American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress

The American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress is a multidisciplinary professional network based in Miller Place, New York. The organization comprises a small team of three employees and generates an annual revenue of $2.5 million. The Academy focuses on advancing intervention strategies for trauma survivors. They partner with the National Center for Crisis Management to identify and certify experts across diverse fields like health care, emergency services, criminal justice, and education. The Academy offers Diplomate and Fellowship status to members and provides certification in 17 specialty areas within Traumatic Stress and Crisis Management Programs. The Academy's membership spans over 200 professions and encompasses individuals from across the United States and over 30 foreign countries. They define traumatic stress as encompassing the emotional, cognitive, behavioral, and physiological experiences of individuals exposed to or witnessing overwhelming events. For more information about the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress and its programs, please visit their website at aaets.org.