# Trauma Professionals Association (TPA)

> International authority on trauma certification, education, and applied research. Evidence-based programs trusted by 25,000+ clinicians across 85 countries.

TPA (formerly IATP — International Association of Trauma Professionals) certifies clinicians, researchers, and allied professionals in trauma-informed care. Programs blend self-paced modules with live cohort consultation and supervised practice.

## Pages

- [Home](/): Overview of TPA and the certification pathway.
- [About](/about): Mission, faculty, and history.
- [Certifications](/certifications): Full catalog of certification programs.
- [FAQ](/faq): Common questions on eligibility, CE accreditation status, and recognition.
- [Contact](/contact): Talk to an advisor.
- [Community](/community): Global network, alumni, and local accreditation partnerships.
- [Knowledge Hub](/knowledge-hub): Clinical articles on trauma theory and practice.
- [Blog](/blog): Essays from TPA faculty.

## Certification programs

- [CPT-I Foundations in Trauma](/cpt-i-foundations): Entry-level, 40 program hours.
- [CPT-II Advanced Trauma Treatment](/cpt-ii-advanced): 60 program hours.
- [CPT-III Dissociation Specialist](/cpt-iii-specialist): 80 program hours.
- [Vagal Safety Certification (VSC)](/vagal-safety-certification): Polyvagal-informed clinical work.
- [Trauma-Informed Somatic Certification (TSC-I)](/trauma-informed-somatic-certification): 100 program hours.
- [Treatment of Sexual Abuse Trauma (CT-SAT)](/treatment-of-sexual-abuse-trauma): 120 program hours.
- [Behavioral Addictions Trauma Certificate (CAT-I)](/behavioral-addictions-trauma-certificate): 110 program hours.
- [Narcissistic Abuse Trauma Specialist (CNAT)](/narcissistic-abuse-trauma-specialist): 100 program hours.
- [Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy for Trauma (CPAT-I)](/psychedelic-assisted-therapy-for-trauma): Legal-context education.

## Selected articles

- [What is trauma?](/knowledge-hub/what-is-trauma)
- [What is complex trauma (C-PTSD)?](/knowledge-hub/what-is-complex-trauma)
- [PTSD vs. C-PTSD](/knowledge-hub/ptsd-vs-cptsd)
- [Trauma and the nervous system](/knowledge-hub/trauma-and-the-nervous-system)
- [Evidence-based trauma treatments](/knowledge-hub/evidence-based-trauma-treatments)
- [Window of tolerance](/knowledge-hub/window-of-tolerance)
- [Case formulation in complex trauma](/knowledge-hub/case-formulation-complex-trauma)

## Optional

- [Pacing in phase-based treatment](/blog/pacing-in-phase-based-treatment)
- [What the polyvagal model actually predicts](/blog/polyvagal-what-it-predicts)
- [Cultural humility in trauma care](/blog/cultural-humility-in-trauma-care)
- [Vicarious trauma in the first five years](/blog/vicarious-trauma-first-five-years)