Announcing New Partnership with the American Society of Interior Designers!
- Christine Cowart
- May 28
- 3 min read
TiD Society and ASID have forged a
new educational partnership.
Together, we are excited to bring you a new
Limited Edition, Exclusive CEU Course!
Join us for this
Introduction to the
Trauma-informed Design Framework
This unique learning opportunity is available only through the ASID Design Learning platform. Trauma-informed Design is a specific methodology supported by research and science to create spaces to aid in the prevention and mitigation of trauma symptoms. The TiD Society has developed a complete educational program for designers to develop their skills as Trauma-informed Design practitioners. ASID is the only interior design organization offering this course, with two more to come later this year. You'll want to take advantage of this learning opportunity to enhance your design toolkit while it lasts!
Learn how to employ the principles of
Trauma-informed Design to create physical spaces
that promote safety, resilience, and healing!
Continuing Education Approvals
1.5 IDCEC CEU | HSW | CC-123582-1000
1.5 AIA LU | HSW | ASIDIntroTiD
Description
Our physical environment can impact our emotions and behaviors, both negatively and positively, increasing or reducing our stress levels. The spaces in which we live and receive services can communicate safety and promote supportive relationships, or they can reinforce lack of dignity and agency. The experience of unsafe, non-supportive spaces is further intensified for individuals who have experienced trauma. This course will examine how interior design practitioners can employ the principles of Trauma-informed Design (TiD) to create physical spaces that promote safety, resilience, and healing. You will be introduced to the current understanding of trauma, how trauma can impact people, and learn about the three spheres and 11 domains of the TiD Framework.
What You Will Learn
Define trauma.
Identify the key principles of a trauma-informed approach.
Discuss the importance of identifying and mitigating stressors in the built environment.
Delineate the three spheres and 11 domains of Trauma-informed Design.
Find further Trauma-informed Design resources.
Don't Miss This Opportunity!
In Case You Missed It:
We will be out in force this summer looking to share, learn, and connect with others who share our passion for promoting healing through thoughtfully created spaces.
Find us at the following events:
Central Library in Copley Square
Boston Public Library
June 3, 2025
700 Boylston Street
Boston, MA
Join Janet Roche and Christine Cowart for a brief discussion about the importance of Trauma-informed Design and a book signing opportunity. We will introduce the key concepts of TiD and discuss how it can apply to all types of spaces, public and private. This talk is free and suitable for those of all levels of interest and experience in TiD. Advance registration requested, but not required.
AIA National Conference on Architecture and Design
June 5-6, 2025
415 Summer Street
Boston, MA
Find Janet Roche and Christine Cowart on the expo and networking hub at the American Institute of Architects National Conference. We'd love to connect and learn about your work and all the innovative approaches to TiD you've applied in your practice!
NeoCon
June 10, 2025
222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza
Chicago, IL
Janet Roche will be highlighted at this year's NeoCon, along with Kay Sargent, Tara Conningham, and moderator Tracy Brower, for special featured presentation entitled:
Brain Works in the Workplace: Decoding Neurodiversity.
Come learn about the intersection of universal design, neuroinclusion, and Trauma-informed Design, and how you can create environments that celebrate the value brought to organizations through diverse ways of thinking.
ASID GATHER 2025 National Conference
August 17-19, 2025
159 Northside Drive SE
Atlanta, GAA
Christine Cowart and Adrienne Erdman will host two micro-sessions at ASID's GATHER event in Georgia this summer:
Trauma-informed Design Framework In Snapshots
and
.Do No Harm: The Heart of Trauma-informed Design Research.
We'll also host one or more book signing events while we're there. Whether you're looking for a sneak-peak into the TiD Framework, interested in learning more about how to conduct research in a trauma-informed way, or just want to hear about what we'll be offering next, come chat with us to get your signed copy of the TiD Framework while you're there!
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