Last updated March 2024
Introduction to trauma-informed design - 18-minute video
Trauma-Informed Design
What is Trauma-Informed Design? (video)
Inclusive by Design: Use a Trauma-informed Approach (article in UXPA magazine)
Interview on Trauma-Informed Technology with Lifeline Tasmania along with trauma-expert Carol Scott.
Repairing the Harm of Digital Design Using a Trauma-informed Approach - see the figures and tables my latest journal article with Lesley-Ann Noel.
Other trauma-informed design resources from a project from 2017
On Trauma-informed Research
Here is some practical direction to be more trauma-informed in your research:
Trauma-informed Design and Research Panel - Practical tips and approaches in this video with three researchers discussing being trauma-informed in their research. (video)
Code for America Qualitative Research Guide - I recommend downloading the entire PDF. It’s great!
Trauma and resilience informed research principles and practice - Journal article with framework and some practical tips.
Trauma-Informed Organizations
The Missouri Model - Describes the stages an organization goes through as it becomes more trauma-informed. Find many links to great resources for learning here.
Campaign for Trauma-Informed Policy and Practice - U.S.-based organization that fosters engagement across sectors and symptoms.
Self Care
Trauma Stewardship - This book covers so many aspects of self-care and organizational change to support those regularly exposed to the suffering of others.
The Institute on Trauma and Trauma-informed Care - The University of Buffalo’s School of Social Work has lots of resources for self-care and learning about trauma.
Trauma and ACES
These are great resources for getting a better foundational understanding of trauma:
SAMHSA’s Concept of Trauma and Guidance for a Trauma-Informed Approach - Just reading through this carefully may spark different ways you can apply trauma-informed care principles to your work.
Trauma-Informed Social Media has a great and detailed introduction to trauma in the first half of the journal article.
How Childhood Trauma Affects Health Across a Lifetime - Dr. Nadine Burke Harris (video)
How the ACE Study began - We are fortunate that an error while interviewing by Dr. Vincent Fellitti led to this work.
CDC ACEs resources - Facts, prevention, and more.
Learn your ACE score - It’s not a screening tool, nor meant to dishearten anyone, because we can heal from trauma. It doesn’t cover all trauma, but I found it useful to take to learn and self-reflect on childhood.
Emotion and Cognition Interactions in PTSD - An academic paper reviewing related studies.
Traumatized by Kati Morton, LMFT - This is a helpful and clear book that explains trauma. The section on generational trauma was particularly valuable.
My Grandmother’s Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies by Resmaa Menakem
What is trauma-informed care? A website aimed at healthcare professionals with lots of resources to explore.
Google Group for Trauma-Informed Design and Tech
Each month we have designers, academics, social workers and other professionals join together to learn and discuss trauma-informed design and technology. Join our Google group so you can get event information and access the group’s resources.