Decolonizing Trauma-Informed Practice

Join us for a transformative learning session on Decolonizing Trauma-Informed Practice, particularly within the spheres of research and design. Please note that at the time of registration you can sign up for one of two options.

Wednesday, June 19th from 4:00 - 7:00 pm Pacific Time

Thursday, June 20th from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Pacific Time

Throughout this session, we will critically examine existing frameworks and paradigms, aiming to dismantle institutionalized approaches to trauma that contribute to the pathologization of people’s lived experiences. 

By exploring the origins of common trauma-informed practices and the significance of the liberatory harm reduction movement, we will contextualize trauma within an abolitionist and anti-colonial context. Through practical examples drawn from diverse contexts, we will envision trauma-responsive practices beyond the confines of conventional institutions and focus on how we can address the root causes by working to dismantle systems of oppression.

Through thought-provoking reflections and creative prompts, we will imagine alternative pathways, emphasizing non-prescriptive, non-pathologized, care-based methodologies that prioritize individual agency and community empowerment.

** Please note that Humanitix asks the following questions by default: Name, Email, Mobile. We will not save, use or share your mobile number. We have added a question about Country for tax purposes only. If you have concerns around privacy, please reach out to us at info@pauseandeffect.ca **

Accessibility: This session is offered through Zoom with automated closed captioning in English. We will not have ASL for this offering. We are happy to offer visual descriptions as needed. Before registering, please email us at info@pauseandeffect.ca to share your access needs so that we can do our best to optimize this experience for you.

Recording: This session will be recorded and the recording will be available, only to those who register, until August 1, 2024. We are firm on this timeframe so please keep this in mind as you sign up.

Professional Development: If you have access to professional development funds through your organization, please purchase your ticket at the Starling rate. Note, this workshop is not intended for teams or organizations. If you are interested in this, please email us at info@pauseandeffect.ca to discuss organization/team pricing.

Pricing: There are three ticket options: Dandelion, Fern, and Starling. In order to provide financial accessibility for our learning experiences and honor our commitment to anti-capitalist values, we use a sliding scale model. We ask that you thoughtfully consider your financial capacity and your ability to support a fair and accessible price for fellow learners within our community. We trust that you will respect and honor the labor and knowledge that has gone into creating this session and commit to paying within the appropriate range. We also recognize that some individuals may face additional financial barriers due to unemployment, life transitions, economic injustice, etc. If that is the case, please feel free to reach out to us via email at info@pauseandeffect.ca