Patterns Institute trains people without clinical training who work in 1:1 settings and may encounter trauma survivors. Our programmes cover core concepts in trauma, consent, regulation, and harm reduction. People we train leave more confident in responding to distress, while clear on the boundaries of their role. Our aim is to build practical skills for managing complex situations with care and clarity.
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Trauma-Sensitive Practices
News and Insights:
Educating Without Extracting
An Anti-Colonial Approach to AI
Femma Ashraf, CEO of AstronomicalAI and Clinical Director at the Patterns Institute, spoke at a parliamentary roundtable on AI and inclusivity. On our blog, she reflects on how reclaiming space for Black and Brown women isn’t just about educating others, but about resisting erasure. Learn how her custom GPT embodies that resistance.
Trauma-Informed Content Design
Megan Legawiec on Writers in Tech with Yuval Keshtcher
If you’re interested in how trauma-informed approaches are extending beyond research, Patterns Institute alumni Megan Legawiec answered everything you need to know about trauma-informed content design on the Writers in Tech podcast with Yuval Keshtcher.
Anthology on Trauma-Sensitive Practices
Submit Your Chapter for Publication
Trauma-Sensitive Practices evolve, and so do we. Patterns Institute is leading the way in trauma-informed practices with peer-reviewed publications from top publishers. We invite educators, academics, and professionals—especially those with intersectional perspectives—to contribute to our Anthology on Trauma-Sensitive Practices.
Professional Development:
Training on Trauma-Sensitive Practices
Are your trauma-informed techniques up to date? Our trainers bring clinical insights into the effects of trauma and how it can impact you in 1:1 settings. We create specific training programmes that suit the needs of your teams.
Clinical Supervision in Non-Clinical Settings
Did you know that clinical supervision is essential in non-clinical settings where there’s a risk of encountering trauma? At Patterns Institute, we offer trauma-informed supervision to support your practice.
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Trauma-Sensitive Practitioner Discord Community
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We’re inviting everyone interested in Trauma-Sensitive Practices to join our Discord server! Stay updated with regular news, insights, and discussions in our community. Plus, whenever we have available spaces in our modules, we’ll share exclusive discount codes with members.
DNA of AI: Minds, Bodies and Bonds
Podcast hosted by Femma Ashraf and Ayhan Alman
A podcast focused on the impact of Artificial Intelligence in our lives. Discussions range from AI in cancer diagnosis to the challenges of human-AI interaction and biases in AI systems.
A Practical Guide to Trauma-Sensitive Research
Integrating Trauma-Informed Frameworks into the Qualitative Research Lifecycle
This book is now available and brings together key themes in qualitative research, trauma and artificial intelligence. Visit the Routledge website for more details.