A trauma-informed approach means understanding how trauma affects people and making sure services respond in ways that feel safe and respectful.
Instead of asking “What’s wrong with you?”, a trauma-informed approach would ask “What happened to you?”. This shift helps reduce blame and shame from people who have experienced trauma.
Trauma-informed physical activity (TIPA) means designing and delivering exercise in a way that understands trauma and its effects. It’s about creating spaces that feel safe and supportive.
In 2022, we commissioned a 3-year PhD in partnership with Loughborough University to explore trauma informed approaches in physical activity. We've turned the research into a summary report for the sport sector.
