What if the very spaces designed for healing were unintentionally creating stress?

You know when a space feels off, even if you can't say why. In environments designed for healing, these subtle signals can quietly undermine recovery. This post shares two real-world examples from our Trauma-Informed Design Audit that illustrate how subtle details, like a colour palette or a misplaced toy, can become significant barriers to psychological safety and healing.

Hope is not a "soft concept" but a scientifically-backed driver for trauma recovery. Explore how the neurobiology of hope empowers healing and discover The Hope Hierarchy™ for designing spaces that cultivate lasting transformation.

What is Trauma-Informed Design? In this article we answer questions about Trauma-Informed Design. How is it different? What trauma is influenced by design? How does the type of trauma influence the design process? What is the priority when using Trauma-Informed Design? Who is it for?

Using trauma informed design in places where women are in crisis helps to accelerate the healing process.

While clinicians and social workers are embracing trauma-informed care policies and practices, the physical environments of treatment facilities often lack the corresponding therapeutic impact. Read how we used trauma informed design to give Erin’s Place a feeling of warmth and support for those working tirelessly to help survivors of DFV to get back on their feet again.