Episode 22: Trauma Informed Interviews
This podcast episode of Coloring Outside the Memos with Dr. Tiffany Monique Quash and Dr. Lizzy Bartelt explores trauma-informed interviews in qualitative research. They discuss the inevitability of trauma surfacing in research, how it affects both participants and researchers, and strategies for conducting ethical and compassionate interviews. The hosts emphasize self-care techniques, such as grounding exercises, therapy, and recognizing personal emotional triggers. They also highlight the importance of support systems, flexible deadlines, and institutional changes to better support researchers dealing with traumatic content. The episode balances academic insights with personal experiences, providing an engaging and thought-provoking discussion.
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Trauma Informed Interviews
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