This comprehensive, self-paced online course in Enactive Trauma Therapy helps therapists to work effectively with dissociative disorders and chronic traumatisation.
It combines theory with practice. Common therapists’ are addressed. Additional learning material and clinical trainings are offered via the eAcademy.
Promotional launch offer in 2026
20 Hours of teaching
Patient and case discussions
one-year eAcademy membership
free admission to eAcademy clinical trainings
includes free attendance of Public Masterclasses
Meet your Tutors
Ellert Nijenhuis
As a -now, retired- psychologist and psychotherapist, Ellert has diagnosed, treated and scientifically studied severely traumatised patients for over 40 years.
Since 2014, he specifically concentrates on sharing his experience and knowledge regarding the psychology, psychobiology, and treatment of chronic traumatisation and dissociation.
Sina Hulten
As a psychotherapist, Sina is specialised in the treatment of Dissociative Identity Disorder. Besides running a private practice in Dortmund, she frequently teaches seminars on enactive trauma therapy, dissociative disorders, personality disorders, psychosomatic disorders and grief.
Sina has been an Associate of the eAcademy since its start in 2022.
Get Certified
Participants can become certified in Enactive Trauma Therapy – Level 1 by completing this course and attending the “Practical Skills & Certification Weekend” that is hosted in Brussels, Belgium on 21–22 November 2026.
If you are unable to attend this weekend, certification can alternatively be obtained by booking 10 individual supervision sessions to practice your skills one-to-one with one of our Associates.
Certification is not granted for completion of the online course alone. Certification allows you to attend the Enactive Trauma Therapy level 2.
What participants said about the course …
“This course fundamentally changed how I understand trauma. The enactive perspective helped me work with dissociative patients in a way that feels both clinically grounded and deeply humane.”
“Ellert and Sina offer exceptional clarity in an area that often feels overwhelming. The integration of theory and clinical practice was precise, respectful, and immediately applicable.”
“A rare course that legitimizes slowness, uncertainty, and relational depth in trauma therapy. I left with more confidence, less pressure to ‘fix,’ and a much stronger therapeutic presence.”
Who is this course for?
This course is intended for medical and psychological professionals and students, including:
Psychotherapists
Psychiatrists
Alternative practitioners of psychotherapy
Educational and psychosocial professionals
You are guaranteed at least one year of access to the course, and in many cases, access may be extended beyond that period.
How long do I have access to the course?
Is the course live, pre-recorded, or hybrid?
The course is pre-recorded, but it was recorded live with a group of 10 therapist. This format creates a lively, interactive learning experience, with real questions from therapists being posed and answered throughout the course.
Students who sign up with their student email address of a recognised university email will be refunded 60% of their course fee. eAcademy members receive a refund of their membership fee of 2026. Group discounts (min. four people) can be requested; please contact Kirande Nijenhuis: hello [@] enijenhuis [dot] nl
Do you offer student or group discounts?