Expertise & Services
At the heart of what I do is a simple yet profound goal: helping individuals and organisations create spaces that are safe, inclusive, and conducive to healing.
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Design Ethnography
The re-functionalisation of spaces through communication and visual processes: My research in design ethnography explores how spaces can be redesigned or repurposed to meet the evolving needs of their users. This involves a detailed study of existing spatial functionalities and the potential for integrating new communication and visual elements to enhance interaction and usability. By focusing on the human-centred aspects of space, I aim to create environments that are more adaptable and responsive to individual and community needs.
Building Knowledge for Safe Practices
Training
Tailored for organisations such as schools, healthcare providers, corporations, and mental health professionals, my training programs empower teams to create environments that promote safety and well-being.
• Anthropological Insights: Exploring cultural perspectives on pressing public issues, fostering deeper understanding and inclusivity.
• Safeguarding: Implementing strategies to protect children and vulnerable individuals from harm, abuse, and maltreatment.
• Trauma-Informed Design: Equipping participants to understand and address trauma within their professional settings, such as social work, education, and healthcare. Learn how to facilitate and evaluate safety and well-being for both staff and service users.
Supporting Personal Journeys of Healing
Consultation
Designed for individuals, this service offers a supportive framework for trauma survivors to reconstruct their stories and make sense of their experiences. I offer:
• Guidance in practicing autoethnography as a method of self-reflection and storytelling with the aim of increasing awareness of creating a safe environment for coping with trauma
• Evidence-based strategies for understanding and transforming personal environments into safe spaces that foster resilience and healing.
• Creative tools to help individuals gain greater control over their surroundings and coping mechanisms.
Informing Trauma-Informed Design and Practice
Research
This service is aimed at organisations and architects looking to integrate trauma awareness into their projects, prioritising a holistic approach to safety and accessibility.
• Research for the Built Environment: Conducting qualitative interviews and visual ethnography to inform residential and public architecture.
• Trauma-Informed Design Principles: Introducing evidence-based practices to re-envision place-making to accommodate the needs of traumatised individuals and prevent harm.
• Collaborative Place-Making: Providing actionable insights on how trauma awareness can transform the design process and enhance the lived experience of spaces.
Contact me to learn how I can help transform your space into an environment that truly connects and heals.
Ready to create spaces that are culturally profound and psychologically supportive?
Discover how anthropological expertise can help you promote environments that foster healing and understanding
Whether you want to design a trauma-informed space or need to increase awareness in coping with trauma, I offer tailored solutions that are scientifically grounded and human-centred.
Drawing on anthropological insights, my services are designed to support diverse needs across educational, professional, and personal contexts.