Blog

<div class="xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs x126k92a"><div dir="auto">'Researching Trauma'</div><div dir="auto"><br data-mce-bogus="1"></div><div dir="auto"><br></div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a"><div dir="auto">I'm currently knee deep in co-writing a book titled, 'Threads of trauma' which is scheduled for release in Spring 2024. We've had to be mindful of so many complex narratives as we progressed through countries, documents and lived experiences.</div><div dir="auto"><br></div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a"><div dir="auto">Trauma is a complex endeavour because of the multifaceted nature of trauma and its impact on individuals, groups, communities and countries. Trauma is not just the initial life-threatening event but also encompasses the ongoing impact on a person's mind, brain, and body. Indeed, the body keeps the score...</div><div dir="auto"><br></div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a"><div dir="auto">Trauma can be further complicated by differential behavioral responses, individualised reactions, and the development of conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and we look at some of these in our book. Ethical considerations in trauma research include issues such as retraumatisation of survivors, the morality of investigating perpetrators of trauma, and neglecting to provide intervention.</div><div dir="auto"><br></div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a"><div dir="auto">Complex trauma, which involves cumulative exposure to traumatic experiences, can have profound and ongoing impacts on an individual's development and health. So understanding the complexities of trauma requires a holistic and scientific approach to treatment and research, considering the physiological, psychological, and social aspects of trauma.</div><div dir="auto"><br></div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a"><div dir="auto">References</div><div dir="auto"><br></div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a"><div dir="auto"><a class="x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x6umtig x1b1mbwd xaqea5y xav7gou x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz xt0b8zv x1fey0fg" role="link" href="https://growmindfulness.com/trauma-treatment-understanding-the-complexity-of-trauma/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" data-mce-href="https://growmindfulness.com/trauma-treatment-understanding-the-complexity-of-trauma/" data-mce-tabindex="0">https://growmindfulness.com/trauma-treatment.../</a></div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a"><div dir="auto"><a class="x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x6umtig x1b1mbwd xaqea5y xav7gou x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz xt0b8zv x1fey0fg" role="link" href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3181588/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" data-mce-href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3181588/" data-mce-tabindex="0">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3181588/</a></div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a"><div dir="auto"><a class="x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x6umtig x1b1mbwd xaqea5y xav7gou x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz xt0b8zv x1fey0fg" role="link" href="https://mspgh.unimelb.edu.au/centres-institutes/onemda/research-group/indigenous-health-equity-unit/research/HPNF/understanding-complex-trauma" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" data-mce-href="https://mspgh.unimelb.edu.au/centres-institutes/onemda/research-group/indigenous-health-equity-unit/research/HPNF/understanding-complex-trauma" data-mce-tabindex="0">https://mspgh.unimelb.edu.au/.../understanding-complex...</a></div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a"><div dir="auto"><br></div></div>