Translating Trauma
Visualizing neuroplasticity for trauma-focused psychoeducation
A multimedia psychoeducational project translating contemporary neuroscience for adults with histories of childhood interpersonal trauma and healthcare providers. Developed with the Trauma Therapy Program at Women’s College Hospital for integration into its e-health programming.
Role
Research · Content · Illustration · Animation · Design
Audience
Trauma therapy participants · Healthcare providers
Partner
Women’s College Hospital, Trauma Therapy Program
Media
Animation · Scientific illustration · Graphic narrative
Context
MScBMC Master’s Research Project · 2025–2026
Suite overview
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1A — What the brain does
Animation
1B — Basic brain anatomy
Illustrations
2A — Neurons & connections
Illustrations
2B — Neuroplasticity
Illustrations
3A — Trauma & stress
Comic
3B — Healing & plasticity
Animation
1A — What the brain does
A narrated 2D animation introduces the brain as an interconnected, adaptive system while establishing the project’s character and nature-based visual language. Familiar, everyday functions provide an accessible entry point before the module moves into more detailed neuroscience.
