Resources
Resources to support trauma-informed practice in education and research
This website brings together guidance, resources and training materials to support the understanding and application of trauma-informed approaches in higher education. It is designed for educators, researchers and professional services staff who want to develop their knowledge and embed trauma-informed principles into their work.
Explore the sections below to learn more about trauma and its impact, discover practical approaches to trauma-informed teaching, research and professional practice, and access resources to support the wellbeing of students and staff.
Foundations of Trauma
Understanding what trauma is, how it affects people, and its prevalence in higher education.
- What is Trauma
- The Neurological Impact of Trauma
- Trauma Prevalence and Exposures in University Students
Understanding Trauma-Informed Practice
Introducing the core concepts, principles and misconceptions.
- What is Trauma-Informed Practice?
- What Trauma-Informed Practice is Not
- Trauma-Informed Principles
Designing a Trauma-Informed University
Considering trauma-informed practice as an institution-wide responsibility.
- Trauma-Informed Practice and Pedagogy as Everyone's Responsibility
- Trauma-Informed Practice Intersection with Other Institutional Agendas
- Barriers to Trauma-Informed Practice
Trauma-Informed Teaching and Learning
Applying trauma-informed principles to learning environments.
- Trauma-informed Sessional approach
- Trauma-informed Pedagogy
- Trauma-Informed Pedagogy: Teaching Global Events
- Trauma-informed Learning in the Online Environment
- Content Warnings, Advisories and Statements
Trauma-Informed Research and Supervision
Using trauma-informed practice to support researchers and supervisors (particularly relevant to those researching or supervising sensitive subjects).
- Trauma-Informed Research Practice
- Trauma-Informed Research Supervision
Trauma-Informed Curriculum and Assessment
Embedding trauma-informed approaches in course design and assessment.
- Trauma-Informed Module Design
- Trauma-Informed Assessment
Trauma-Informed Professional Practice
Supporting staff in their educational and pastoral roles.
- Guidance for Personal Tutors: Responding to Trauma Disclosures
- Setting Boundaries as Part of Trauma-Informed Practice
- Evidence-Based Trauma-Informed Support for Educator
Wellbeing Resources
- Student wellbeing
- Staff Wellbeing
- Secondary Trauma Exposure in Higher Education
Case Studies from UoW
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