Public Engagement Events
Trauma Informed Public Engagement Methods Workshop with Dr. Kate Lahey
WORKSHOP DETAILS
WHEN: Thursday, November 7, 2024
TIME: 1PM - 4PM (NST)
WHERE: Online via Zoom (Register to recieve the link)
ABOUT THE EVENT
In this collaborative workshop, participants will learn about trauma informed public engagement methods.
Participants will learn about some of the core principles of trauma informed frameworks, such as social justice and sustainability, for engaging with public communities. Together, we will collaborate on envisioning strategies and practices, such as creativity and restorative justice, for bringing these principles to life in interdisciplinary contexts. We will consider how trauma informed methods can guide research practices and community organizing. These methods can be applied to a wide range of research and organizing practices, such as working with communities who have experienced violence or contextualizing historic trauma, for example.
This workshop will be facilitated by Dr. Kate Lahey, who is one of two postdoctoral fellows with the Office of Public Engagement; Dr. Lahey is also hosted by the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador. Dr. Lahey’s research practice centers trauma-informed values such as healing, care, empathy, and social justice.
WHO CAN ATTEND
This workshop is for those interested in learning about how to connect their work to public engagement that is meaningful, caring, and trauma informed.
Academic and non academic stakeholders are invited to participate,including:
- museums and art galleries,
- nonprofits and NGOs,
- government entities,
- corporate bodies,
- policy makers,
- independent artists,
- activists,
- business owners,
- community organizers.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
Participants will be asked to bring an ongoing project or practice in their work to be workshopped.
Together, we will consider how trauma informed public engagement methods can be incorporated in your work.
Participants can expect to gain the following from this workshop:
- An introduction of trauma informed principles, strategies and practices;
- An understanding of how to apply this method to their own research or community engagement practices;
- A creative and collaborative discussion about trauma informed methods for community engaged practices.
BIOGRAPHY
Kate is a writer, musician and educator who holds a PhD from the Women and Gender Studies Institute, University of Toronto. Kate is currently a post doctoral fellow at Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador. As frontperson of the band Weary, Kate recently released their sophomore album ‘Hush’. Kate is an award winning course instructor who teaches at the Gender Studies Department at Memorial University of Newfoundland. Kate is an award winning visual arts critic. Kate’s work explores intergenerational trauma, material and visual culture and memory in Newfoundland. As a Newfoundlander, Kate’s practice engages family knowledge.
Apply Now to Take Part
- Click here to apply.
- Capacity is limited.
- Registration closes on October 24th
- Applicants can expect a decision about their participation by November 1st
Please direct any questions you may have to Kate, at ksl544@mun.ca.