Trauma Responsive Lens Course
For Human Service Professionals
ONLINE COURSE
Whether you’re a social worker, counselor, direct service professional, or advocate, transforming your perspective through adopting a trauma-responsive lens will:
Our seven-week, self-paced online course led by Sarah Buffie, MSW, LSW will guide you along an educational journey towards developing awareness on the profound effects of trauma on individuals and families, and provide you with the necessary tools to incorporate trauma-informed approaches, healing-centered principles and creative problem-solving into your practice.
This is hard work, but you don’t have to do it alone.
What to Expect
First, the course will begin by unpacking Soul Bird’s Five Core Convictions – the foundation for our work – that support trauma-responsive practices.
Next, we build upon four protective factors to mitigate toxic stress and develop resilience and post-traumatic growth.
Finally, we will develop methods of navigating the nervous systems of ourselves and others through grounding practices and an understanding of three nervous system states.
How it Works
The virtual, self-paced seven-week course is broken down into seven modules. Each module consists of engaging video lessons supported by additional readings, downloadable resources, quiz questions and reflection prompts to deepen your learning.
While the recommended timeframe for course completion is seven weeks, the content will continue to be readily available, allowing you to complete the course at your own pace.
Tried and True Resources: Access to research-based content designed by Sarah Buffie, MSW, LSW.
Downloadable Materials: Includes over 20 PDF’s that support your continued practice and education.
Reflection and Grounding: Guided reflection prompts and grounding exercises to use at home or on the job.
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Seven-Week Trauma Responsive Lens Online Course
$500
($15 CE and/or CPD Unit Fee)
Expand your knowledge and opportunities for impact as a healing-invested professional by serving your clients and community through a trauma-responsive lens. This course is targeted towards social work and behavioral health professionals, and the content level is beginner to intermediate.
Payment Options:
One Time Payment of $500 ($515 to include CE and/or CPD Unit)
Two Payments of $250 ($257.50 to include CE and/or CPD Unit)
Once you complete registration, you will receive a welcome message in your email with instructions on how to access and navigate the online course.
Soul Bird Consulting is an approved continuing education provider. Social workers completing this course receive 12.5 general continuing education credits. Our ASWB Approval is accepted by the State of Ohio, CSWMFTB. Professionals in Ohio can receive 12.5 DODD CPD Units for those who qualify. Read below for more CE details. Reach out to learn more.
(also available on CE Broker)
What Participants Are Saying
Frequently Asked Questions
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Each self-paced online module has lessons with required content and participants must complete each lesson before moving on to the next. Each lesson will have one or more of the following: recorded videos created by Sarah Buffie (course instructor), articles, essays, media links, worksheets, reflective exercises, and discussion prompts.
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The online learning platform is compatible with all browsers, though users should ensure they have the most recent browser installed to avoid any potential issues. Users will need internet access, a device that can stream video and audio through YouTube, and the capacity to download PDF files.
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Soul Bird will not accept returns, exchanges, or issue refunds for purchased products or courses under any circumstances.
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Location: Distance learning format
Self-paced online modules
Reading Materials
Recorded Videos by Soul Bird
Videos from experts in the field
Reflection Questions
A bibliography can be provided upon request
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Amount of CE Credits/ CPD Units
12.5 general continuing education credits for Social Workers
12.5 Ohio DODD CPD Units
Completion Requirements
In order to receive CE credit for this course participants must use all the interactive features of the self-paced learning modules, complete all required assignments, complete each posttest, and complete all evaluation forms. Participants will only receive credit for full completion of the course. Participants can re-take the posttest as many times as possible with a passing score of 80% or higher. The CE administrator and the course instructor will review their post test responses and offer any corrections or insights as needed.
CE Certificates will be issued within 30 business days from the date that all course requirements have been completed.
ACE Approval Statement
Soul Bird Consulting, Provider #2151, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 8/19/2025- 8/19/2028. Social workers completing this course receive 12.5 general continuing education credits. ASWB Approval is accepted by the State of Ohio, CSWMFTB.
Ohio DODD Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Units Types Approved:
County board member, EI developmental specialist/supervisor, EI service coordinator/ supervisor, Investigative agent, Service and support administration, and Superintendent
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Access on the Go
For the best mobile experience, download the free Sutra Spaces app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
Please note: You must register for the course using a browser first—once enrolled, your program will appear in the app.
Need help? Explore the Sutra Participant Guide or reach out to us at hello@soulbirdconsulting.info for program-specific support.
Have questions about the course? Interested in live training?
Email us at hello@soulbirdconsulting.info