This session is part of the ESRC Centre for Society and Mental Health's Research Methods Primers and Provocations series.

Join this seminar with Dr Nicola Lester for an introduction to a trauma informed approach to research practice.

We will explore the topics below, with time for an audience Q&A discussion:
• Understanding trauma and its effects
• An introduction to trauma informed practice
• The principles of a trauma informed approach in research practice
• Understanding vicarious trauma

The seminar is open to all, at any level of familiarity with the topic. 

How to join this event

This is an online event taking place on Zoom. It is free and open for all to attend.

Please click this link to register for your place. 

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with the login details for the session on Zoom.
 

About the presenter

Dr Nicola Lester specialises in working with psychological trauma and supports organisations in the UK and overseas to develop trauma informed approaches to practice. She has recently been awarded a PhD in Politics and International Relations from Cardiff University where her research focused on exploring the experiences of bereaved military families following the death of their loved one whilst serving overseas in Iraq and Afghanistan. She has a specialist interest in understanding how organisational responses to traumatic bereavement impact on the bereaved family and has worked previously with a range of statutory and non-statutory services in the aftermath of a crisis, including war, sexual violence, terrorism and hostage taking.