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Thanks for requesting: What is Trauma? by Jax Wechsler
Published in Designed with Care: Creating Trauma-Informed Content (2024), edited by Rachel Edwards.
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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.
What you’ll find inside:
An accessible explanation of trauma and how it shows up in our work
Key distinctions like trauma vs. being traumatised
Insights from neuroscience, including the autonomic nervous system and “window of tolerance”
Practical tips for reducing harm and supporting safety in design and research
Real-world reflections from Jax’s work with over 800 professionals globally
Whether you’re new to trauma-informed practice or deepening your awareness, this chapter offers grounded, actionable insights to help you work with more care and impact.
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