About us
The Centre for Interdisciplinary Trauma Research logo expresses trauma as the disruption in the flow of life forces – Wairua (spiritual), Waiora (health) and Waiata (rhythm of life).
Health is re-gained when these life forces are able to flow again freely without impediment, te wairere au noa.
Trauma impacts people and relationships.
Aim of the centre
The Centre for Interdisciplinary Trauma Research (CITR) conducts trauma research that contributes to the health and wellbeing of people living in Aotearoa New Zealand. Te Tiriti o Waitangi is a foundational document of Aotearoa New Zealand and guides our theory and practice. We hold ourselves accountable to whānau, families and communities for their aspirations for health.
We are a community of research and practice that:
- Integrates multiple perspectives and methodologies for understanding and investigating trauma and healing
- Applies the AUT Te Aronui framework: Whakaawe, Whakaea, Whakamana and Whakanui
- Supports postgraduate students and emerging researchers
- Collaborates with communities local and international
- Disrupts systemic and structural violence
- Contributes to evidence-based trauma-informed healing centred practice
- Showcases world-leading trauma and violence research
The CITR connects us with one another, AUT and the communities in which we live and work.
Community of Scholars
The Centre for Interdisciplinary Trauma Research Community of Scholars was established to support scholars in trauma-related research.
Meet the team
The centre has a diverse team of researchers working across a range of projects