"Conceptualizing 'Trauma': Navigating Suffering in International Research"
Publication Type: Podcast Episode
Source: Centre for Research on Security Practices, February 2022
Description: This panel discussion focuses on conceptualizing trauma and suffering-- and how research methods can be used to walk the tightrope of both acknowledging the reality of research participants' suffering, related to war and other mass adversities, while also uncovering their everyday experiences and humanity. Panelists include Bree Akesson, associate professor and Canada research chair in global adversity and wellbeing at Wilfrid Laurier University; Martha Bragin, associate professor at the Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College; and Cindy Sousa, associate professor of social work and social research at Bryn Mawr College.