Skill Sharing
Published: 27 March 2024
As part of the skill sharing objectives of Byres Hub and making connections between our researchers and hub groups, Jala Rizeq recently delivered a workshop to members of Central and West Integration Network (CWIN) on trauma informed community engagement
As part of the skill sharing objectives of Byres Hub and making connections between our researchers and hub groups, Jala Rizeq
recently delivered a workshop to members of Central and West Integration Network (CWIN) on trauma informed community engagement. The workshop engaged CWIN staff and volunteers working with people affected by war displacement, and conflict-related traumas and post-integration trauma and stress. The first part of the workshop focussed on understanding key concepts, identifying traumatic events, reflecting on traumatic reactions, and identifying health promoting coping strategies. The role of volunteers and staff at the CWIN in the pathway to recovery was also reflected on. The second part of the workshop included a co-production activity, whereby the participants produced a set of guidelines for their organisation on how to interact with community members to be 'trauma- aware.'
“Facilitator had a great approach to the session from setting boundaries for discussion at the start and leading into co-producing guidelines at the end. Session felt like a very positive and informative experience.” CWIN
Jala said that she appreciated the opportunity to engage in meaningful collaborative work with community partners, increasing her sense of connection, responsibility, and belonging within the community.
If you would like to hear more about this work, Jala Rizeq will also be speaking with community members, staff and students on the 8th of April, at our next Hub Monday ‘Trauma Talks’. At this session, Jala will lead a discussion on trauma experience, including what it means and how it is expressed or observed. This session is meant to offer a space for community organisations to discuss the trauma experiences relevant to the communities they work with and an opportunity to reflect on pathways to recovery.
This follow’s Danielle Cairns and Elaine Hindle of the Population Health Research Facility’s Hub Monday on 26th February ‘Small data: hints and tips for data management and Dr Sharon Greenwood’s Hub Monday on 25th March on ‘Substance use and health and wellbeing
First published: 27 March 2024
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