hilton Atlanta Hotel & Conference Center

    8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET
    2-day LIVE training in Marietta, GA
    Earn up to 12.5 CE Hours!

    $499.99 $299.99
    Virtual Webcast
    Broadcast Live from Marietta, GA

    8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET
    Join from your home or office
    Earn up to 12.5 CE Hours!

    $459.99 $299.99
    Earn up to 12.5 CE Hours! Click here for Credit details | Click here for virtual CE credit details
    Can't attend these dates? Order the self-study version here!

    BONUS! Your Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) certification (a $99.99 value)
    is included in today’s deeply discounted registration! Learn more about certification.

    Click here to register as the coordinator for the in-person event.

    Click here for in-person cancellation policy details
    Certification Made Simple



    In just three easy steps, you will become a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP)* starting today:

    • Step 1: Attend the conference.
    • Step 2: Complete the CE test and instantly print your CE certificate.
    • Step 3: Submit your application to Evergreen Certifications and we’ll cover the cost of your certification fee for 1 year. ($99.99 value!)

    That's it! No hidden fees. No catch. Just certification made EASY.

    *Professional and clinical standards apply.
    Click Here to Learn More About CCTP Certification

    We partner with Evergreen Certifications to include certification with some of our products. When you purchase such a product, we may disclose your information to Evergreen Certifications for purposes of providing services directly to you or to contact you regarding relevant offers.
    Meet Your Trainer


    Chinwé Williams, PhD
    Chinwé Williams, PhD, is a licensed and board-certified EMDR therapist, and counselor educator and supervisor with close to two decades of experience supporting individuals in trauma recovery. She has a strong commitment to helping clients overcome various forms of trauma and anxiety. As a published researcher, author, consultant, and educator, Dr. Williams brings a wealth of knowledge to her work.

    Her expertise lies in somatically focused approaches that teach clients how to regulate the nervous system and utilize the body for healing from various traumatic experiences. Formerly a faculty member at Georgia State University, the University of Central Florida, and Rollins College, she specializes in trauma recovery, stress/anxiety management, adolescent and women’s wellness, and equity-centered trauma-informed education.

    Click here for information about Chinwe Williams

    Intensive Trauma Treatment Certification Workshop
    EMDR, CBT and Somatic-Based Interventions to Move Clients from Surviving to Thriving

    June 8-9, 2026

    Advanced Registration Discount Available for a Limited Time!
    Register by 5/18/2026


    Live in Marietta, GA
    Hilton Atlanta Hotel & Conference Center

    8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET
    2-day LIVE training in Marietta, GA
    Earn up to 12.5 CE Hours!

    $499.99 $299.99
    Virtual Webcast
    Broadcast Live from Marietta, GA

    8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET
    Join from your home or office
    Earn up to 12.5 CE Hours!

    $459.99 $299.99
    Earn up to 12.5 CE Hours! Click here for Credit details | Click here for virtual CE credit details
    Can't attend these dates? Order the self-study version here!

    BONUS! Your Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) certification (a $99.99 value)
    is included in today’s deeply discounted registration! Learn more about certification.

    Click here to register as the coordinator for the in-person event.

    Click here for in-person cancellation policy details
    Frequently Asked Questions


    How do I earn my Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) credential?

    Your certification is included (a $99 value). Attend the workshop, complete the CE test, and submit your application to Evergreen Certifications. No extra steps or hidden fees.


    I’m not a “trauma specialist.” Will this still help me?

    Yes. Trauma shows up in almost every clinical setting—anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship struggles. This training gives you the core trauma lens every therapist needs, so you can help clients make breakthroughs faster.


    Is this conference right for me?

    Whether you’re a seasoned trauma therapist or new to trauma work, this workshop gives you proven, practical tools to use immediately. Dr. Chinwé Williams integrative approach (EMDR, CBT, somatic, and narrative therapy) will help you build confidence, deepen your expertise, and refine the skills you already have.

    This training is designed for: Counselors, Social Workers, Psychologists, Case Managers, Addiction Professionals, Marriage & Family Therapists, Nurses, and Other Mental Health Professionals


    Should I attend in-person or online?

    If you want face-to-face connection, and potential networking opportunities, come in person. But if travel isn’t possible, you can still get the same world-class training (and CCTP credential) via live webcast or self-study.


    What will the schedule look like?

    June 8-9 from 8:00-4:00 PM ET

    There will be a 70-minute lunch and two 15-minute breaks; one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Lunch and break times will be announced by the speaker and at their discretion. A more detailed schedule is available upon request.


    What is the in-person cancellation policy?

    From Purchase Date until May 8, 2026: Cancellation results in a full refund less a $100 administrative fee

    From May 9, 2026: Cancellation results in a 50% penalty of the total purchase amount

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    For live CE credit, you must attend the event in its entirety at its scheduled time and complete the CE quiz and evaluation within one week.
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