Purpose and Significance

In a rapidly changing world, the impacts of global challenges and trauma are often overlooked. Incorporating trauma-informed approaches into education can address the global need for open discourse about trauma. 

The integration of psychological and cultural aspects of trauma in a Transdisciplinary Trauma Course aimed to help EUniWell students understand the influence of trauma on themselves, others, and societies. It aimed to foster trauma awareness, resilience, and coping skills. By raising trauma awareness, the project sought to contribute to a more inclusive, sustainable, and transformative way of thinking, thus reducing inequalities.

Implementation Method and Timeline

TRAUMA2 resulted from ongoing collaboration between the University of Florence, Nantes Université, Semmelweis University, and Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, which began with the SFC5 TRAUMA project.

Outcomes

The project successfully implemented a transdisciplinary trauma pilot course taught across four participating universities. The course was completed by 14 students, who received a certificate of attendance, and study materials were provided in various formats

Key outcomes of the project included the organisation of an international workshop in Florencen the preparation of a Trauma Handbook and a journal article based on data collected from a student survey. The Trauma Handbook, comprising 12 chapters authored by 10 contributors, is currently in the editorial process and scheduled for publication in June 2026. The team also presented a panel debate at the EABCT Congress in Belgrade, Serbia, and conducted seminars related to the Trauma Handbook