“Coming Together is a Beginning; Keeping Together is Progress; Working Together is Success.”
-Edward Everett Hale-
Vision:
Foster international connections and collaboration to grow the presence of perinatal trauma experiences in research. With the aim to create global actional change.
Mission:
Promote high-quality and high-impact research relating to the topic of birth/perinatal trauma.
Provide members and communities with resources and opportunities to disseminate research, educate, raise awareness and respond to birth/perinatal trauma.
Identify funding opportunities and partners to undertake research and implement findings.
Land Acknowledgment
Co-Founder Teela acknowledges that she is a settler presenting on Treaty 6 Territory within the Métis homelands and Métis Nation of Alberta Region 4. She recognizes this land as the traditional territories of many First Nations, such as the Nehiyaw (Cree), Denesuliné (Dene), Nakota Sioux (Stoney), Anishinaabe (Saulteaux) and Niitsitapi (Blackfoot). She understands that each of us, as helpers, caregivers and researchers, where individuals are vulnerable and seeking support, are in positions of power and knows that it is a privilege and an honour to serve on this land. She acknowledges that as psychologists and helpers in a field, our professions have contributed to the harm of marginalized groups, including Indigenous people. She is continually working on unlearning and working towards reconciliation.
Co-Founder Helen acknowledges Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognizes the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. She pays her respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and to Elders past and present.
“Diversity is having a seat at the table. Inclusion is having a Voice. And Belonging is having that Voice be Heard.”
-Liz Fosslien-
The Global Birth & Perinatal Trauma Research Collaborative is LGBTQIA + friendly and works hard to be an ally to the BIPOC communities that we support. It’s essential for our organization to recognize issues directly affecting the LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities locally and at large and to provide grace (and hopefully space!) for reflection and discussion about these issues from researchers, clinicians and those with life experience. We strive to listen to the storytelling and experiences shared and understand that these populations are underrepresented within research. We understand that we are students in these moments and that individuals from the LGBTQIA+ communities are in the role of experts about their own experiences. We respect and acknowledge preferred pronouns, names and identities. We also aim to recognize the impact that decisions made by our organization will have on our LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities.
We also acknowledge the diverse experiences of people with disabilities. We are committed to driving inclusive research practices that promote respectful, equitable and accessible care for everyone and eliminate barriers to care. We welcome and encourage people with all experiences to participate in our collaborative and associated activities. If there is anything we can do to make this feel safer for you, just let us know. We are open to feedback and understand that this is a learning process and one we may not get perfectly.
