Certification Programs

For over thirty years, Geraldine Crisci and Nancy N Mayer have worked with children, youth and adults and have provided training and consultation to Human Service Organizations, Child Protection Service, Law Enforcement, Education Systems and Mental Health Professionals.

Our certification programs are designed to provide an integrated approach to the assessment and treatment of trauma and sexualized behaviour. The theoretical basis of the certification programs integrates current best practices, attachment theory, effects of early trauma on brain development and the effects of child and family development, witnessing violence, sexual abuse, sexualized behaviour problems and maltreatment.

These programs are carefully designed to provide trainees with a comprehensive model of practice, opportunities to apply what is learned while receiving on-going training, supervision and consultation. When students demonstrate competency in applying the model, certification will be granted.

As a result, successful students of our programs will have a comprehensive knowledge base and applicable clinical skills to treat these populations. Graduates are able to utilize our organization’s Assessment Packages, including trauma assessment tools and interview guides in their work.

Graduates are able to maintain an association with Crisci & Mayer for on-going consultation in the work that they do.

What makes our training programs unique is that we take into account the individuality of experience. The cultural, developmental, relational and environmental experiences remain key aspects of our treatment model. We see the effects of experience as unique for each person. The multidimensional aspects of trauma response and the complexity of sexual behaviour in prepubescent children require an assessment which includes a careful clinical interview. Emphasis is on the individual needs of each client rather than a prescribed or programmed intervention.

All Certification Programs take place at our offices.