Progressive Counting Certification

in Progressive Counting and the Fairy Tale Model of Trauma-Informed Treatment

PC Credit via Distance Learning Program

This requirement is only for those who completed their PC training in person (before it was included in the online PC training). Any of the following distance learning programs may be completed to fulfill this requirement towards PC Certification:

It’s assumed that you’ll choose the program associated with the PC training you took, but if you want to do another one instead, that’s OK.

Certification Benefits:

  • Recognition as having worked to achieve competence as a trauma therapist using PC
  • Listing as a Certified PC Therapist on the TICTI web site’s Find A Therapist page
  • Four half-days (12 hours) of PC Group Consultation via web-based video-conference ($300 value).

Certification Requirements:

  • Completion of one of our multi-day programs that includes training in PC
  • Completion of at least 30 PC sessions with clients
  • Completion of one of the designated distance learning programs (see below; not required if you completed your PC training in 2020 or later)
  • At least 15 hours of PC consultation, including at least 10 hours of PC group consultation provided by TICTI, either online or in person, and another 5 hours that may be group or individual
  • Endorsement by a TICTI-approved PC Consultant
  • License or registration for independent practice as a mental health professional, and adherence to your profession’s ethical code of conduct
  • Complete the following form here
  • $250 fee
  • Renewal (every 4 years) to require 12 hours of group consultation or equivalent activities TBD.
 

Click for the Application for PC Certification.

PC Training

PC training can be obtained in any of the following programs:

  • Child & Adolescent Trauma Treatment Intensive

PC Group Consultation

The required 15 hours of post-training PC group consultation can be completed with any TI/CTI-approved PC Consultant. The consultation must be done in a group format (minimum 4 participants), either in person (face to face) or by video-conference; and it must include review of participants’ actual work, e.g., session videos. The consultation will focus on the trauma-informed treatment approach, including PC.

Endorsement by a PC Consultant

The endorsement for PC Certification by a TI/CTI-approved PC Consultant will be based on case discussion as well as review of your actual work (live or video) in the trauma-informed treatment approach, including PC. Consultants will provide detailed feedback to help you improve as needed. Consultants charge for their time, so get as far as you can in improving your skills via Group Consultation before trying for the Endorsement.

Disclaimer: TI/CTI makes no express or implied warranty as to the fitness or competence of any PC Certification holder. The credential is intended to represent completion of the activities likely to lead to mastery of PC and trauma-informed treatment.

Requirements for becoming a PC Consultant:

  • PC Certification
  • Completion of PC training at least two years prior to Consultant application
  • Provision of at least 200 PC sessions with clients
  • Provision of at least 20 hours of PC group consultation and 10 hours of PC individual consultation, under the supervision of an existing PC Consultant
  • A letter of endorsement from the PC Consultant, based on having observed you providing such consultation, and having discussed it with you
  • Submission of completed Application
  • Application fee of $100

Requirements for becoming a PC Instructor:

  • PC Consultant
  • Submission of proposed curriculum that meet criteria (OR agreement to use the curriculum we provide)
  • Submission of a 1.5 hour training video
  • Application fee of $500 (or $200 if you use the provided curriculum)

Do You Still Have Questions?

The institute provides therapy, training, consultation, information, and resources for those who work with trauma-exposed children, adolescents, and adults. If you would like more information about our services, please contact our team.