Trauma-Informed Design education for designers, researchers, and changemakers
Build and bring trauma-aware understanding into your work.
For those who show up.
In design sessions, workshops, research, and civic work. You are passionate about making positive changes in the community.
Trauma-informed design practice helps you engage with equity-driven, sensitive work with more awareness and confidence.
Trauma-Informed Design Workshop series
New dates added for November
Foundations: Understanding Trauma in Design Contexts
Thursday, November 5, 2026 · 2–3:30 pm EST​
Trauma-Informed Design Research Application
Thursday, November 12, 2026 · 2–3:30 pm EST​
Researcher Wellbeing: Secondary Trauma & Team Practices
Thursday, November 19, 2026 · 2–3:30 pm EST
Live online, small cohort.
Empowering you to stay grounded through the impactful work you carry.
Hitomi is a licensed Psychotherapist and Design Researcher with 12 years of experience. Through education on trauma-informed practice, psychology, and human-centred design, Hitomi supports individuals and teams to cultivate emotional regulation, self-awareness, and connection.
The Trauma-Informed Design workshop series grew directly from my experience leading sensitive design work and deep training in psychotherapy to help designers and researchers navigate trauma-related contexts with care.
So you can keep doing meaningful work, without losing yourself in it.
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