'Trauma Informed Research Matters’ training

Training delivered by Second Step Bristol that supports trauma informed research practice for academics, researchers and those who support research infrastructure in the region.

Training in 2027

‘Trauma Informed Research Matters’ training is in person in central Bristol. Here are the dates for 2027:

19 January
20 April
6 July
5 October

Background

The Adversity and Trauma HIT led the development and rollout of the Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire ‘Trauma Informed in Research Matters’ training.

Training is delivered by Second Step, a community based organisation that has expertise in mental health.

The training aims to help researchers and voluntary sector colleagues to be more trauma aware and sensitive within their research practice.

Outcomes

Evaluation has showed that the training has had an extremely positive impact. It has been recognised as an important resource to support changes in research culture through improved understanding of how to engage and coproduce research with people who have lived experience of adversity, trauma and mental health challenges.

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Evaluation of training