How much time do I have to take a module when I self-study?
The self-study track offers you flexibility and the opportunity to finish the course at your own pace and schedule. You are only required to show up during the Implementation Meetings and Final Oral Exam. You can take as much time as you need to complete the module, but you MUST attend one Implementation meeting and one Final Oral Exam Session in order to receive a Certificate of Completion for the modules.

How many self-study tracks are you offering and how many can I purchase?

We are currently offering five modules for the self-study track – Energy, Brain, Immune, Digestion, and Hormones. We allow students to purchase up to two self-study tracks only.
• Please note that the Attachment Module is not being offered for Self-Study as there have been changes made and it will be run as a live module in October 2022.

Until when can I purchase a self-study module?
You can purchase until November 13, 2022.

Who is eligible for Self Study?
• Anyone who has taken at least one Biology of Trauma™ certification module in 2022. This will help complete the requisite Level 1 modules in order to take Level 2 modules in 2023 (see chart below for which modules are required to be completed at Level 1 before you can take the Level 2 track of the redesigned modules).
• Anyone who has started the Biology of Trauma certification course at the current Level 1 and would like to complete the Level 1 track for certification. (You will complete the final 2 modules in 2023 on the Level 1 track).

What if I have questions about key concepts?
The self-study track is completely self-guided with recordings of all classes and meetings including Q&As. There will be no opportunity for live Q&As. The only live session will be the Implementation Meetings and the Final Oral Exam, both of which are mandatory to get a Certificate of Completion.

How can I get a Certificate of Completion for this self-study track?
You’ll get a Certificate of Completion once you have completed the following requirements:
• Passed with a 75% score or higher on the quizzes associated with each chapter/topic
• Submitted all weekly homework and quizzes
• Attended one of the scheduled Implementation Meetings
• Passed the scheduled Final Oral Exam

What if I will not be able to attend the Implementation Meetings and Final Oral Exam? Are you going to give me an opportunity to make up?
No. The modules come as they are, as well as the scheduled meetings and Final Oral Exam. We do not give make up meetings for the self-study track. You will have several options for completing the Final Oral Exam and Implementation Meetings before the end of the year.

Can I schedule my own Implementation Meetings and Final Oral Exam?
No. The Implementation Meetings and Final Oral Exam are scheduled and planned accordingly. Please see the schedule for your reference. Attending the Implementation Meetings and Final Oral Exam are required to get a Certificate of Completion.

What is going to be different in the self-study track as compared to the usual Biology of Trauma™ Course Modules?
The main difference is that when you take the self-study track there will be no Live sessions, all material in the module is pre-recorded and you will go through the materials at your own pace.

What is the difference between Level 1 and Level 2?
Level 1 talks about the basic foundation of each module concept and the integration of personal experience. Meanwhile, Level 2 teaches you how to implement the content and materials you learned from Level 1. In Level 2, you have additional mentor hours, case studies, and handouts to take your work deeper into the Biology of Trauma.

Level 1 introduces the concepts of the Biology of Trauma model to you with the focus on personal application and experience.

Level 2 modules revisit the content of each module in more depth with the focus on implementing this into your practice.

Additional content and flow sheets will be provided that deepen your understanding as well as live implementation through case studies facilitated by those in the Advanced Biology of Trauma™ Professional training.

Once you successfully complete a module at either level, you will receive a Certificate of Completion. At the completion of the full certification course, you will receive a certificate with the designation of Biology of Trauma™ Certified Professional (Level 1 or Level 2, depending on the level completed) and be eligible to be listed on the Biology of Trauma™ Professionals Directory as such.

Why is there now a Level 2 of the Biology of Trauma Certification Course? What does that mean for me if I’ve taken the modules already?
After reviewing the layout of the modules and the feedback from the certification course that has been offered thus far in 2022, Dr. Aimie realized that:

• The modules needed to be redesigned to flow better and create a more cohesive path for those looking to understand the Biology of Trauma™ and how to address that for themselves and/or their clients. The modules have been redesigned into 6 modules instead of the original 8 modules that were previously offered. The content of the modules has not changed, however, there is a redesign of the flow of the content to follow the Essential Sequence according to our biology.
• Many professionals in the Biology of Trauma™ Certification course are still struggling with how to integrate the knowledge they have gained from the modules into their work with clients. Level 2 will offer these professionals an opportunity to go more in depth with the materials in the modules, and allow for a greater degree of implementation as well as the opportunity to collaborate and network with other professionals in the Level 2 certification course. Those in the Level 2 certification course will be given direct feedback and support from our Biology of Trauma™ Advanced Professionals, who are directly trained by Dr. Aimie and will be leading implementation groups during the module.

Do I need to complete all Level 1 before I can take Level 2?
In the future, it will be required that those in the Biology of Trauma Certification Course complete all of the Level 1 modules before they will be eligible for Level 2. However, in order for those who have already begun the Certification Course to stay on track and join Level 2 in 2023, it is not required to complete all of Level 1 before starting a module at Level 2 at this time. You will need to complete Level 1 of that specific module before advancing to Level 2. Please see the chart above for which modules are required to be completed at Level 1 before taking the redesigned modules at Level 2.

Do I have to do the entire course to get a certificate?

You will receive a Certificate of Completion for each module that you successfully complete at Level 1 or Level 2. Once you complete all the modules at Level 1, you will receive certification as a Level 1 Certified Biology of Trauma™ Professional. Likewise, you must complete all of Level 2 in order to receive certification as a Level 2 Biology of Trauma™ Professional.

I’ve already taken 6 modules this year and still have the 2 final modules left to complete at Level 1 next year. Will I have to pay the new price of $997?? For the final two modules?
We value your time, efforts and contribution to the Biology of Trauma Certification Course this year! For those who complete the 6 current modules in 2022, to complete their Level 1 Certification, the original price for the Certification modules will be honored and they will get the last two modules at Level 1 in 2023 at the current price of $750 (instead of $997)

Who Is eligible for Level 2 of the Modules:
*You may take any of the Redesigned modules if you have completed the requisite modules at Level 1 that corresponds to the Level 2 redesigned module according to the chart below.

To Take This Redesigned Module at Level 2 in 2022 You will need to have completed these requisite modules:

Biology of Freeze and Overwhelm (Will have to have completed: Energy, Brain and Immune Modules)
Biology of Grief and Heartshocks (Will have to have completed: Digestion and Stress/Hormone Modules)
Attachment and Neurodevelopment (Will have to have completed Attachment and Neurodevelopment Module)
Stress Response (Will have to have completed Hormone, Immune, and Brain Modules)

Here are the 6 Modules according to the new redesign:
Biology of Freeze and Overwhelm
Biology of Grief and Heartshocks
Biology of Attachment and Neurodevelopment
Biology of Stress Response
Biology of Letting Go
Biology of Healing

Why would I want to take this self-study track?
• You missed some modules last year and you want to catch up.
• You prefer the flexibility of finishing the modules at your own pace.
• You have a goal of finishing the Level 1 of the modules so you can take Level 2.

What are advantages to take self-study course?
Taking a self-study course will allow you to catch up on any modules you may have missed in 2021 and allow you to be prepared for the Level 2 Certification Course in 2023 OR to complete the your Level 1 certification at the current pace of the modules, and be ready for the final 2 modules during 2023.

A:  This is a certification that you will be adding to your professional work capacities.  This is not a course that gives you a license as a provider nor is it a health or trauma recovery coach credentialing program.  

At the completion of each module, you will receive a Certification of Completion indicating you have achieved competency on that specific topic of biology of trauma.  

At the completion of all 6 modules of the Certification Course, you will receive a certification as a Biology of Trauma Provider from Trauma Healing Accelerated.    

You are still held to the restrictions, responsibilities and privileges of your primary license and board.

A: The Certification Course is for any provider/professional who wants to gain more tools and skills in effectively addressing trauma patterns in their work with others.  This includes health providers, mental health providers, health coaches, trauma recovery coaches, physicians, chiropractors, acupuncturists, occupational or physical therapists, or personal development and life coaches!  The requirement really is not the type of license or work, but that you help others to achieve better health and a better life and that you want more knowledge and tools to address their underlying biology of trauma that can keep them stuck or slow down their work with you and their healing journey.

You need to stay within the scope of your practice and we are here to support you in that!

Every professional has their own unique scope of practice!

Some of you will be able to order labs, some of you will not.  Some of you will be able to do therapy, others will not. 

Part of the benefit of being in a community like this is collaboration.  If you have had an important conversation with a client about the biology of trauma that you are seeing and they are interested in getting labs, you will have a network of providers who you can call on to play that role.  Others will call on you to fill a specific role that they are not able to fill for their clients and stay within their scope of practice. 

No matter what your scope of practice, you will be given the different assessments that will help you and your clients identify the biology that may be holding them back and be able to have a conversation around their next best steps.  This is going to be a game-changer for your practice. 

People are no longer looking for just a health provider, or just a therapist.  They are looking for someone who can help them given the greater context of their life experiences and trauma.  With the additional knowledge and skills you are going to have, you can be that level of professional they are looking for and trust.

A: Yes, those people who are not providers but are highly motivated to help themselves and address their biology of trauma are invited to join the providers.  

*You do not need a science background to benefit from this course.

A: If having a certification as a Biology of Trauma Provider would bring you value in your work, you would be more effective in your work with others, and your clients would trust you more because of you having this training, you should do this module through the Certification Course pathway.  

A: You are enrolling in the Biology of Trauma Certification Course Self-Study Track.

You have an option to purchase a maximum of 2 self-study modules.

Each module includes recorded lectures from Dr. Aimie as well as downloadable course materials.

In order to receive a certificate of completion, you will need to complete the required assignments, including Weekly Quizzes, Homework and Exams.

You will receive a Certificate of Completion for the module once you complete the course requirements.

A: The estimated time is 2-3 hours per chapter and there are 6 chapters for each module. 

This includes the total time commitment between reading, watching the lectures, going through bonus material and watching the recordings of the Q&A sessions.

There will be homework that needs to be submitted. Homework should take approximately 20-30 minutes to be done well.

There are additional meetings and an exam after completing all of the curricula. The estimated time for the additional meetings and exam is 4-5 hours.

A: Each of the 6 modules stands on its own.

The 21 Day Journey to Calm Aliveness course is the pre-requisite for taking any of the 8 modules of the Biology of Trauma course.

After you have taken the 21 Day Journey, you can take the modules in any order you like.

You don't have to take all of them! You can just take one and there is no commitment to take another one.

You do what is best for you (and your practice).

A: Each chapter in each module has a written curriculum and an accompanying lecture (along with a download of the slides for that lecture).

A Q&A session recording is also available as an added resource for each chapter.

A: Since this is a self-study track, no meeting with Dr. Aimie will be held. A live meeting with one of Dr. Aimie's health coaches will still happen during the implementation meetings and final oral exam.