Welcome to Figley Institute

Figley Institute offers cutting edge training and continuing education programs developed by Dr. Charles R. Figley, and Dr. Kathleen Regan Figley to those who provide relief to emotionally traumatized individuals and communities.

Our Mission

To alleviate human suffering which results from traumatic life experiences by providing laypersons and professionals with high quality traumatologist training.

2009 Training Offered

Classroom:  EMDR (Florida, Louisiana, or by invitation)

Web-Based: Disaster Stress and Trauma; Compassion Stress Management (click here for more information)

Distance Learning (web-based course material, plus online discussion and weekly lecture which supplements the course material):  Assessment and Treatment of PTSD; Treating Traumatized Families

Public/Private Sector Agengies: Click here to arrange training/workshops in your area, tailored to your unique target audience needs.

Our Target Audience

Our courses are divided into basic and advanced levels.  Those with a high school education may register for the basic level courses.  To register for advanced courses, basic level training objectives must have been met either through college level courses, certification, or completion of the basic level courses.  Courses are open regardless of whether or not one is licensed. 

Accredited by the Green Cross Academy of Traumatology and the Better Business Bureau 

CE Provider #50-5398 (Expires 3/31/2011). Check with your state licensing board to determine reciprocity.

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