In the past 10 years, research into trauma and it’s whole body effects has skyrocketed. We now know more than ever about the affects of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) on the risk of heart disease or vulnerability to IV drug use. We now know that a holistic approach, with a focus on prevention along with treatment, is one of the best ways forward.
As scientists we run around in lab coats, conducting research and writing up findings, sending papers off to journals to be read by other scientists. But by doing only this, we miss out on something vital. We fail to deliver the science directly to the people who need it most.
And that’s where Trauma, Translated comes in. Whether you’re a person who has experienced ACE’s, a teacher who works with vulnerable children, a foster carer or simply someone interested trauma research – Trauma, Translated exists to break down barriers to accessing scientific research. What started as a few blog posts, translating the latest in trauma science into plain English, has grown into a vision of a better world – one where we’re all equipped with the knowledge we need to set us free.