SLCO Certified Trauma-Informed Self-Leadership Practitioner

Self-Leadership Center of Oklahoma

Certified Trauma-Informed Self-Leadership

Practitioner (Level 1) and Facilitator (Level 2)

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Program Overview

The SLCO Trauma Certification equips mental health professionals and healing practitioners with advanced, integrative skills for working with trauma through the lens of Self-Leadership, IFS therapy, and somatic awareness.
Graduates demonstrate excellence in trauma-informed care, parts work, and embodied presence — with a commitment to ethical practice and personal sustainability.

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Who It’s For

• Licensed mental health professionals (LPC, LMFT, LCSW, etc.)

• Coaches, chaplains, educators, and wellness professionals with trauma-related experience

• Practitioners seeking a comprehensive, experiential certification in Self-Leadership and trauma

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Prerequisites

• Completion of SLCO Foundational Self-Leadership and Healing Training (1-week) or equivalent

• Active professional credential OR documented trauma-related work experience

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Practitioner (Level 1) Certification Requirements

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Core Training

1. SLCO Basic Self-Leadership (IFS) Training - 1 week

2. SLCO Advanced IFS & Trauma Training - 3 days

3. Friday Series Trauma Track - Attend at least 4 of our Friday Series workshops (examples below):

   • Somatic Self-Leadership

   • Dissociation & Parts Work

   • Complex PTSD & Resourcing

   • Attachment Repair & Inner Systems

   • Working with Protective Parts in High-Trauma Systems

   • Transference and Countertransference in IFS

   • Ethics in Trauma Therapy

   • Therapist Self-Care

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Consultation Requirement

• Minimum 10 hours of SLCO-approved group or individual consultation

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Practice Demonstration

• Two recorded sessions (with client consent, anonymized) for faculty review

• One written case study demonstrating integrated trauma-informed Self-Leadership work

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Ethics & Renewal

• Commitment to SLCO ethical guidelines

• Certification valid for 3 years

• Renewal requires 12 trauma-specific CE hours

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Facilitator (Level 2) Certification Requirements

1. Experience Requirement

   • Minimum 2 years active practice as an SLCO Certified Trauma-Informed Self-Leadership Practitioner.

   • Documented experience applying Self-Leadership in at least two contexts: individual therapy, groups, supervision, organizational work, or training.

2. Advanced Training Hours

   • Additional 20 CE hours in trauma-informed Self-Leadership, somatic work, or related advanced topics (can include external trainings if approved).

3. Group Facilitation Competency

   • Completion of Facilitating Groups in Self-Leadership workshop (new SLCO offering or equivalent).

   • Lead or co-lead at least 3 Self-Leadership-based groups (minimum 6 hours total group time).

4. Supervision / Mentorship

   • Minimum 6 hours of advanced consultation focused on facilitation skills (case review, group dynamics, ethical considerations).

5. Capstone Project (choose one)

   • Develop and deliver a training/workshop on a trauma-related Self-Leadership topic.

   • Create a group curriculum or resource for SLCO use.

   • Mentor a Practitioner-level trainee and submit a reflective summary.

6. Ethics & Renewal

   • Continued adherence to SLCO Code of Ethics.

   • Renewal every 3 years with 12 CE hours and evidence of continued facilitation practice.

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Benefits of Certification

• Digital SLCO Certified badge for use in marketing

• Listing in the SLCO Certified Practitioners Directory

• Alumni networking and peer consultation opportunities

• Priority access to advanced trainings & retreats

• Become a Facilitator to lead trainings and consultation groups through the SLCO

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For more information and to receive an application packet for Certification, complete the form below:

Certification Information and Application