04/09/2026
The words “trauma-informed” get thrown around a lot in the mental health, wellness and coaching field… but despite people’s claims, often many don’t actually know what it really means.
This isn’t the full scope of trauma-informed therapy, but these are a few things we come back to again and again as a team and what I teach when I’m helping others truly integrate trauma-informed practice into their work.
Whether you’re in therapy, nutrition counselling, yoga, a coaching space or in a women’s circle, being able to be to truly trauma informed is a foundational piece to meaningful change.
Now this does not mean we avoid challenge. We absolutely challenge beliefs and pattern
But that cannot happen in a truly trauma-informed way until:
• the relationship is strong
• the safety is sturdy
• and we’ve taken the time to understand why you feel the way you do
** just because you say a space or relationship is safe doesn’t magically make it safe **
If we skip that step, what often happens is another wound… another reinforcing pattern… another story that doesn’t serve you deepens in a space that’s supposed to support you.
Meaningful change doesn’t happen if your only focus is mindset shift without co-creating the container for safety and healing together with your client. You may see some change but often it’s shame based change that isn’t sustainable.
I’m curious 🧐 what are your thoughts on this?
Do you agree? Disagree?
What has actually helped you create meaningful emotional or behavioural change in your life?
