Intro to Trauma-Informed Practice for Cultural Organisations

Workshop introducing arts and heritage professionals to trauma-informed practice and how it applies within an arts and culture context.
About this Event

This 3 hour in-person workshop will be delivered by Louise Thompson of Mindful Museums. The workshop will introduce arts, museum and heritage professionals to trauma-informed practice and how it applies within an arts and culture context.

The session will explore

- What is trauma? How does it impact the way people engage with the arts and culture? Exploring barriers and what cultural organisations can do to improve access.

- Categories of trauma relevant to arts and culture.

- The 6 principles of trauma-informed practice and how they translate into museum and gallery practice.

Louise Thompson is an independent consultant that helps museums, galleries and heritage organisations create more inclusive, trauma-informed and wellbeing-focused experiences for communities, staff and volunteers. With over 20 years' experience in the cultural sector, including 15 years at Manchester Art Gallery, Louise specialises in trauma-informed practice, mindfulness and creative health in cultural organisations. She has worked with venues such as Art Fund, Wellcome Collection, Plus Tate, Moderna Museet and National Museums Scotland.

Louise's website: https://mindfulmuseums.org/