Date of Award
Fall 11-22-2024
Document Type
Masters Thesis
Degree Name
M.A. in Quantitative Research Methods
Organizational Unit
Morgridge College of Education, Research Methods and Information Science, Research Methods and Statistics
First Advisor
Nicholas Cutforth
Second Advisor
P. Bruce Uhrmacher
Third Advisor
Lisa Martinez
Copyright Statement / License for Reuse
All Rights Reserved.
Keywords
Community-based research, Mental health, Qualitative, Trauma-informed design
Abstract
This case study utilized a community-based research framework to explore how the Trauma-Informed Design framework can be implemented in a mental health setting. This study focused on the site of Empower Therapy Practice, a private mental health practice in the Denver Metro Area, to engage clients and staff to participate in advisory boards and inform the interior design of a new office space. To explore the application of Trauma-Informed Design, participants engaged in a variety of research activities, including an evaluative questionnaire, Photovoice, and focus group. Advisory board members identified various aspects of Trauma-Informed Design which meaningfully translate to therapeutic spaces, while also providing an alternative, simplified framework that more accurately represents the interior design needs associated with a mental health setting. These findings demonstrate the importance of exploring the application of trauma-informed frameworks across settings and utilizing community-based research principles to tailor the framework to the needs of a specific community and setting.
Copyright Date
11-2024
Publication Statement
Copyright is held by the author. User is responsible for all copyright compliance.
Rights Holder
Marie Spence
Provenance
Received from author
File Format
application/pdf
Language
English (eng)
Extent
116 pgs
File Size
9.7 MB
Recommended Citation
Spence, Marie, "Evaluating Trauma-Informed Design in a Mental Health Setting: A Community-Based Research Case Study" (2024). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 2499.
https://digitalcommons.du.edu/etd/2499
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Community-Based Research Commons, Other Statistics and Probability Commons, Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy Commons
