This self-assessment helps you explore which tier may be the best fit for your current training and experience. It’s for educational purposes only and not a certification or license.

Your final tier will be confirmed by the Trauma Directory team after reviewing your information through the vetting process.

How to use: For each question, pick A, B, or C. Count which letter you chose most often to see your result.

1) Trauma-specific training completed

• A. ~12–16+ hours of formal trauma training (with practical application)
• B. 50–99 hours trauma-specific training, incl. one depth modality (e.g., EMDR, IFS, SE)
• C. 100+ hours advanced trauma-specific training across multiple modalities (e.g., EMDR, IFS, SE, Schema)

2) Experience & caseload focus

• A. General caseload with trauma-informed practice
• B. 2+ years regularly supporting trauma/CPTSD presentations
• C. 5+ years with primary caseload of complex trauma/dissociation

3) Methods you use in-session

• A. Foundations: psychoeducation, safety, nervous-system tools; refer on when needed
• B. Routinely use one depth modality (e.g., EMDR/IFS/SE) integrated across presentations
• C. Multi-modal, depth-oriented work for complex cases; adapt protocols across modalities

4) Working with complexity/dissociation

• A. Understands red flags/limits and knows when to refer
• B. Works with complex presentations (CPTSD, attachment disruptions, somatic responses) with supervision/consultation
• C. Routinely treats dissociation (incl. parts/identity disturbance) and manages risk/containment confidently