"The Academy has brought together the best and the brightest to work on better understanding of what it is that occurs during traumatic stress and how to advance clinical applications."
Francine Shapiro, Ph.D., BCETS
Member of Board of Scientific and Professional Advisors
The American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress
Originator and Developer of EMDR
The Academy offers members the opportunity to obtain certifications in traumatic stress and crisis management specialities based on knowledge, experience, educations and experience.
The American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress® in collaboration with the National Center for Crisis Management® offer members the opportunity to achieve certification in traumatic stress and crisis management specialty areas.
There are 18 specialty certifications which fall into one of two programs: Certifications in Traumatic Stress Specialties or Certifications in Crisis Management Specialties. The specialty certifications are listed below under their respective program headings.All certifications and credentials obtained by members are recognized by both the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress and the National Center for Crisis Management. The certificate awarded to successful candidates indicates this dual recognition.
Furthermore, all awarded certifications are included in the member’s profile in the Professional Directory of the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress, the associations' online directory and referral network. The Professional Directory is available online through a searchable database.
American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress® in collaboration with the The National Center for Crisis Management® offer members the opportunity to achieve Diplomate and Fellowship status with either organization. Members achieving these credentials are recognized by both the Academy and the Center. Furthermore, the achievement of Diplomate and Fellowship are reflected in a member’s profile in the Professional Directory of the National Center for Crisis Management, the associations' online directory and referral network.
Diplomate Status
Members are given the opportunity to achieve Diplomate status with the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress or with the National Center for Crisis Management.
The Diplomate distinction is a prestigious credential awarded to members that recognizes their experience in working with survivors of traumatic events and/or crisis management, knowledge, training and level of education. To achieve this credential, members must complete the Application for Diplomate and submit supporting documentation that validates their knowledge, experience, training and education in working with survivors of traumatic events and/or crisis management.
Diplomates may identify themselves using one of the following credentials depending on which organization they achieved their Diplomate status:
Robert J. Miller, M.D., D.A.A.E.T.S.
Diplomate, American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress
in collaboration with the National Center for Crisis Management
Robert J. Miller, M.D., D.N.C.C.M.
Diplomate, National Center for Crisis Management
in collaboration with the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress
Fellowship Status
The Fellowship designation is the highest honor the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress and National Center for Crisis Management can bestow upon a member. This designation is awarded to Diplomates who have made significant contributions to the field and to the Academy or the Center.
To achieve this credential, members must complete the Application for Fellowship and submit supporting documentation that outlines their contribution to the field of crisis management and/or traumatic stress and contribution the Center or the Academy.
Members achieving Fellowship may identify themselves using one of the following credentials depending on which organization they achieved their Fellowship status:
Robert J. Miller, M.D., D.A.A.E.T.S., F.A.A.E.T.S.
Fellow, American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress
in collaboration with the National Center for Crisis Management
Robert J. Miller, M.D., D.N.C.C.M., F.N.C.C.M.
Fellow, National Center for Crisis Management
in collaboration with the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress
"I think that an organization like the Academy helps us strive for raising the level of quality assurance in the field while promoting creativity and innovation - all with the ultimate goal of being able to better serve people in need.
George Everly, Jr., Ph.D., BCETS, FAAETS
Member of Board of Scientific and Professional Advisors
The American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress
Chairman of the Board Emeritus
Critical Incident Stress Foundation
The Academy is multidisciplinary and facilitates different professions coming together under one umbrella. I think that's a great virtue. The cross-pollination that comes from that kid of interaction can only begin to generate a deeper understanding of the phenomenon of traumatic stress as it affects victims and survivors of trauma ... the Academy, with its diverse and international membership, provides a forum for education, training, publication and consultation.
John Wilson, Ph.D.
Founding Member and Past President of the International Society of Traumatic Stress Studies
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