This lecture by Darren Abrahams is a logical continuation of the previous one. In the previous lecture, we explored the definition of trauma and its impact, the prerequisites for using trauma-informed art, and its examples. In this lecture, Darren discussed leadership, its key elements, and the principles to consider when implementing trauma-informed projects.
Darren Abrahams is a singer, coach, trauma therapist and trainer working internationally to support changemaking leaders navigate crises while prioritising wellbeing. Darren is co-founder of The Human Hive, a social enterprise with the ambition to train 8 million regenerative ChangeMakers by 2030. He is on the steering team of The Complete Freedom of Truth, an international youth-led project developing global youth citizenship through culture and the arts, and serves as a trainer and Wellbeing Adviser for Musicians Without Borders, where he trains musicians to use music for peacebuilding. Darren is co-founder of the One World Orchestra, an inter-cultural ensemble of musicians based in the UK, exploring the idea of ‘Home’ through music. Additionally, he co-presents the Conscious Creative Leadership podcast with Nadine Benjamin MBE, discussing leadership in the 21st Century. Darren is an expert at helping people feel safe while bringing communities together for healing.
We provide a video recording of the lecture for those who could not attend the meeting. This lecture will be valuable for students and professionals in the arts, psychologists, art therapists, and anyone interested in the topic of trauma and planning to create trauma-informed projects.