Trauma Expertise Begins Here!

Trauma Therapy Clinical Externship Program

Program Details

In this 2 year program you will:

  1. Receive referrals for trauma related concerns on a part-time basis.

    (Note: You will gradually build a trauma case load, but the externship program should not be your primary source of income)

  2. Complete learning modules on various trauma related issues including: Working with the military, first responders, attachment trauma, assessing for dissociation, responding to high risk situations.

  3. Participate in monthly group supervision

  4. Participate in monthly individual supervision

  5. Register for and participate in an EMDRIA approved EMDR training

At the end of the two years you can either join our growing network of trauma experts as a Clinical Partner, or you can move into your own private practice.

Who are we looking for?

Must Have:

  • Graduated from a Master’s Degree program in counselling

  • Previous experience offering individual therapy

  • Be willing to work in-person two days a week in Hamilton

  • Be willing to maintain a minimum of one pro-bono client on your case load

  • Be willing to complete a vulnerable sector check

Ideal Candidate:

  • Has background in DBT skills groups

  • Has worked in the past through a trauma informed lens, and wants to grow their skill set.

  • Has experience working with religious trauma or working in the LGBTQ community.

Apply to the Externship