Words Matter: Trauma Sensitive Language with Children

Written By Cathy Buttignol

The language we use matters.

The words and phrases we choose when communicating with children and youth carry significant weight, and especially so for those who have experienced trauma.

This read and the following resource from Australian Childhood Foundation is a great tool for developing trauma-sensitive communication.

Cathy Buttignol
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