Thoughts from an intern: Rhea's experience with TTI
Rhea Tzallas explains why she she found being a TTI intern so helpful for her personal and career development.
Experts inform TTI's approach
Trauma Treatment International hosted an Experts’ Day to gather evidence to design and inform our Organisational Trauma Exposure Assessment process.
Why mental health plans are vital during Covid and beyond
Organisations across all sectors must prioritise the mental health of their workforce in light of the Covid-19 pandemic, says the co-founder of Trauma Treatment International.
TTI appoints new CEO Quendreda Geuter
Trauma Treatment International is delighted to welcome Quendreda Geuter, who will be taking on the role of CEO in January 2021.
TTI receives new grant funding from the National Lottery Community Fund
TTI is delighted to announce that we have received new funding from The National Lottery Community Fund for a project to address some of the needs of UK based organisations working with traumatised groups amplified by COVID-19.
New research published by TTI co-founder Katy Robjant and colleagues
The article: “Trauma, Aggression, and Post Conflict Perpetration of Community Violence in Female Former Child Soldiers—A Study in Eastern DR Congo” was published on 2 October 2020 in the journal Frontiers in Psychiatry by Katy Robjant, Sabine Schmitt, Amani Chibashimba, Samuel Carleial, Thomas Elbert and Anke Koebach.
What motivates TTI co-founder Katy Robjant?
We spoke to TTI co-founder Katy Robjant about her work, her motivations and her love for Narrative Exposure Therapy.
How can trauma-exposed organisations improve staff well-being and resilience?
TTI spoke with Dr Annis Cohen, clinical psychologist and TTI associate, about her experience working with trauma exposed organisations. Here is what she had to say.
Without justice and recognition, the genocide by ISIS continues
International Justice Day should serve as a warning to all perpetrators that they will face their time in court and be brought to justice for their heinous crimes. ISIS cannot be considered a defeated enemy whilst it continues to escape justice. Now is the time to put an end to impunity.
Allegations of torture by UK troops have bigger consequences beyond murder and illegality
On Monday, BBC Panorama and the Sunday Times revealed details of their investigation into alleged war crimes committed by British Special Forces in Afghanistan and Iraq, spanning almost 20 years. Whilst these alleged crimes are undeniably cruel and shocking - the investigation also reveals how senior military leadership and the British Government sought to cover them up and ensure nobody was prosecuted.
The ramifications from these allegations, if true, are extremely concerning and are ultimately putting troops at risk.
Football, Injuries and post-match PTSD
Earlier this week I wrote an article on the potential fallout from the injury sustained by Andre Gomes during a football match last Sunday. I thought it important to get the message out to a wider audience, and specifically highlight how traumatic events can lead to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), or not.
Rob raises over £4,000 for TTI
Rob Lewis, our Trustee here at TT Intl ran the London Marathon at the end of April. We are happy to report that he completed it in record time and also raised over £4,000 for TTI!