Practical workshop on trauma-informed approaches to research and teaching

The large-scale resettlement of Ukrainian refugees across Europe has drawn growing research interest from linguists, sociolinguists, sociologists, and educators. Yet, in most cases, neither researchers nor educators have specialized training in working with populations who may have been exposed to traumatic events. This gap is significant, as psychological trauma can profoundly affect learning, communication, and participation.

This practical workshop comprises three sessions focusing on trauma-informed teaching, trauma-informed research, and self-care/burnout prevention when working with individuals impacted by significant stress or trauma. The workshop will be led by Anna Lenchovska, a Ukrainian psychologist specializing in trauma-informed education and research. The workshop will be delivered in English and is open to faculty, students, practitioners, and community partners who work with displaced or war-affected communities.

The workshop will be offered in person (UB 244) and via Zoom. Please register here by November 3 (Zoom details will be sent after registration). 

Program	Tuesday, November 11, UB 244 (Universitetsbiblioteket)
10.00 - 10.45	Introduction & presentation of current Ukraine-related projects at C-LaBL/ISK
10.45 - 11.30	Trauma-informed approaches to research: Part I
11.30 - 11.45	Coffee break
11.45 - 12.30	Trauma-informed approaches to research: Part II
12.30 - 13.30	Lunch
13.30 - 14.15	Trauma-informed approaches to teaching: Part I
14.15 - 14.30	Coffee break
14.30 - 15.15	Trauma-informed approaches to teaching: Part II
15.15 - 15.30	Coffee break
15.30 - 16.30	Self-care and burnout prevention
18:00	Tapas & mixer in Árdna

Photo credit: Valentyn Kuzan

This event is supported by NordForsk grant to the LINC project (Project No 191524) and the Trond Mohn Stiftelse grant to the Center for Language, Brain & Learning (C-LaBL), project number TMS2023UIT01.