Open Source Summit + ELC Europe 2018

Trauma is real. 70% of adults in the U.S. have experienced some type of traumatic event at least once in their lives. PTSD is recognized as a psychobiological mental disorder than can affect survivors of combat experience, terrorist attacks, natural disasters, serious accidents, and silently life events like assault or abuse, or even sudden and major emotional losses.

Raising children with this background gives you a unique perspective on human behavior that often is considered "problematic" or "distractive", which taught me to look beyond the visible actions. In this talk, I'll share some of what I've learned, how this has changed how I react to others, and tips for recognizing trauma in your project and how to ensure those individuals can be effective participants.