Trauma Informed Research Methodologies

About the course

The course is aimed at researchers from a range of disciplines and professional settings who want to learn how to conduct original trauma-informed research, or how to apply the principles of trauma informed research in their research practices.

This course is suitable for anyone interested in or conducting research where trauma is implicated, either as a focus of study, in collaboration with marginalised communities, or with individuals who have suffered trauma due to systemic oppression and structural violence.

Course Content

• Module 1: Introduction to Concepts of Trauma
• Module 2: Trauma-Informed Research Principles
• Module 3: Understanding Decoloniality in Research
• Module 4: Trauma-informed and Decolonial Methodologies
• Module 5: Intersectionality and Research Justice.
• Module 6: Community Engagement and Collaboration
• Module 7: Trauma-Informed and Decolonial Data Collection Methods
• Module 8: Trauma-informed and Decolonial Data Analysis
• Module 9: Ethical Considerations in Trauma-Informed and Decolonial Research.
• Module 10: Reflection and Future Directions

Registration

Entry requirements: Adequate English language and writing proficiency for attending the course.

For more information or to register email ce.administration@uct.ac.za

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Trauma Informed Research Methodologies