TLC Certification for Professionals

As a guidance counselor, social worker and psychologist, Dr. Steele recognized that professionals who work closely with traumatized children had very few resources available from which to draw upon. He started with a vision and ended with an Institute. The National Institute for Trauma and Loss in Children™ provides professionals with the opportunity attend specific courses to obtain TLC Certification as a Trauma and Loss Specialist, Consultant, and Consultant Supervisor. Over 5,000 professionals have obtained TLC Certification since 1995 and 50,000+ professionals have attended TLC trainings. Currently, over 3,000 schools and agencies across North America are utilizing TLC intervention programs.  

To maintain your Certification you must complete one TLC 6 credit online course per year or attend a one-day TLC training. All TLC courses are approved for Continuing Education credits.

Level-1 Trauma and Loss Specialist Certification

Each certification level requires the professional to complete specific TLC courses. The courses may be completed over a period of time. Every year TLC provides several opportunities to attend certification courses.
Click here to learn more about Level-1 Certification.

Level-2 Trauma and Loss Consultant Certification

If you already have earned your Level-1 Certification and are interested in advancing, the next level is Level-2.
Click here to learn more about Level-2 Certification requirements.

Level-3 Consultant Supervisor Certification

Do you already have your Level-1 and Level-2 Certification? Are you ready to progress to the next level?
Click here for the requirements for Level-3 Certification.

Certified Trainer

This is a new certification designed for professionals who are invested in promoting TLC programs, interventions and its future by being part of our organization as a TLC Certified Trainer. Click here for more information on how to become a TLC Certified Trainer.

Clinical Practitioner Certification

Clinical Practitioner Certification is another new TLC Certification. The requirements for Clinical Practitioner are designed so you benefit from doing what you are already doing – using TLC's Structured Sensory Interventions– but now you can receive formal documentation of the outcomes of your efforts. Click here for more information on Clinical Practitioner Certification.

TLC Accredited Member

TLC is introducing Accreditation for TLC Certified professionals and their organizations. Click here for more information.


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