Working safely with distressing material

This guidance has been informed by trauma informed principles. If you are looking to create guidance for a specific project, goal or individual, using the principles below can act has a good foundation or starting place.

Trauma Informed Principles

1. Peer Support – Value lived experienced and peers

2. Diversity – Acknowledge, respect and embrace diversity

3. Collaboration – Share power and decision-making

4. Empowerment & Choice – Empower people and respect their choices

5. Trustworthiness – Build trust and be transparent

6. Safety – Promote physical and emotional safety

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