In the context of interviewing victims of crime, behavioural science tells us that trauma-informed practices will result in improved outcomes. For law enforcement, forensic interviewers, and advocates, this is critical in obtaining quantity and quality communication from victims. When a witness or victim of a crime is required to recount their experience, they are essentially reliving their trauma. With the trauma comes a significant emotional, mental and physical effect which can dramatically impact a victim's ability to engage in the interview process. For this reason, a victim-centred, trauma-informed approach by an interviewer with specialized training is recognized as best practice. The psychological and physiological impact can present in many ways that make a successful interview challenging. An increase in cortisol levels resulting in anxiety Feeling unsafe, judged, intimidated Hyper-arousal Poor memory retrieval Lack of engagement Dissociation Our built environment also has a profound effect on mood and behaviour. Therein lies an opportunity to utilize evidence-based, trauma-informed design to improve the experience of victims and by extension the quality of the interview. The soft interview room has become integral to law enforcement's investigative toolbox in many parts of the world. Using intentional design strategies that are informed by the neurobiology of trauma, we can mitigate the effects of trauma and ensure we are not further traumatizing victims. In designing this space, details matter! It's more than just a couple of couches and a paint colour thought to be calming. Choosing the right kind of seating can give the victim a sense of support, and agency, and eliminate a power differential. Specific design elements create positive distraction which helps with attention restoration. In simple terms, the interview process is difficult and the victim needs moments of relief. Effective design can improve this. According to Dr. Stephanie Liddicoat-Ocampo Ph.D., Architectural research at the University of Melbourne, placement of furnishings affects perceptions of psychological safety, willingness to disclose and to build rapport. Mitigating potential triggers and environmental stressors is made possible by intentional design choices to create a supportive and restorative space. Lighting, especially in windowless rooms, dramatically affects mood and behaviour that is widely underestimated. Studies have shown that brighter light can intensify emotions - not a desirable result for this kind of interview. Lighting will change the colour and texture of everything in the space. The good news is there are solutions for a wide range of budgets. Every element of this space can potentially affect the occupants negatively or positively. This is not about decorating a pretty room or simply being "homey". This is about strategically designing a space to produce a desired outcome. For forensic interviewing of children and youth, the design of this space is crucial to the process and the outcome . Science informs this process and has the potential to be transformational. Forensic interviewing of child victims requires very thoughtful and strategic intervention in terms of the design of a space that creates an optimal environment for the desired results. Law enforcement has recognized the need to improve training in interviewing skills. A trauma-informed approach is essential in this process. Equally important is providing a space that supports these efforts. This is my passion project. My goal is to create spaces that support victims through their profoundly difficult journey. There are many people involved in the legal process of securing justice for victims of crime. I am here to play my small part.

Let me start by saying these shows are "reality tv" with little actual reality. However, here's why we love them... We meet the people, their spaces and their challenges. Connection - we can relate to these everyday people that are just like us. To spice things up and really tug at our heartstrings, there is often a story of how their current space has a profoundly negative effect on the family. The challenges are really about how the space does not meet all their functional needs. This has a daily devasting impact on the physical and mental well-being of all the stakeholders. Enter the heroes - the designers & their amazing tradespeople to save the day. In the big reveal, the space is transformed into a perfect marriage of function and jaw-dropping beauty. Tears flow, and beaming smiles of the awe-struck homeowners who can't believe their eyes. What this is really about is EMOTION. It's about how this space makes us feel a certain way. Mood and behaviour. It's about a space that actually makes life easier. It's life-changing. Transformational. Your built environment should make life easier, meet the needs of all of its users, improve mental and physical health, be inclusive and empower you. Your space should support your needs, restore your mental capacity and encourage creativity, performance, learning, productivity and much more. That's Evidence-Based Design.

There has long been a shortage of supportive housing in Ontario for our vulnerable populations. The impact of the pandemic has left many commercial and institutional spaces empty which provides some new opportunities. Blue Door seized one such opportunity and asked us to transform their former offices into transitional housing for families. The Abode Supportive Housing Program is for vulnerable families that will receive support for up to one year. The project involved repurposing three individual offices into bedrooms and using the large meeting room for a family room and kitchen area. So how do you convert an office into a bedroom? On the surface, any decorator can give you many ideas to create an Instagram-worthy result. The reality is that the environment they are provided with needs to support recovery from past and present trauma for the clients seeking this kind of program. Simply providing a pretty place to live in fails to recognize the scope and impact of the trauma that has been experienced. Psychological triggers must be addressed in terms of how the physical space contributes to retraumatization. This in turn can inhibit a client's ability to fully engage in all the other support services offered to them. Evidence-based design principles involve addressing the many factors that contribute to supporting clients with varying degrees of trauma. The experience of homelessness comes with a high degree of prolonged anxiety and toxic stress. This is especially relevant for children. The large meeting space needed to be broken down into zones. Such a large area without definition presents an overwhelming and anxiety-inducing response. A small play tent offers a place of retreat, an opportunity to self-regulate and self-soothe. A little reading corner is a place for parents to engage with children in quiet moments. Engagement between caregiver and child is vitally important for early childhood development. Biophilic design is an important element that reduces blood pressure, anxiety, mental fatigue and improves cognition. Thank you to Blue Door for the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to this program and for recognizing the significance of trauma-informed design in supporting clients. P.S. do you recognize which office was yours? :) As we continue to move through the pandemic, we are seeing many spaces being repurposed. That also means one space may need to serve multiple types of users and activities. Flexibility is now essential. Have you redesigned your space to meet your new needs? How successful was your project?

My goal is to raise awareness about the proven benefits of evidence-based design through a trauma-informed lens. While this is scientifically proven and practiced in many healthcare facilities around the world, it still has a long way to go in terms of being widely known and implemented as a critical part of supporting mental health and recovery. Interior design has never been considered significant or even recognized as a potential tool in the recovery process. The healthcare sector is responding to evidence that shows interior design can be transformational in how we heal - both physically and mentally. There is a widely held belief, both within and outside of the sector serving homelessness, that "if you make it too comfortable", "they won't want to leave". That hurts my heart and is in fact an uninformed belief. The truth is that our current response to how we design shelters and supportive housing further traumatizes and stigmatizes the very human beings that we are trying to help. While this mindset is meant to incentivize clients to want to achieve a better place/life, they simply do not have the capacity to accomplish this without all the other support services including a restorative environment. To shelter them in a place that is absent of dignity, while temporary, further traumatizes and reinforces their feeling of worthlessness, and is counterproductive to all the other good we are trying to do. It is also important to say that there are many in the sector that would love to have the funding to provide healing environments. Historically, shelters and transitional housing have been designed strictly to provide shelter from the elements, basic provisions with a focus on maintenance and durability of the facility. Another major consideration in these designs is controlling the behaviour of the service users. The result is an institutional environment that is absent of any comforting or calming elements. In addition, in exchange for shelter, people are made to give up all autonomy, stripped of all opportunities to control even the tiniest way to exercise freedom of choice. A devastating mental impact on those already struggling to survive. In doing so, we have unwittingly created environments replete with psychological triggers and other physical and mental stressors. In addition, there are environmental stressors that exacerbate trauma-induced behaviours. This is a monumental challenge for staff and clients that create constant chaos and more toxic stress. People ask why the homeless prefer to sleep on the streets. The answer is simple. Shelters are not safe and take away what little control these marginalized humans have in a way of maintaining their dignity and freedom of choice in their lives. For staff in shelters and transitional housing, managing behavioural outbursts comes with the job. The explosive episodes of anger, aggression and violence are commonplace. For the people experiencing this, on both sides, it serves to perpetuate a damaging and needless cycle of suffering. We must recognize that our most vulnerable humans need to be treated in a trauma-informed way. That includes providing environments that support their mental health needs and provide restorative spaces. The good news (yes, there is good news) is that there are so many effective design interventions that can make a HUGE difference. There are proven ways to effect positive change. Check out our recent partnership with Blue Door on their INNclusion program. Are you a service provider for vulnerable populations? Do you want to improve client engagement? I can help you. Do your agency and staff struggle to manage client behaviours and engagement? If your answer is yes - I can help you. This is not just a business for me but a personal crusade. Please reach out.

The INNclusion Home program is a first of its kind for the region. Blue Door Services identified the need for population-specific support for LGBTQ+ youth in York Region. There are sub-populations in homelessness that experience significant and distinct challenges to finding a path to secure housing. Sadly, racism and discrimination are common barriers faced by this group. I am grateful to Michael Braithwaite, CEO at Blue Door, and Alex Cheng, Director of Community Programs, for the opportunity to partner with their agency on this project. About Space Designs specializes in evidence-based design with a special focus on how interior design impacts mental health. Specifically, the benefits of trauma-informed design in spaces that serve our vulnerable populations. Design matters. Not only is this an innovative program in the shelter services sector, but it is also a recognition of the benefits of evidence-based design. Clients who come to this program have experienced trauma and are now engaging in the recovery process. To support this engagement, the goal was to ensure there were no psychological triggers and that each room creates a restorative and supportive environment. Biophilic elements are an important part of the design for this project. Nature is healing. Each room incorporates natural materials, plants and representations of nature in art. But this doesn't just look pretty - it reduces anxiety, lowers blood pressure, reduces mental fatigue, improves cognition and more. Since there was no need for a formal dining room, it was a great opportunity to turn this into an office where clients can meet with staff or just sit and read in a quiet spot. While the window had blinds, when open, you look into the neighbour's (very close) window. The sheer curtains create softness and privacy while still allowing natural light in. The vibe here is calming and comforting. As part of creating a space that serves LGBTQ youth, it was important to reinforce messages of acceptance, inclusion and empowerment by including art and literature relevant to this community. I reached out to Glad Day Bookshop, the first queer-focused Canadian bookstore, for some guidance in my selections. When I told them about the project, they gifted us with numerous books. I will add, that they are much more than a bookstore - they are an incredible group of generous people that support local artists and their community as a whole. The relevance of art in this space can not be emphasized enough. All of the art chosen is significant and intentional to the design. Biophilic art and LGBTQ related pieces were selected to support the clients. Inspiration times three! Who's your fav? A big thank you to local artists for their generous hearts in gifting us with their original artwork and spreading happiness 💗 Felt Crafty Lucky Jackson and Amanda Pistillo The bedroom is the most private and personal room in your home. A place of respite from the outside world. For people that have experienced homelessness, this is even more relevant. This room, like the rest of the house, was painted in a soft, warm grey. More soft tones in the bedding and drapes with nature inspired patterns, delicate flowers and simple art that says "we love you", all create a soothing, calm place to rest. We kept things simple to allow lots of opportunities for clients to personalize and make it their own. Life is difficult, especially so over the last year and we all need a way to escape once in a while. Find your happy place. This project holds a personal meaning for me and my family. I could not have achieved this without their (free) labour of love. The message to the clients of this program is one of support, inclusion, dignity and worth. Welcome Home ❤️ 🌈 Is your space supportive for clients and staff? Don't know where to start? I'm here to help. Only have a small budget? That's ok, I know how to S T R E T C H that. Call me and I'll help you find a happy space. For more images and stories about the project, check out our Instagram posts @aboutspacedesigns

You know that feeling you get when you're sitting on the beach, a warm gentle breeze, the delicious salty smell of the ocean in the air, the incredible softness of the white sand that feels so wonderfully comforting on your toes, watching and listening to the sound of the waves? Ahhhhhhhhhh That multi-sensory interaction of biophilia is exactly what you need to bring into your space. Biophilic design is all about creating those same mental and physical benefits such as: ✅ Reduces cortisol (a stress hormone). ✅ Reduces mental fatigue ✅ Improves cognition ✅ Lowers blood pressure ✅ Reduces anger/aggression Applied in hospitals, research has shown reduced anxiety, faster rates of healing, less pain meds needed (that's a big deal!) and shorter hospital stays. In the workplace, improved productivity, sense of wellbeing and lower absenteeism. In therapeutic spaces, improved engagement and outcomes. No matter the environment, well-established research shows extensive benefits. Ok, so how do you accomplish this? Well, you can call me and we can consult about your particular space. But, if you want to give this a whirl on your own - here are some tips... Tip #1 - START WITH LIGHT Wherever possible, bring as much natural light into your space. This is especially for workplace areas where you are spending a lot of time. If you have fluorescent lighting, consider switching to LED. Flourescent light (including those "curly" bulbs) has many negative impacts on physical and mental health. There's a reason they call it mood lighting. Tip #2 - BRING NATURE IN Give yourself a view of nature if you can - face the windows (unless your view is a brick wall because that won't work). If you have a green thumb or have a space where live plants make sense, then do it. If that is not an option, there are many other ways to achieve this natural medicine. Art - landscapes, floral, fractals, animals, the options are endless. Also, consider "green walls" - again, the options are endless depending on your criteria. You can opt for zero maintenance preserved moss or plants - no watering required. Tip #3 - USE COLOUR Forget trends! Surround yourself with a colour that soothes you. Colour is tricky so either get professional help or take the time to get sample pots and test your top 3 picks. Tip #4 - SOOTHING SOUNDS Now let's go back to multi-sensory. Think sounds that soothe you - a table-top water feature. The sound and sight of the trickling water is calming, lowers anxiety and is an easy way to introduce multiple sensory connections to nature. If you're looking for a no cost way to connect... there's always YouTube. Search for beach or forest sounds and tap into hours of relaxing ambiance for when you're not on Zoom. Tip #5 - BREATH IT IN Bring your space to live with the smells of nature. Aromatherapy has become another popular strategy in holistic wellness. Many hospitals have introduced aromatherapy in certain areas as an adjunct to improving sleep and reducing anxiety for patients. Essential oils and diffusers are widely available and is another low cost, natural method to create relaxation. By incorporating these tips you will start to create a healing space that is healing. If you wish to delve deeper into ways that you can incorporate biophilic designs in your home or workspace, we can coordinate a virtual consultation. Feel free to email manina@aboutspacedesigns.com for more details Or there's always the... #wellbeing #healingdesign #biophilicdesign #calmworkspace #designsforhealth #happyspace #emotionalwellness

This image blew up on Twitter about a month ago. It's Toronto's new 100-bed shelter in the Better Living Centre at Exhibition Place which is part of the City of Toronto's 2020/21 winter services plan. Their October 6th news release describes this as a 24-hour respite site. "To ensure safe and welcoming places for people who need them during the coming winter weather." Where do I even start? There is a major disconnect between these descriptors and the reality of this space. There is very little in this space that supports the human beings "living" here. After the many years of government efforts and money spent to find solutions to our homelessness issues, surely we could do better than this. I could rant about the epic fail on the part of government, the lack of public outrage and the deeply ingrained stigma that continues to oppress this population - but I won't. Instead, I will focus on what I know is one crucial and underutilized tool in the complex, multi-pronged solutions towards a path of healing. SAFETY - one of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs. But safety is more than just shelter from the elements. For those experiencing homelessness, trauma, past and present, is just one of the complex issues that need attention. The number 1 place to start is to provide physical and psychological safety. This can not be achieved in a space such as the one in this image. This is just one of the reasons why many people choose to sleep on the streets rather than what they believe to be of greater danger. AUTONOMY - In this type of setting not only is there no opportunity for autonomy, it in fact completely stripes away all sense of agency. Try to imagine everything in your life spinning out of control and having no ability to regain even the smallest control over your immediate surroundings. The very sad truth is that these environments continue to traumatize our most vulnerable humans. By not responding to the very reasons that brought them here, by forcing them into places that retraumatize them on a daily basis, we are sending a loud and painful message. These and other basic human needs cannot be met in our current approach to homelessness. Environments that support these needs are integral to recovery from complex issues. Trauma-informed design must be part of our collective efforts. Well established research shows that providing human-centric, supportive, healing and restorative environments will yield improved outcomes. How can we expect our vulnerable communities to heal when we continue to reinforce their lack of worth by warehousing them in these oppressive environments? Would we send cancer patients here for treatment? There are many opportunities right now for us to do better. Shelter them with Dignity. If we harness the power of a unified effort, WE CAN do the right thing. WE CAN fix this. You with me? #shelterthemwithdignity #tikkunolam

There is a great deal of stigma around homelessness and much that reinforces those negative perceptions. "Shelters and other housing supports are not designed with dignity or healing in mind. The institutional construction, materials and surfaces, are intended to house en masse, control behaviour, and mitigate challenging sanitation demands". Now that we know better, it is incumbent upon us all to do better. Now we know better? What does that mean? I'm here to tell you. It's called Evidence-Based Design. An emerging discipline that originates from the healthcare sector. It's about creating healing environments. It's about evidence that proves that we can create built environments that result in improved outcomes. You're intrigued, right?! So let me give you the skinney on this. Reseach has proven that intentional design in the healthcare sector has resulted in faster recovery rates, reduced anxiety for patients and family, shorter hospital stays, reduced need for pain management medications and much more. That's all a very big deal. We have the knowledge and power to apply this in many other domains. Creating healing spaces for persons with invisible injuries is a powerful and thus far under utilized tool. I am here to create the awareness and the need for those desperately needed environments. No where is this application of more importance than for our marginalized population. This opportunity is just one important part of wrap around support services. What has always been absent in our efforts to support those at risk and experiencing homelessness, is restoring dignity in a meaningful way. One such way is to rethink how the environments of housing support look. Are we really providing all the tools to provide a path of healing and recovery? The answer is NO. But we can and will - now that we know better. Why "they" don't want to seek a shelter is because on many levels it's not better or safer than being on the streets. That is a tragic reality. You may not get that, but before you judge - walk a mile in their shoes. Help me create the change.

Workplace stress is a reality for many people. For frontline professionals like corrections, homeless support staff, addiction and mental healthcare providers, this has long been a widespread serious issue. With the far-reaching effects of COVID have come even more unprecedented demands on their everyday long exhausting shift. What results is not your everyday stress. It's STS (Secondary Traumatic Stress), burnout, compassion fatigue, PTSD and more. Workplace culture in these professions doesn't always encourage meaningful self-care practices and all the tools aren't readily available. Support requires a multi-pronged approach. One important tool is a space of respite. A place to retreat to decompress, find comfort and recharge emotional batteries. Does your employer provide such a place? Here is an important and meaningful opportunity to provide support and demonstrate they value employee wellbeing. The "staff room" is historically either absent or not given importance nor priority. But let's think about this... where do they go to get away from the intensity of their daily load? The answer is they sit in hallways, find a closet, and if they're lucky they have a so-called "staff lounge" of thrown together with makeshift stuff to create a place to grab a quick nap, tune out the noise, get away from the patients or clients who shouldn't see their pain and humanity. Is this how we support our frontline heroes? Science has healthcare design paying much attention to behavioural design for patients with improved outcomes. We now know the powerful benefits of an intentionally designed space to support mental wellbeing. This is just one way we can provide support to those that have chosen to dedicate their lives to helping the rest of us. What does your staff room look and feel like? I'm here to help.

If you use CFL's (compact fluorescent lightbulb) in your lighting fixtures then this is going to be a lightbulb moment💡 Let me enLIGHTen you! Years ago the incandescent light bulb was phased out and replaced with these little beauties - the household version of fluorescent tubes. The reason and big "improvement" was the energy efficiency factor. We're all familiar with the horrible buzzing sound and the flickering (both visual and non-visual) that is just accepted as a collateral annoyance to how unflattering the light is to everything it touches. But wait, there's more. It turns out the technology comes with a slew of physical and mental risks. There is evidence that the spectral composition suppresses melatonin, increases cortisol, induces stress response, and raises blood pressure just to name a few as written in an article in Psychology Today here If all that wasn't enough, read the warning label about disposal. They're considered hazardous waste and shouldn't go into the regular garbage - ya right! And if you ever break one of these things... Evacuate immediately and put on your hazmat suit for the cleanup. Not even kidding. These impacts are a serious concern for everyone but even more so for people with sensitivities, mental health issues, children, autism, etc. If your environment uses CFL's or tube fluorescents, I suggest you replace them with LED's (for most areas use warm white). Do you need help with your lighting? Call me to find out about healthy lighting. #behaviouralhealth #mentalhealthrecovery #mentalhealthcare #emotionalwellness #psychotherapy #therapist #councelling #socialwork #mentalhealth #mentalillness #evidencebaseddesign #psychologyindesign #wellness #healingbydesign #environmentalpsychology #improvedpatientoutcomes #interiordesign

Decades of research with proven results now dictate architecture and interior design in the health care sector. Improved patient outcomes are a scientific fact. Enter evidence-based design. The emergence of evidence-based design into therapeutic spaces will further enhance positive client outcomes. Integrating restorative, healing and trauma-informed design principles is key in creating a supportive space for recovery. There exists a dire need to recognize the powerful influence of our surroundings on mental health. This is profoundly relevant to our vulnerable populations. Restoring dignity to those in crisis is fundamental in restoring and supporting their basic needs. This is a tool that is as of yet widely underutilized. A human-centric approach to design has become a huge focus in the design industry. Creating spaces that genuinely serve its users in a holistic way is becoming a new way of thinking and reimaging existing spaces. To create a trauma-informed space, we must first provide safety. Sounds easy right? Not really. For someone that has experienced trauma, there is a multitude of environmental factors that contribute to actually feeling safe. There are many silent triggers that induce anxiety and perceptions that reinforce stigma, worthlessness, feeling unsafe, and that ultimately hinder the client in fully engaging in the recovery process. The application of evidence-based design sounds like it will be expensive - right?! It's all relative. While a generous budget is always "more is more", there are also so many ways to achieve results on a smaller budget because that is the reality for many service providers. Understanding how our built environments impact mood, behaviour and mental health is critical in how we can change those spaces. Equally important are the ways in which we support those giving care. If you are tasked with supporting vulnerable populations on a daily basis, your emotional wellbeing is equally vital. Self-care is an imperative part of this game. STS (secondary traumatic stress) is a very real thing. Emotional wellness has taken on even greater importance as we navigate our pandemic world. We must support the front line. My hope is that I have given you something to think about. My hope is that you will reach out to me to learn more about how you can find ways to support your clients and yourself in efforts to provide meaningful change. I always welcome your comments and questions. Still sitting here - at home - isolated - ugh. #mentalhealthcare #trauminformed #traumainformeddesign #mentalhealth #secondarytraumaticstress #compassionfatigue #ptsd #mentalhealthrecovery #frontline #healingbydesign #socialwork #homelessness #evidencebaseddesign #interiordesign #emotionalwellness #emotionalwellbeing #behaviouralhealth #psychologyindesign #mentalillness #improvedpatientoutcomes #dignityindesign #theresnoplacelikehome

Have you ever come across moss growing on a rock or tree and felt compelled to reach out and touch it? That crazy vibrant green colour drawing you in closer with the promise of touching its baby softness is irresistible. I want to take my shoes off and feel it on my toes so it can travel through my whole body, like a big happy energy beam. Grateful AF for moss! The brainy scientific name for that is Biophilia (remember I told you about that last time?). Well, it's that feeling that you want to bring inside your home and office - and that's called Biophilic Design. The benefits are proven science. That connection to nature is both restorative and healing for our mental and physical health. So, I'm going to tell you how you can do that in a practical way because there are many considerations for bringing nature inside. If you have a green thumb, then that part is easy peasy for you if you have the time for it. But there's more to think about than that. Maybe you're one of those hopeless plant killers or if you're like me, you don't want the responsibility of keeping yet one more thing alive (moms and dog owners will relate). And of course, a big consideration is all about the space itself. How much natural light is there, is there space to add plants, and if it's a professional office space you simply may not have time for maintenance. The good news is that there's a solution for every situation and you don't even need live plants at all. Here are some ideas I hope will inspire you ART The possibilities are endless and there's no watering required. No matter what your budget or preference, there's something for you. You can even find free images like this one, then print, frame and TaDa! For health care clinics or dentist's offices, there is "cleanable art" that can be fully sanitized with hospital grade cleaners. Cool right?! (P.S. I can hook you up) Low Maintenance Green Stuff How pretty is this?! You can totally DIY this or go to your local nursery and buy one. They come in a range of sizes and prices. They're not needy and just sit there making you happy. This works beautifully on a side table or a larger scale one on your coffee table. Fresh, Faux & Dried You don't have to buy fresh flowers every time. Take a look at the foliage at your local flower shop. A simple and minimalist option that still brings that feel good thing and also adds visual impact. Ask the florist for suggestions on which ones dry nicely. You can mix natural elements with silk florals. If you do this, opt for a high quality silk - no dollar store buy for this one. In this spring arrangement, I did for myself, I combined (silk) magnolias, birch logs tied together with rope and reindeer moss. You can buy the moss (already treated) and it stays that colour forever. Bonus is that it's also super soft and touchable. I scored the container at HomeSense for $20 and I switch it up for the seasons. If you want to DIY this and need more ideas, take a trip to Pinterest or call me for a custom arrangement. Now that you have lots of options, go out and get yourself some of this natural "medicine". Got questions or comments - I'm here - at home - still. #healingbydesign #emotionalwellbeing #emotionalwellness #selfcare #mentalhealth #mentalhealthrecovery #evidencebaseddesign #psychology #psychologyindesign #socialwork #councelling #decorating #biophilicdesign #healinginnature #restorative #interiordesign #interiordecorating #theresnoplacelikehome #science #traumainformed