What is trauma?
Changing the world, one nervous system at a time
Trauma-informed practice is no longer optional
Safety lives in the space between us
In our increasingly complex world, traditional approaches often fall short. Research shows that trauma affects 70% of people globally, yet most professional training doesn’t equip us to recognise and respond skillfully to its impacts. This gap creates unnecessary harm and limits our effectiveness.
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What is Trauma book chapter
How to help not harm
This chapter is a comprehensive introduction to trauma-informed practice—written especially for designers, researchers, content professionals, and changemakers who want to understand how trauma affects the nervous system, cognition, and engagement.
Published in Designed with Care: Creating Trauma-Informed Content (2024), edited by Rachel Edwards.
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