Storytelling can build empathy, raise awareness, and move people to action. But when working with individuals who’ve experienced trauma, how we gather and share stories matters.
This free toolkit gives you the resources to uplift authentic voices while protecting the emotional safety of everyone involved.
What’s Inside
The Trauma-Informed Storytelling Toolkit provides customizable Google Doc templates and resources to help nonprofits gather and tell stories that promote safety and resist harm.
You’ll receive customizable templates and tools, including:
✅ Story Gathering & Distribution Guidelines – Principles for collecting stories with care and sharing them responsibly
✅ Media Consent Form – A customizable form to honor storyteller boundaries and permissions
✅ Story Workflow Template – A process map to manage stories from outreach to publication
✅ Trauma-Informed Interview Guide – Techniques to center agency and minimize retraumatization
✅ Body Scan Meditation – A mindfulness audio to support storyteller wellness before and after sharing.
By implementing these resources, your nonprofit can uplift authentic voices from your community while prioritizing the safety, agency, and healing of story owners.
Trauma-informed storytelling is a practice, not a checklist. This toolkit is a starting point to help your nonprofit center care, consent, and community in every story you share.
Remember, this trauma-informed storytelling is a journey, not a destination. Thank you for being part of the movement toward safer, more intentional storytelling!
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