Traumatology Institute and Psychological Services, Philippines - TIPS

Traumatology Institute and Psychological Services, Philippines - TIPS To be the leading institute of learning, healing, and research of psychological trauma. "Care, Resources, and Learning"

Offering Traumatologist Certification Workshop and Training Courses:
- Compassion Fatigue Educator & Therapist Certification
- Field Traumatologist Certification
- Clinical Traumatologist Certification
- Master Traumatologist Certification

Traumatology Institute and Psychological Services, Philippines (TIPS) is an accredited training site of the Green Cross Academy of Traumatology, VA, USA (GCAT)

in the Philippines. GCAT is an international, non-profit organization established in 1997 to provide humanitarian assistance and professional training in traumatology. For those interested in becoming a certified traumatologist that is recognized in the United States or be involved with GCAT, TIPS now offer various levels of trainings that is acknowledged by GCAT. Kindly visit their website to see the checklist and trainings required by GCAT to be a certified traumatologist: https://greencross.org/

You can attend ANY trainings or complete the trainings/workshop at TIPS before applying for the GCAT membership (Level 1). According to GCAT, anyone is welcome to take the training/ workshops at every level. YET certifying as Clinical Traumatologist above is mostly reserved for those in the clinical mental health field with license, education, and work in psychology, counseling, or related background. TIPS is accredited to facilitate the training/workshop of GCAT, but only Green Cross Academy of Traumatology, VA, USA has the authority to give the TRAUMATOLOGIST CERTIFICATIONS. See less


Training Site Directed by:
Charlene R. Lucas, RPsy, TITC-CT, CCT, CSAT, CSIOP, MT, DAAETS, PhD Cand. GCAT Site Director/ Registered Psychologist/ Master Traumatologist/
Certified Specialist in Industrial-Organizational Psychology/
Diplomate, American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress

๐Ÿ’œ ๐‡๐ž๐š๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐Ÿ๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ ๐ƒ๐จ๐ฆ๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐œ ๐•๐ข๐จ๐ฅ๐ž๐ง๐œ๐ž ๐Ÿ’œHealing from domestic violence is not simply about leaving the abuse.It is about rebui...
19/05/2026

๐Ÿ’œ ๐‡๐ž๐š๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐Ÿ๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ ๐ƒ๐จ๐ฆ๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐œ ๐•๐ข๐จ๐ฅ๐ž๐ง๐œ๐ž ๐Ÿ’œ

Healing from domestic violence is not simply about leaving the abuse.
It is about rebuilding safety, reclaiming your voice, and learning to trust yourself again after experiencing fear, control, manipulation, or harm.

Survivors often carry invisible wounds:
โ€ข Anxiety and hypervigilance
โ€ข Shame and self-blame
โ€ข Emotional numbness or dissociation
โ€ข Difficulty trusting others
โ€ข Fear of being โ€œtoo muchโ€ or โ€œnot enoughโ€
โ€ข Trauma responses that continue long after the abuse has ended

But healing is possible.

Recovery begins when survivors are met with:
โœจ Safety instead of fear
โœจ Validation instead of blame
โœจ Support instead of silence
โœจ Compassion instead of judgment

Healing does not happen overnight. Some days may feel empowering, while others may feel heavy and exhausting. Progress is not always linear โ€” and that is okay.

To every survivor:
You are not defined by what was done to you.
Your story did not end with the trauma.
You deserve peace, safety, dignity, and genuine love.

Seeking help is not weakness. It is courage.

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, reaching out to a trusted mental health professional, support group, or crisis service can be an important first step toward safety and recovery.

To everyone who joined and passed the post-test to our Grief and Loss Training last May 15, 2026 โ€” congratulations on co...
18/05/2026

To everyone who joined and passed the post-test to our Grief and Loss Training last May 15, 2026 โ€” congratulations on completing a meaningful and deeply important learning journey. ๐Ÿ’™โœจ

Thank you for your openness, presence, and commitment to understanding grief, healing, and compassionate support for others. Your dedication to trauma-informed and mental health practice continues to make a difference in the lives of many.

๐Ÿ“ข Your Certificate of Achievement will be released TODAY at exactly 3:00 PM.

We honor the work you do, the hearts you carry into practice, and the courage to sit with grief while helping others heal. Congratulations once again, and we look forward to seeing you in our future trainings and workshops. ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ

14/05/2026

Thank you very much to the Philippine Air Force Chaplain Services Management for the opportunity to discuss basic su***de awareness and prevention. I am truly looking forward to our upcoming 2-day GCAT-accredited Psychological First Aid (PFA) and Su***de: Prevention, Intervention & Postvention training for our Philippine Air Force Chaplains.

It is both a privilege and an honor to serve and support those who stand on the frontlines in the service and defense of our country.

โœจ ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ ๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ to our ๐„๐Œ๐ƒ๐‘ ๐‹๐ž๐ฏ๐ž๐ฅ ๐Ž๐ง๐ž ๐“๐ซ๐š๐ข๐ง๐ข๐ง๐  graduates from ๐ƒ๐š๐ฏ๐š๐จ, ๐“๐š๐ ๐š๐ฒ๐ญ๐š๐ฒ, and ๐๐š๐œ๐จ๐ฅ๐จ๐! ๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿ‘Your dedication, commitm...
11/05/2026

โœจ ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ ๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ to our ๐„๐Œ๐ƒ๐‘ ๐‹๐ž๐ฏ๐ž๐ฅ ๐Ž๐ง๐ž ๐“๐ซ๐š๐ข๐ง๐ข๐ง๐  graduates from ๐ƒ๐š๐ฏ๐š๐จ, ๐“๐š๐ ๐š๐ฒ๐ญ๐š๐ฒ, and ๐๐š๐œ๐จ๐ฅ๐จ๐! ๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿ‘

Your dedication, commitment, and hard work have led you to successfully complete and submit the required EMDR sessions with 20 practice participants โ€” a significant milestone in your trauma training journey.

We are truly proud of your perseverance and passion in learning ethical, competent, and trauma-informed care for clients. ๐ŸŒฑ๐Ÿ’™

We are excited to welcome all of you to ๐„๐Œ๐ƒ๐‘ ๐‹๐ž๐ฏ๐ž๐ฅ ๐“๐ฐ๐จ: ๐“๐ซ๐ž๐š๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐๐“๐’๐ƒ ๐š๐ง๐ ๐‚๐จ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ž๐ฑ ๐“๐ซ๐š๐ฎ๐ฆ๐š, where you will continue deepening your skills and complete the full course requirements toward more advanced trauma work.

See you in Level Two! โœจ๐Ÿง ๐Ÿ’ซ

Only 3 DAYS LEFT to register for our Grief and Loss Training.Join us in deepening our understanding of grief, bereavemen...
10/05/2026

Only 3 DAYS LEFT to register for our Grief and Loss Training.

Join us in deepening our understanding of grief, bereavement, trauma, and healing while learning practical and ther**eutic approaches in supporting individuals experiencing loss.

This training is designed for psychologists, mental health professionals, counselors, trauma workers, helping professionals, and individuals seeking to strengthen their competence in grief support and intervention.

๐Ÿ“… Registration closes in 3 days
๐Ÿ“ Limited slots available
๐Ÿ“Œ Secure your slot before registration officially closes.

Let us continue creating safe and compassionate spaces for healing, recovery, and resilience.

For registration and inquiries, kindly message us directly or email us at [email protected]

READY TO ELEVATE YOUR TRAUMA PRACTICE?

Grief is complexโ€”and in trauma work, surface-level understanding is not enough.
This intensive training equips you with advanced, evidence-based skills to assess, conceptualize, and intervene effectively with clients experiencing grief and loss. Move beyond theory into practical, trauma-informed application you can immediately use in clinical settings.

โœ”๏ธ Master key grief frameworks (Kรผbler-Ross, Worden, Rando)
โœ”๏ธ Identify complicated grief and diverse loss responses
โœ”๏ธ Apply trauma-informed interventions with precision
โœ”๏ธ Strengthen ther**eutic communication with grieving clients

This course fulfills partial requirements for the Master Traumatologist Certification of the Green Cross Academy of Traumatology, USA.

Constructed by: Benjamin B. Keyes, PhD, EdD. Professor, Executive Dir. Center for Trauma and Resiliency Studies, VA, USA.

GRIEF & LOSS (LEVEL 5 TRAINING)
May 15, 2026 | 9:00 AM โ€“ 6:00 PM | Live via Zoom
Investment: Php 3,000

Secure your slot today:
https://forms.gle/vudayVVWkyt3WRBV8

Serious trauma work demands serious training. Join professionals committed to clinical excellence.

08/05/2026

Join us in Davao for the last run of EMDR Level Two this year.

07/05/2026

Your dissertation is more than a requirement. It is a reflection of the questions that keep you awake, the stories that moved you, the people you hope to help, and the change you want to create in the world.

Choose a topic that matters deeply to you. Not because it is easy. Not because it is trendy. But because you are willing to stand for it, study it, defend it, and fight for its value even when the process becomes difficult.

During your dissertation defense, remember: your panel is not there simply to criticize and dictate your work. They are there to challenge you to think deeper, strengthen your arguments, sharpen your methodology, and help transform your passion into meaningful scholarship. Tell them your strength and what youโ€™re passionate about, for them to help you refine your vision.

Know your study inside and out.
Know why your topic matters.
Know who it serves.
Know the change you want your research to create.

Do not be afraid to defend your ideas with conviction, humility, and clarity. Passion backed by knowledge becomes powerful.
โ€œLesson learned: Ilaban mo, wag lang sunod ng sunod, mas alam mo ang research mo at bakit mo ito gustong gawin.โ€

A strong dissertation is not just academically sound โ€” it carries purpose, heart, and impact.

Defend not only your paper.
Defend your passion.
Defend the difference you want to make.
Not only for the purpose to graduate.

Malayo pa, pero malayo na. Huminto pero bumalik at lumaban ulit.

It is time to bring our mission to the Northern Philippines. Join us in 2027 and deepen your competence in trauma care t...
05/05/2026

It is time to bring our mission to the Northern Philippines. Join us in 2027 and deepen your competence in trauma care through one of the most rigorously researched and gold-standard approach in the field.

โ€œEMDR does not erase the pastโ€”it transforms the way it is stored, allowing the mind to heal and the individual to move forward with clarity and resilience.โ€

๐„๐Œ๐ƒ๐‘ ๐‹๐„๐•๐„๐‹ ๐Ž๐๐„: ๐“๐ซ๐ž๐š๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐€๐ง๐ฑ๐ข๐ž๐ญ๐ฒ ๐š๐ง๐ ๐๐ก๐จ๐›๐ข๐š

Take your clinical skills to the next level and deepen your expertise in trauma-informed care through this intensive EMDR Level One Training. Designed for mental health professionals, this workshop equips you with evidence-based tools to effectively address anxiety, phobias, and trauma-related concerns in your clients.

๐…๐š๐œ๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐š๐ญ๐ž๐ ๐›๐ฒ:
Charlene Lucas, RPsy, TITC-CT, CCT, CSAT, CSIOP, MT, DAAETS, FAAETS, PhDc

๐Ÿ“… ๐ƒ๐š๐ญ๐ž: January 15โ€“16, 2027
๐Ÿ•— ๐“๐ข๐ฆ๐ž: 8:00 AM โ€“ 5:00 PM
๐Ÿ“ ๐•๐ž๐ง๐ฎ๐ž: Acropolis, North Water Camp & Country Club
Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija

๐Ÿ’ฐ ๐‹๐ž๐š๐ซ๐ง๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ˆ๐ง๐ฏ๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ: ๐๐ก๐ฉ ๐Ÿ—,๐ŸŽ๐ŸŽ๐ŸŽ
โœ”๏ธ Includes AM/PM snacks and lunch
โœ”๏ธ Limited to 40 participants only
โœ”๏ธ Counts toward partial requirements for Clinical Traumatologist Certification (GCAT, VA, USA)

๐Ÿ” Whether you're working with clients experiencing trauma, anxiety, or phobias, this training will provide practical, structured, and clinically sound EMDR interventions you can apply immediately in your practice.

๐Ÿ“ฒ ๐’๐ž๐œ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ž ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐ฌ๐ฅ๐จ๐ญ ๐ง๐จ๐ฐ! ๐‹๐ข๐ฆ๐ข๐ญ๐ž๐ ๐ฌ๐ฅ๐จ๐ญ ๐จ๐ง๐ฅ๐ฒ!

Scan the QR code to register or Register thru this link: https://forms.gle/eB2EGwZ6wjomxmLH8

***Please be advised that the posted registration fee reflects the net amount and is exclusive of applicable taxes. Any required taxes will be added to the final billing in accordance with standard regulations.***

ARE YOU PREPARED TO WORK WITH SEXUAL TRAUMA CASES?Working with survivors of r**e and sexual abuse requires advanced clin...
29/04/2026

ARE YOU PREPARED TO WORK WITH SEXUAL TRAUMA CASES?

Working with survivors of r**e and sexual abuse requires advanced clinical skill, emotional resilience, and trauma-informed precision. This intensive 2-day training equips you with the competence and confidence to effectively support clients often considered โ€œcomplexโ€ or โ€œdifficultโ€ in trauma practiceโ€”while also safeguarding your own well-being as a practitioner.

โœ”๏ธ Understand how in**st and molestation disrupt family systems
โœ”๏ธ Identify diagnostic patterns linked to sexual trauma
โœ”๏ธ Apply evidence-based ther**eutic interventions for recovery
โœ”๏ธ Strengthen trauma-informed engagement with survivors
โœ”๏ธ Learn clinician self-care strategies to prevent burnout
This program goes beyond theoryโ€”it develops both your clinical depth and professional courage in handling high-impact trauma cases.

This course fulfills partial requirements for the Level 5 Master Traumatologist Certification of the Green Cross Academy of Traumatology.

TREATING SEXUAL TRAUMA (LEVEL 5)
June 25โ€“26, 2026 | 9:00 AM โ€“ 6:00 PM | Live via Zoom
Investment: Php 5,000

Secure your slot today:
https://forms.gle/GcRW8yPi1z1pLPMm8

Serious trauma work demands preparation. Train with intention. Show up with competence.
Learn from Ms. Lucas, whose specialization, training, and experience are deeply focused on in**st, sexual abuse, and childhood abuse.

STRENGTHEN YOUR COMPETENCE IN DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INTERVENTIONDomestic violence is complex, cyclical, and deeply rootedโ€”ef...
29/04/2026

STRENGTHEN YOUR COMPETENCE IN DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INTERVENTION

Domestic violence is complex, cyclical, and deeply rootedโ€”effective intervention requires more than basic awareness.

This intensive training provides a comprehensive, trauma-informed framework for understanding both the batterer and the battered, equipping you with practical, evidence-based strategies to support survivors and intervene with clinical precision.

โœ”๏ธ Understand the cycle of violence and its clinical implications
โœ”๏ธ Differentiate patterns of abuse and survivor responses
โœ”๏ธ Apply trauma-informed interventions for victims and survivors
โœ”๏ธ Strengthen case conceptualization and ther**eutic decision-making

Recognizing that abuse follows a predictable cycle is criticalโ€”not only for intervention, but for prevention and long-term recovery.

This course fulfills partial requirements for the Level 5 Master Traumatologist Certification of the Green Cross Academy of Traumatology.

TREATMENT & INTERVENTION OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE (LEVEL 5)
May 29, 2026 | 9:00 AM โ€“ 6:00 PM | Live via Zoom
Investment: Php 3,000

Secure your slot today:
https://forms.gle/dZyDpyGBzdnmNKY5A

Serious cases demand advanced skills. Be equipped to respond with competence, clarity, and confidence.

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
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