Dear Participants,

Welcome to the International Trauma Studies Certificate Program.

Trauma is a major human concern that affects not only individuals, but also families, communities, and future generations. Therefore, understanding, preventing, and supporting recovery and healing from trauma  is more important today than ever before.

Carried out in collaboration with the Trauma Institutions of New York, this program aims to help train trauma-informed experts by bringing together current scientific knowledge and field experience in trauma. Our goal is not just to provide training; we also aim to build a strong learning and solidarity network among professionals working in the field of trauma, support violence-prevention efforts, and contribute to the spread of trauma-focused services through national and international collaborations.

I hope this program will be a productive experience for you in terms of professional development, inspiration, and new collaborations. I believe that together, we will contribute to the creation of more sensitive, resilient, and trauma-informed societies.

With love and respect,

Prof. Dr. Ayten Zara

Program Director

International Trauma Studies Certificate Program

Founder and President of World Human Relief