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 clients to heal and transition to the next stage of their lives as quickly and smoothly as possible.
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.
Using Trauma-Informed Design to Heal
Services
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Environmental Design Audit
A tailored environmental design audit & high level strategy for your property. Using our proprietary framework, we review your spaces in line with your goals for therapeutic or productivity outcomes.
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Therapeutic Spaces
A tailored trauma-informed design audit & design specification package. Our proprietary audit guides the design specification based on the priorities of yours and your clients needs. It outlines exactly how to achieve the trauma-informed outcomes. From vision board to shopping list.
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Work Spaces
A tailored Workspace Audit and Design Specification package. Our proprietary framework for Engagement, Productivity and Wellbeing uses a highly collaborative approach to workspace design, ensuring that future design recommendations are based on a deep understanding of the specific functional and psychological aspects of working in your business.