Season 7 Ep 3: Language Matters! Trauma-Sensitive vs. Trauma-Informed

Sometimes, using the wrong word isn't a big deal. Did you know that when most people say they feel "nauseous," they actually mean they feel "nauseated"? It's a tiny difference, and most people will understand what you mean. Heck, most people (except English majors) probably won't even notice!

But other times, using the wrong word isn't just a big deal — it's a misrepresentation. It's so, so important that as coaches, our language matches our actions.

So when I see coaches referring to their work as "trauma-informed" — instead of "trauma-sensitive" — I know I need to speak up. (Psst: I even have a free .pdf about this! You can download it here: https://lisakuzmancoaching.activehosted.com/f/17)

Let's talk about the difference between these two terms, and why it matters. Because when we get right down to it, coaches do amazing, life-changing, vital work — and there's no need to misrepresent that work, or risk causing harm.

Thank you so, so much for joining me and listening in. More than ever, I would love to hear from you. If you have questions, or a topic you'd like me to cover, don't be shy! Send me an email at [email protected].

Do you love learning about topics like this? Then you'll love READY, my grief, loss, and trauma-sensitive certification program. Find out all the details on my website: https://www.lisakuzman.com