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Trauma-Informed Couples Therapy Certificate Training

A 9-month, experiential certificate training equipping therapists and story work facilitators to engage couples with a trauma-informed approach.

Applications are open for our 2026-27 cohort! We are currently full with a waitlist available.

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Limited to 16 participants | Applications now open for 2026-2027 cohort!

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Upcoming Dates:

2026-2027 Training Dates:
Oct 16-18, 2026, Feb 12-14, 2027, May 7-9, 2027.

Application Deadline for 2026-2027 Cohort: July 1st, 2026

Help Couples Heal the Roots of Their Struggles

Many couples struggle with conflict, shame, and disconnection rooted in unaddressed trauma. As a therapist or story work facilitator, you know traditional approaches often don’t address trauma. Without trauma-informed care, couples remain stuck in painful cycles that block intimacy and healing.

What is TICT?

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Trauma-informed couples therapy (TICT) is a therapeutic approach that considers the impact of past trauma on a couple’s relationship. A trauma-informed approach invites couples to discern and discover how present relational responses to hurt are connected to the past. TICT offers couples the capacity to develop an awareness of how their past trauma impacts their current relationship by providing a curious, non-judgmental approach.

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A Rare Opportunity for Transformative Training

The TICT certificate training is a rare opportunity to learn directly from leading experts in couples therapy through an experiential and formative model. Over the course of three immersive in-person training weekends and six virtual consultations, participants will gain practical insights and awareness to engage couples with a trauma-informed approach. Enrollment is limited to just 16 participants for both in-person and virtual.

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Meet Your TICT Guides

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Dr. Dan Allender is a pioneer in trauma and abuse therapy and co-founder of The Allender Center. For more than 30 years, his innovative work has helped countless people find healing by connecting the story of the gospel with the stories of harm and heartache in their lives.

A bestselling author and sought-after speaker, Dan has written numerous books, including The Wounded Heart, To Be Told, and The Deep-Rooted Marriage, which he co-authored with Dr. Steve Call. He also co-hosts The Allender Center Podcast, which has more than 3 million downloads.

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Dr. Steve Call is a renowned clinical psychologist, author, and professor with more than 30 years of experience helping couples heal and reconnect. As co-founder of The Reconnect Institute, he combines deep clinical expertise with a compassionate, trauma-informed approach.

Lisa Call is a trauma-informed story work facilitator. She is certified in narrative-focused trauma care through The Allender Center. Together, Dr. Steve and Lisa have guided countless couples toward renewed intimacy, hope, and flourishing.

  • The TICT certificate training is a 9-month commitment: October through May.

    • In-person/Virtual trainings are held: (Ferndale, WA)

      • October 16-18, 2026

      • February 12-14, 2027

      • May 7-9, 2027

    • Monthly virtual consultations are held: (8-10 am PST)

      • Sep 24, 2026

      • Nov 12, 2026

      • Dec 3, 2026

      • Jan 7, 2027

      • March 4, 2027

      • April 8, 2027

      • June 3, 2027

    In-person Training Weekends:

    • Large Group teaching with Dr. Dan Allender and Dr. Steve Call

    • Small Group Case Consultation

    • Space for reflection and collaboration

    • All meals provided

    • Offered in a scenic and serene location

    Virtual Consultation:

    • Small groups of up to 8 participants

    • Facilitated by either Dr. Dan Allender or Dr. Steve Call

    • Participants will present a case study each month

  • The following are the three training modules offered in the certificate training:

    Module 1: Grow in awareness of embedded patterns - PAST

    • Family of Origin Story (FOO): Patterns and themes

    • Attachment Styles (fear, anxiety, ambivalence)

    • Addressing past trauma and failure

    • Hope of therapy (Cultivating safety/containment/attunement)

    • Reading the present to engage the past

    Module 2: Disrupt embedded patterns - PRESENT

    • Returning to the past to engage the present

    • Trauma and Triggers

    • Trauma and Reenactment

    • Working with contempt and trauma (the intersection)

    • Working with shame and trauma (the intersection)

    Module 3: Create new patterns and practices - FUTURE

    • Repurposing Conflict

    • The Three R’s:

      • Repair

      • Recovery

      • Restore

    • Cultivating Emotional intimacy

    • Envisioning /Imagining /Calling /Creativity

  • All participants are required to read  The Deep Rooted Marriage before the first in-person training weekend. In addition, participants will utilize The Deep Rooted Companion Guide as part of their training. Participants will receive further supplemental certificate training materials as well.

  • After completing the TICT certificate training, each participant will receive a document stating they have completed 60 hours of CEUs.

    TICT Certificate Fee

    The fee for the 2026-27 TICT certificate training is $6,200. All participants will need to provide an initial deposit of $500 (applied toward the $6,200) upon acceptance into the certificate training. Following this deposit, participants can divide their remaining balance into four installments of $1425 over 9 months or make a full payment before July 1st, 2026.

    Certificate fees include the offerings outlined above, including CEUs and meals. Costs related to travel to and from the retreats are the participant's responsibility, as well as lodging if needed.

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What You’ll Experience

Course Materials

All participants are required to read The Deep-Rooted Marriage before the first in-person training weekend. In addition, participants will utilize The Deep Rooted Companion Guide as part of their training. Participants will receive further supplemental certificate training materials as well.

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Certificate Fees and CEUs

The fee for the 2026-2027 TICT certificate training is $6,200 for in-person and virtualAll participants will need to provide an initial deposit of $500 (credited toward the $6,200) upon acceptance into the certificate training. Following this deposit, participants can either divide their remaining balance into four installments of $1,425 over 9 months or make a full payment before August 1st, 2026.

Certificate fees include the offerings outlined above, including CEUs and meals. Costs related to travel to and from the retreats are the participant's responsibility, as are lodging expenses if needed.

After completing the TICT certificate training, each participant will receive a certificate confirming 60 CEU hours.

What Participants Are Saying

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Dr. Dan Allender and Dr. Steve Call have created a collaborative training experience rich in insight, practice, and consultation a supportive place to be challenged and encouraged as a trauma-informed couples practitioner.

- TICT Participant

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I am genuinely grateful for the camaraderie of this cohort and the opportunity to learn from these experts and one another. I’m just two months into the training, and my couples are already benefiting!

- TICT Participant

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The TICT certification is building my comfort level and skill in working with couples. I have a new level of excitement and energy, which is significantly impacting our work together in a beautiful way!

- TICT Participant

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Interested applicants can complete an application here.

Once an application is received, the applicant will be sent an essay prompt to complete to be considered for enrollment in the certificate program.

Please note: To be considered, the applicant must hold a postgraduate degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field, or have completed at least two levels of the NFTC through The Allender Center.

FAQ

  • All in-person training weekends will occur at The Reconnect Institute in Ferndale, Washington.

  • All participants are to have read Dr. Allender and Dr. Call's The Deep Rooted Marriage and its Companion Guide.

  • Participants in the TICT certificate training receive a certificate of completion verifying 60 seat hours. Participants may apply for recognition of these hours for CEU credit with their respective licensing bodies.

  • Friday/Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

    Sunday: 9 am - 1 p.m.

  • The TICT certificate training offers a unique opportunity for participants to engage directly with expert marriage therapists and professors, gain insight into effective couples therapy, and advance their professional development through group consultations.

  • The certificate fee includes all training sessions and six monthly virtual consultations. Meals are also included throughout the in-person training weekends. Lodging is not included.

  • A $500 deposit is required to secure your reservation upon acceptance. This non-refundable, non-transferable deposit is applied to the certificate fee. The remainder is due 60 days before the certificate begins unless the payment plan is arranged.

    You have the option to pay the certificate fee in full or in four installments. If paying in full, full payment is due before Aug 1st, 2026. Installment payment due dates:

    • Aug 1, 2026: $1425

    • Oct 1, 2026: $1425

    • Jan 1, 2027: $1425

    • April 1, 2027: $1425

    All payments (including deposit) are processed via Square (an online payment platform) and can be made via credit card or bank transfer. A 3% processing fee applies to online credit card payments. Please note that this processing fee does not apply to your deposit. 

    Your $500 registration deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable. The remaining certificate fee of $5700 follows this cancellation schedule:

    • More than 60 days in advance of the certificate start date: 100%

    • Less than 60 days in advance: 0% (Note: If a participant cancels less than 60 days prior to the start date, full payment is still due, which can follow the installment payment dates as outlined above). If you choose to cancel your participation, please notify us in writing by emailing: stevecallphd@gmail.com