“I am so very thrilled that one of our alumni, Megan Legawiec, appeared on an episode of Writers in Tech with Yuval Keshtcher. If you’re curious about trauma-informed content design and its growing impact, this episode is a must-listen.”
Ayhan AlmanClinical Director
Tune in to 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.
This episode covered how trauma-informed principles, originally developed for psychotherapy, are now being applied to digital spaces where people spend significant time. Megan and Yuval discussed the widespread impact of trauma and the importance of creating safe digital experiences.
Megan’s expertise in trauma-informed practices is both theoretical and hands-on:
“l have completed 2 certifications with the Patterns Institute, and that is trauma-informed research. Awesome experience, hands-on and was able to learn theory and then put it into practice.”
“Trauma-informed research is a very real, very important topic for us to tackle. Patterns Institute I recommend highly, really experienced great approach to just understanding how to conduct research in a meaningful way.”
Megan LegawiecSenior Content Designer // Patterns Institute Alumni
Megan and Yuval also explored the key principles of trauma-informed design—safety, trustworthiness, collaboration, empowerment, and cultural considerations—and how they apply across digital experiences. She also highlighted Designed with Care: Creating Trauma-Informed Content by Rachel Edwards as a valuable resource on the topic.
As a trainer at the Patterns Institute, there’s nothing more rewarding than seeing our alumni thrive—not just having their voices heard, but truly making an impact. Megan, thank you for sharing your experience, not just with us, but with those who need it most. If you’re curious about how trauma-informed approaches can shape your practice, take a look at our certification programmes—including our newly launched Level 3. If you’d like to learn more about Megan’s work or connect with her, you can find her on LinkedIn.