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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 In this special community call, produced in partnership by Rosenfeld Media’s Advancing Research and Enterprise Experience curation teams, Uday Gajendar facilitated a discussion about the long tail of trauma, with Rachael Dietkus, LCSW, Dawn E. Shedrick, LCSW, and Dr. Dawn Emerick.
Key Insights
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Trauma-informed practices need to be culturally sensitive and flexible to different populations.
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Researchers must prioritize self-care to manage vicarious trauma during emotionally charged work.
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Involving lived experience in research design enhances sensitivity and relevance to participants' needs.
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Establishing a supportive environment can minimize the risk of retraumatization during interviews.
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There is a crucial distinction between trauma-informed care and merely commodifying the concept for marketing purposes.
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Understanding the broader systemic issues around trauma is essential for ethical research practices.
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Self-education about trauma and its effects is critical for responsible design and research work.
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The importance of teamwork and support within research teams to navigate emotional challenges is emphasized.
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Engaging community stakeholders from the outset builds trust and efficacy in research practices.
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The ongoing evolution of trauma-informed care reflects an understanding that this is a journey, not a destination.
Notable Quotes
"My name is Chris Geese, and I'm a senior research strategist at Workday."
"Trauma can show up in different ways and does not impact us all in the same way."
"Being trauma-informed is a commitment to not repeat those experiences and moving towards healing."
"It's really about an approach; there's no single method that works in all situations."
"Understanding trauma means recognizing that it's a response to experiences that overwhelm an individual."
"It’s critical to center the voices and experiences of those directly impacted by trauma in research processes."
"How do we ensure our research improves the lives of community folks?"
"We need to question the motivation behind projects claiming to be trauma-informed."
"Being trauma-informed is a journey; you never completely arrive, it's a continuous process of learning and adapting."
"If you're working with humans, you're working with trauma."
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