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Summary
The fatigue and trauma from events of the past few years has affected many of us – not just personally, but also professionally, and at the organizational level as well. For the most part, the corporate world has recognized the impact these past years have had on employees and teams. However, many organizations have only recently become aware of the longer-term effects and are struggling to support their people as they work through the long tail of trauma.
Key Insights
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Trauma is a deeply individual experience and can manifest differently in each person.
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Building rapport and having lived experience experts involved in research can minimize the risk of retraumatization.
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Research methods should accommodate participants’ comfort, allowing for asynchronous communication where needed.
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Cultural sensitivity is crucial; assumptions about comfort and body language can lead to misunderstanding during research.
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Leaders in organizations must model healthy behaviors to create a trauma-informed environment.
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Self-care for researchers is essential to navigate the emotional toll of working with trauma-affected populations.
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It’s vital to question the ethics of research practices and ensure participants’ well-being is prioritized over data collection.
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Constructing safe environments can involve creating 'chill zones' where participants can take breaks or process their emotions.
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The concept of being trauma-informed is not a checklist, but a continued journey requiring ongoing learning and adaptation.
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Organizational change towards trauma-informed practices starts with HR policies and leadership modeling empathy.
Notable Quotes
"Trauma is not just about external events; it’s also about how those events affect individuals' bodies."
"The core of being trauma-informed is a commitment to not repeat traumatic experiences."
"We all need to bring our whole selves into the room, including our traumas and our vulnerabilities."
"If we want to be trauma-informed, we need to challenge systems that perpetuate trauma, not just reform them."
"It's important to remember the difference between being trauma extractive versus trauma enriching."
"You cannot cure trauma, but you can become trauma resilient."
"Being trauma-informed is a continuous journey; it's about becoming, not a destination."
"When working with humans, assume everyone has the potential for trauma to show up in interactions."
"You need trusted voices in your research to help navigate potentially triggering topics."
"Creating a safe environment means allowing for pauses and breaks in conversations to minimize retraumatization."
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