Trauma-Informed Professional Assessment-Based
Certificate Program 2.0
A Journey of Becoming.
A Community of Belonging.
A Legacy of Change.
A guided, 16-week cohort experience that takes you from knowledge to embodiment to leadership — one relational, grounded step at a time.
Rooted in care. Rising in courage. Growing in community.
A Note from Mary
There comes a point in a long life of caring when you stop asking, “What more do we need to know?” and begin asking, “How do we carry this work without losing ourselves?”
I have spent decades walking alongside babies, families, clinicians, educators, and leaders in some of the most vulnerable moments of human life. I have witnessed breathtaking tenderness and profound suffering. I have seen care offered with extraordinary love, and I have seen the quiet toll that work takes on those who give so much of themselves.
Here is what I know to be true: Most clinicians are not burning out because they don’t care. They are burning out because they care deeply — inside systems that were never designed to hold that level of humanity.
Trauma-informed care was never meant to be a checklist. It was meant to be a way of being with ourselves, with one another, and with those we serve. TIP 2.0 exists because I believe with my whole heart that caregivers deserve education that honors their nervous systems, their lived experience, their moral courage, and their longing to practice in alignment with their values.
This program is not about doing more. It is about becoming more coherent, grounded, and whole in how you show up.
As we move into 2026, I feel a deep sense of urgency. Healthcare is changing. The world is changing. And the way we care for one another must evolve with intention, courage, and compassion. The cohort model is a reflection of that knowing. Learning happens best in relationship. Healing happens in community. Leadership grows when we are witnessed and supported.
If you are here because something in you feels tired, hopeful, curious, or quietly called, I want you to know this: You do not need to have it all figured out to begin; You do not need to be “more ready” or “less affected”; Your presence, your questions, and your humanity are enough.
TIP 2.0 is an invitation to walk this path together to learn, reflect, and grow in a way that supports not only what you do, but who you are becoming.
If this resonates, I would be honored to welcome you into the January 2026 cohort.
Take care and care well,
Mary
Before We Go Any Further—Who This Is For
This program is for clinicians, educators, and leaders who feel the weight of their work—and want a way to carry it with integrity, clarity, and connection.
If you believe:
trauma-informed care must include the caregiver
learning should be relational, not isolating
leadership is something you become, not perform
structure can feel supportive rather than constraining
this work is too important—and too sacred—to do alone
You are in the right place.
Why TIP 2.0 Is Changing in 2026
A guided, relational learning experience for 2026 and beyond.
Beginning in January 2026, TIP 2.0 is moving from an open, self-paced format to a guided, cohort-based learning experience. This shift is intentional—and deeply trauma-informed.
Because meaningful learning requires:
predictability
safety
relational support
shared meaning-making
gentle accountability
and a space that helps the nervous system stay engaged
For years, learners have asked for more connection, more community, and more guidance to help them stay on track. The cohort model honors those needs — and elevates TIP into a deeper, more human learning experience.
Why a Cohort Matters (Especially Now)
Because learning is relational.
Trauma-informed practice can’t be mastered in isolation. It requires witnessing, reflection, and the shared wisdom of community.
Because self-paced often becomes self-forgetting.
Clinicians are busy, overloaded, and pulled in a thousand directions. A cohort creates a rhythm — and protects the learning from falling to the bottom of the list.
Because the nervous system thrives in structure.
Predictability lowers overwhelm, supports executive function, and increases follow-through. Cohorts provide that structure gently, without pressure.
Because integration needs spaciousness.
The science • soul • skills arc is most powerful when learners have time to notice, reflect and experiment. Two weeks per attribute doesn’t rush the process — it creates the conditions for insight, awareness, and the early shifts that allow deeper integration over time.
Because your leadership deserves a container.
This work is too sacred to rush and too important to do alone.
How the 16-Week Cohort Works
Each cohort meets for eight (8) live virtual 90-minute Circles, held every other week.
Between gatherings, learners complete one module (one TIP attribute) which includes:
Pre- and post-module self-assessments
Curated videos across the science - soul - and skills associated with each attribute
Selected reflective prompts
Selected Readings
Brief integration quizzes
Attribute specific Application Project*
The rhythm is clear, consistent, and supportive:
Week 1: Learn the attribute (Science + Soul + Skills)
Week 2: Integrate + attend the Circle
→ repeat for all eight attributes
What Shifts Over 16 Weeks
Graduates consistently describe changes such as:
Greater confidence and coherence in trauma-informed decision-making
A steadier nervous system in complex clinical moments
Reduced self-blame and moral distress
Clearer language for advocacy and leadership
Deeper relational presence with families and teams
A renewed sense of purpose and professional identity
This is not just learning. It is integration.
Completion & Certification
By the end of 16 weeks, learners will have:
Completed all eight TIP modules
Submitted all assessments, reflections, quizzes, and projects
Completed a final integrated Capstone (Leader for Change)
Attended at least 6 of 8 live Circles
Your TIP Certificate is issued upon completion.
Cohorts Begin Three Times Per Year
To support a steady, predictable rhythm of learning, TIP 2.0 offers:
January Cohort
May Cohort
September Cohort
Each cohort follows the same 16-week arc.
If you choose an extended payment rhythm, you will enter the next cohort once your payments align with the four-month program flow.
What You’ll Experience Inside a TIP Cohort
Eight facilitated Circles
Grounded, reflective, heart-centered gatherings that help you integrate the learning — not just understand it.
Shared Inquiry + Community
A cohort of clinicians, educators, leaders, and students walking the journey together.
Guided Accountability
Not pressure. Not performance.
Just a gentle structure that helps you keep going.
A Trauma-Informed Learning Container
Predictable pacing - Clear expectations - Room for grace - Space for nervous system safety
Lifetime Access
After the 16 weeks, you keep all course materials forever.
A Connected Professional Identity
Graduates join a global community of TIP-trained changemakers with shared language, values, and vision.
Who TIP Cohorts Are For
TIP cohorts are designed for people who:
Believe that how we care matters
Want connection, not isolation
Want structure and reflection, not more self-paced overwhelm
Seek deeper integration, not surface-level understanding
Prefer a relational, guided pathway
Are ready to grow in how they show up — in work, leadership, and life
If you want your trauma-informed practice to become both embodied and sustained, the cohort model is for you.
Why January 2026 Matters
January marks a new chapter—not just on the calendar, but in how you carry your work forward.
This cohort will:
set the tone for your year
Establish new rhythms of practice
Anchor your leadership in clarity and community
Enrollment is open now.
Spots are intentionally limited to preserve safety, connection, and depth.
TUITION & ACCESSIBILITY (2026)
Tuition Options
Pay in Full — $1,500
This reflects a savings of $100 USD for learners who prefer a single payment.
4-Month Flex Plan — $1,600
$400/month for four months.
Both options include:
Lifetime access to TIP 2.0
Participation in one guided 16-week cohort
Access to all future TIP 2.0 updates
Membership in the TIP Forum
Accessibility Pathway (By Request)
If the 4-month plan doesn’t align with your financial reality, you may request an Extended Payment Rhythm (6–8 months).
With this option, you:
Receive immediate access to Orientation
Begin pre-work at your own pace
Join the next available cohort once your payment rhythm aligns
No application and no justification required — just a compassionate conversation about what feels workable
And respectful for your circumstances.
Exploring External Sponsorship
Many TIP learners receive support from:
Hospital education or leadership
NICU/perinatal quality teams
Hospital foundations
Magnet programs
Nursing associations
DEI and wellness initiatives
Vendor or industry partners
A downloadable resource is provided HERE which includes:
Potential funding source ideas
Two sponsorship request templates
Shareable program description
Enrollment Rhythm
TIP operates on a three-cohort annual cycle:
January
May
September
Your cohort start date will depend on your payment rhythm and when you choose to enroll.
TIP 2.0-2026 FAQs
1. What is changing in TIP 2.0 for 2026?
TIP 2.0 is transitioning from an open, self-paced course into a guided, 16-week cohort experience beginning January 2026.
This shift provides the structure, pacing, and community support that learners have expressed they need to stay engaged and complete the program with ease.
2. How long is the program?
TIP 2.0 unfolds over 16 weeks:
a.) One TIP attribute (module) every two weeks
b.) Eight live 90-minute Circles
d.) Lifetime access to all course materials
This pacing is intentionally slow enough to integrate, yet steady enough to maintain momentum.
3. Do I need to attend all the live gatherings?
A minimum of 6 out of 8 live Circles is required to earn your TIP Certificate.
This ensures you have enough support, reflection, and community connection to truly anchor the learning.
We encourage you to attend as many Circles as you can — not for perfection, but because the relational and reflective pieces are where insight deepens and integration begins. Recordings will be available if you need to miss a session.
4. Can I complete TIP by watching only the replays?
Replays support you when life happens, but they cannot replace the relational learning that happens in Circle.
TIP is intentionally designed as a guided, reflective, human experience. Insight, awareness, and integration emerge through shared conversation, presence, and community — not passive content consumption. Live gatherings are therefore an essential part of the certification journey.
5. What if my schedule or life circumstances change?
If life shifts and you are unable to continue at the cohort pace, you may move your matriculation to the next available cohort one time at no cost.
If you need more flexibility beyond that, we’ll connect with you individually to determine a path that feels supportive, grounded, and sustainable.
6. What if I feel overwhelmed or activated by the content?
This is completely normal.
TIP addresses topics of trauma, healing, and presence — which can evoke strong responses.
You may pause, step away, use grounding strategies, or return when ready. You are encouraged to honor your nervous system and move at a pace that feels safe and supported.
7. What are the expectations for participation?
Participation should always align with your nervous system, your capacity, and your truth. In our Circles, we hold a shared commitment shaped by the spirit of BUFFER:
Belonging — You are welcome here exactly as you are.
Understanding — We meet each other with curiosity, not judgment.
Flexibility — Share when you can, rest when you need.
Forward Movement — Learning unfolds gently and relationally.
Equanimity — We practice steadiness and spaciousness together.
Respect — We honor ourselves, one another, and this work.
Speaking is never required. Presence — in any authentic form — is participation.
8. What if I fall behind?
You are never “behind.” You are human. TIP is a journey, not a race.
If you lose momentum:
a.) you can rejoin the next Circle,
b.) complete the module content at your own pace, and
c.) if needed, shift your matriculation to a later cohort.
Insight, awareness and integration unfold over time — and we honor your pace.
9. What happens after the 16 weeks?
You continue to be part of the TIP community.
You will have:
1.) Lifetime access to all TIP modules
2.) Continued access to the TIP Forum
3.) Ongoing invitations to community gatherings
4.) Access to a global community of colleagues walking similar paths
5.) And the option to join The Ripple Implementation Program — a separate, fee-based offering designed to support TIP graduates in leading trauma-informed culture change within their teams and systems. The Ripple Program is entirely optional and open only to TIP-certified learners.
TIP is a journey, not a deadline.
10. What is the time commitment?
Most learners find the pace manageable.
Each module takes about 2–3 hours over two weeks, plus a 90-minute Circle every other week.
This rhythm is intentional: two weeks per attribute gives you the spaciousness needed for insight and gentle integration.
11. Do I need to post in the Forum?
No.
Posting is optional. Many learners engage quietly by reading or reflecting privately. All forms of participation are welcome.
12. Will the sessions be recorded?
Yes. Every Circle is recorded and added to your course portal within 48 hours. Recordings support your learning — but they do not replace the live attendance required for certification.
13. What do I need to complete to receive my TIP Certificate?
To earn your TIP Certificate, you must complete:
1. All eight TIP modules
2. All module pre- and post-assessments and quizzes
3. All Application Projects
4. One Final Integration Capstone
5. Attendance at at least 6 of 8 live Circles
Certification is awarded upon full completion.
14. Can I switch cohorts if something changes?
Yes. You may shift into the next available cohort one time at no cost.
If additional flexibility is needed, we’ll connect with you individually to explore support and identify a path forward that feels grounded and sustainable.
15. What are the payment options?
You may enroll with:
• a single payment of $1,500, or
• a 4-month plan of $400/month.
If a more spacious financial rhythm would support your participation, you’re welcome to inquire about our Accessibility Pathway.
There’s no application and no justification — just a conversation about what feels workable, respectful, and aligned with your capacity.
Call To Action
Join a global community of clinicians, advocates, and leaders committed to trauma-informed transformation.
Be part of something bigger.
Be part of the legacy.
JOIN THE JANUARY 2026 COHORT
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