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Trauma-Informed Research training
Who this training is for: Anyone involved in research who would like to understand how trauma informed approaches can inform research methodology
Training duration: Full day (6 hours)
Research involving people who have experienced trauma and adversity requires sensitivity and care.
This course explores the impact of trauma on both participants and researchers, and how to reduce the risk of retraumatisation. It introduces trauma-informed methodologies, the influence of power dynamics, and considers how to better involve overlooked or hard-to-reach groups.
Learning objectives
- To explore the impact of trauma and adversity on research participants and researchers themselves.
- To understand the risk of and how to mitigate retraumatisation for research participants and researchers.
- To explore current trauma-informed research methodologies.
- To examine how the role of power may influence the researcher/participant relationship and research outcomes.
- To explore how to improve participant involvement, particular in overlooked or hard-to-reach demographics.
Jo is an incredible trainer, who combines her in-depth psychological knowledge with an easily accessible training style. I liked that the training also gave us the opportunity to think about and share practical ways to apply this knowledge in our services – I learned so much from the other participants."
I really enjoyed the training and approach taken. I learned a lot and liked all the opportunities for reflection and group discussion. I work with researchers so not participants directly, but I hope to bring this idea of giving participants control, alternatives and choices to my conversations with researchers and my own future research practice."
I understand more about the complexities of the concept of trauma at biopsychosocial level. For example, the window tolerance was really useful. It highlighted how many warning signs of vicarious trauma I have/am experiencing. I plan to try to address 'failure to nurture' non-work aspects of life!"
I had no previous experience or understanding of trauma-informed approaches so found this training really informative. I'll be taking the ideas from the training back to my team and continue to champion lived experience."
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