ACUPUNCTURISTS WITHOUT BORDERS

Repairing the Shattered Heart

Why we Need Trauma Informed Care Now

CERTIFICATE PROGRAM MODULE 1

Course Description

This course dives deep into the necessity of trauma informed care for the practice of Chinese and East Asian medicine today. We break down the principles of trauma Informed Care, and help you reimagine your practice to artfully provide this kind of care.

Learn the neurobiology of trauma, and why understanding the treatment of intergenerational and racialized trauma will make you a more effective practitioner. From treating Complex Trauma to applied Polyvagal theory. From helping clients cultivate interoception to building relationships with cultural humility. This course provides an overview of the Acupuncturists Without Borders trauma informed care certificate program and grounds practitioners in practical ways to support communities who have experienced trauma. Guest instructors, Dr. Tenisha Dandridge and Alaine Duncan join AWB staff to bring their specialized trauma expertise to this module.

What's included?

  • 8 Instructional Videos
  • 1 Multiple Choice Test
  • 1 Short Answer Assignment
  • 15 CEU/PDA Units
Once you finish all of the above, including a passing grade on the quiz, you will be able to download your CEU certificate. If applicable, the NCBAHM will email your PDA certificate once we have notified them that you have completed this course.

Your Instructors

AWB Instructors

  • Ravyn Stanfield, LAc, DOM, M.Ac, NCBAHM Dipl. Ac.
  • Carla Cassler, DAOM, L.Ac., Director of Programs

Guest Instructors

  • Dr. Tenisha Dandridge, L.Ac.
  • Alaine Duncan, L.Ac.

CE Credits

15 PDA/CEU Points (Approved by NCBAHM, CA, FL, *TX) 
  • NCBAHM PDAs - 15 PDASs( 3 AOM-OM, 1.5 Ethics, 7 AOM-BIO, 2 PE-CW, 1.5 AOM-AC)
  • California - 15 Category 1 Hours. CAB Provider #0619.
  • Florida - 6 General CEUs, 9 Biomedical CEUs - Provider #50-12012
  • *TX accepts up to 16 NCBAHM approved credits per year to satisfy continuing education requirements.