S3C Foundation Presents:

Certification in Complex Trauma and Dissociation

(CCTD Credentials)

Licensed and license-eligible mental health professionals who work with people affected by complex trauma and dissociative disorders, including counselors, marriage & family therapists, clinical social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists, and psychiatric nurse practitioners.

Peer support specialists and recovery coaches are also eligible in their own track.

All holders work within the scope of their own license, credential, or state law.

Several options for further study of complex trauma and dissociation are listed below, including other options outside of S3C Foundation. Completing them with EmmaS is not required for the Certification in Complex Trauma and Dissociation (CCTD), and it does not give an advantage toward earning it. Candidates may prepare through training from any qualified provider. The CCTD is administered separately by the S3C Certification Program.

Two Options of Formats of Study Through S3C Foundation:

All of these courses are educational offerings. They may be combined if you prefer to do both.

(None are therapeutic. None establish a therapeutic relationship.)

EmmaS offers CE Trainings:

CLICK HERE to see upcoming CE Trainings.

EmmaS offers biweekly classes in a course format:

CTD 1 - Wednesday Afternoons Starting in January 2027

CTD 2 - Wednesday Afternoons Starting in July 2027

EmmaS and other Faculty teach courses about trauma and dissociation through ISSTD.

ISSTD is a partner 501(c)3 non-profit with whom we collaborate and support for clinical trainings for graduate level clinicians only.
They also have an excellent Center for Advanced Studies (CFAS), with an extensive library of years of presentations specific to trauma and dissociation, including both live and recorded webinars. EmmaS continues as Faculty there, as well as being the CFAS Administrator. Upcoming courses and webinars taught by EmmaS are listed below with registration links as they become available.
Other courses with other teachers can be seen HERE. You can also get information about the ISSTD Annual Conference HERE.

Upcoming Courses Taught by EmmaS at ISSTD:

Level 1: The Complexities of Complex Trauma

This course has just finished for 2026.

Registration will open next summer for course beginning in January 2028.

Level 2: From Complex Trauma to Dissociative Disorders

Next offering will be fall 2028.

Level 3: Advanced Studies in Trauma and Dissociation

Registration will open Spring 2027 for course beginning SEPTEMBER 2027.

Next offering will be spring 2029.

Previous Presentations by EmmaS now available in CFAS:

Other Options of Formats of Study:

The PATH Program (specific to psychologists)

PATH offers training opportunities for practicum students, doctoral interns, and postdoctoral fellows.

Training at PATH emphasizes both broad generalist preparation and advanced competency in trauma-focused psychological practice. Through intensive supervision, mentorship, research, and applied clinical experience, we prepare future psychologists to promote dignity and healing for people affected by complex trauma, dissociation, interpersonal violence, childhood maltreatment, systemic oppression, and other forms of adversity.

CCTP - Certified Clinical Trauma Professional

To be eligible for CCTP certification, the applicant must have earned a minimum of a master’s degree in their profession and hold a state or national license, with all training hours and supervision requirements completed to be licensed for independent practice in the state they are licensed.