Trauma-Informed Practice for Naturopathic Physicians

Decolonized Trauma-Informed Practice for Naturopathic Physicians & Healthcare Professionals

A Certificate Course for Naturopathic Physicians & Healthcare Professionals Committed to Trauma-Informed Care

What This Course Is—and Isn’t

Transforming Good Intentions into Safer Interactions

Many patients—especially those who have experienced trauma—struggle to fully engage in care. Without meaning to, even the most well-intentioned naturopathic doctors can contribute to patient distrust, anxiety, dysregulation or disengagement.

This course is about cultivating safety.
Trauma-informed care isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a necessity for ethical, effective, and lasting patient outcomes. This course will give you the tools to create a practice where every patient feels safe, seen, and empowered—without burning yourself out in the process.

You’ll learn how to create environments, interactions, relationships and policies that help patients and staff feel more regulated, connected, and comfortable in their bodies.

When people have a felt sense of safety, they can more fully participate in their healing and their work. That’s what trauma-informed practice is all about: reducing barriers to care, enhancing trust, and supporting nervous system regulation so that your clinical expertise can land in the most effective way.

This course is approved for Continuing Education (CE) credits.

12 hours of Category G CE credits, College of Complementary Health Professionals of BC.
12 Category A CE credits, College of Naturopaths of Ontario.
12 hours of unrestricted activity CE credits, College of Naturopathic Doctors of Alberta.
12 hours of unrestricted activity CE credits, Nova Scotia Association of Naturopathic Doctors.

This course is not about diagnosing or treating trauma.You will not be expected—or taught—how to identify, label, or “fix” trauma in your patients. That’s outside the scope of this training.

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Why This Course Matters—for Your Patients and Your Practice

Without a foundational understanding of trauma, it's easy to unintentionally trigger or dysregulate your patients—even in routine interactions. And when patients don’t feel safe, they’re less likely to fully engage in care, follow through with treatment plans, or return to your practice.

A trauma-informed approach helps you:

Prevent patient drop-off and improve retention by creating an experience of safety and trust
Increase adherence to treatment plans by supporting patient nervous system regulation and collaboration
Enhance diagnostic accuracy and communication through deeper patient rapport and disclosure
Foster a more respectful, inclusive clinical culture for both patients and staff
Differentiate your practice as a leader in holistic, ethical, and patient-centered care

What Sets This Course Apart

Designed exclusively for Naturopathic Physicians & Healthcare Professionals (not generic trauma-informed training).
Blends Indigenous & Western trauma perspectives for a truly holistic approach.
Hands-on, experiential learning to apply immediately in practice.
Prevents burnout & supports practitioner well-being as well as patient care.
Approved for 12 hours of CE credits for Naturopathic Physicians with the College of Complementary Health Professionals in BC, College of Naturopaths of Ontario, College of Naturopathic Doctors of Alberta and Nova Scotia Association of Naturopaths to advance your professional development.

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Who This Course is for

Naturopathic Physicians, health care workers, and clinic administrators and staff at a naturopathic clinic, wellness center, or community health setting that are looking to embed more trauma-informed practices into your patient care.
People who have encountered patients who become triggered or dysregulated during consultations or treatments and want to feel more confident in preventing and responding to these situations with care and skill.
Clinics that serve populations affected by systemic oppression, chronic illness, or past trauma and want to minimize the risk of re-traumatization while enhancing patient-centered care.
You are open and curious about adjusting your communication, intake processes, and treatment approaches to help patients feel more at ease.
You value evidence-based practice and want practical strategies to integrate trauma-informed care into your naturopathic work. This course is designed for immediate application in your clinical setting.
You thrive in interactive, experiential learning. This is a "hands-on" course where you’ll engage in group discussions, case studies, and skill-building exercises to deepen your trauma-informed practice.

What You Will Learn

a foundational understanding of trauma awareness from an Indigenous and neurobiological perspective.
to recognize behaviours as potential trauma responses and respond with empathy instead of reaction.
values and approaches to decolonized trauma-informed practice.
specific trauma-informed practices, i.e. safety, trustworthiness, empowerment, etc., you can implement in your role.
practical strategies to create a clinically safe and culturally competent practice.
how to create environments and interactions that promote a felt sense of safety and support participation for all.
nervous system regulation strategies to prevent burnout and enhance patient interactions.

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Course Details

Length: Four 3 hour live virtual sessions
Live attendance: Sessions will NOT be recorded so live attendance is mandatory to received CE credits. If you miss a session you can attend a future cohort session (subject to availability) to make up the credits and complete the exam then.
Investment: $1111+GST
Early bird investment: $650 + GST

Registration Open for:

Fall Cohort sessions:

1:30pm-4:30pm PST

Wednesdays Sept. 24th, Oct. 1st, Oct. 8th, Oct. 15th, 2025
Early bird ends August 25th, 2025. Enter promocode Augusts2025 at checkout.

What Past Participants Said

Because of the trauma-informed practice course:

95% of participants understand why it is important to be trauma aware.
87% of participants understand the principles of trauma-informed practices.
89% of participants learned ways to implement trauma-informed practices in their role.
80% of participants learned skills that will enable them to do their job better.

We will email you when we release details of the next course! By joining the waitlist you do not automatically register.