We understand the profound impact trauma has on individuals and organisations. That's why we developed The Hope Hierarchy™, a revolutionary, trauma-informed tool.
This powerful method translates complex scientific principles into actionable design strategies, all aimed at creating environments that genuinely support wellbeing, healing, and long-term recovery.
Think of trauma-informed design as your silent partner, empowering your staff reduce vicarious trauma and your clients to heal and transition to the next stage of their lives as quickly and smoothly as possible.
A pretty space won't aid in recovery,
but a trauma-informed space will.
We're Kylie & Jane from Design for Hope, your partners in Trauma-Informed Design.
We work with leaders and change-makers committed to client-centred, ethical service delivery who find their current spaces uninspiring.
Perhaps they're not fully supporting client recovery, inadvertently triggering clients, failing to build trust, or even contributing to your staffs vicarious trauma.
All our project starts with an audit of your current space. We pinpoint the underlying issues, cultural sensitivities, what your clients truly need to heal, and the support your staff needs. Then, we design an environment that reflects your therapeutic goals, supports wellbeing, and builds trust and dignity.
At Design for Hope, we recognise that our physical environment profoundly impacts our health and wellbeing. Scientific research clearly demonstrates how design elements subtly yet powerfully influence our body and mind, often below our conscious awareness. This impact is even more significant for individuals with heightened sensitivities due to traumatic experiences.
While many clinicians champion trauma-informed care policies, the physical environments of treatment facilities often fall short, lacking the corresponding therapeutic impact. Design for Hope bridges this critical gap. Combining our interdisciplinary expertise in psychology and interior design, we create trauma-sensitive spaces that actively support healing and recovery. Our approach ensures that the physical environment truly complements and enhances therapeutic objectives, completing your vision of comprehensive trauma-informed care.
We utilise our proprietary Hope Hierarchy™ framework to identify and prioritise design elements that help achieve desired therapeutic outcomes. This evidence-based approach, firmly grounded in scientific research, guides our design process and ensures our spaces genuinely promote healing and wellbeing.
