Trauma-Informed Communication
Tool • Gate: Women’s Mental Health
Trauma-Informed Communication
Purpose / Reason
Reduce reactivity and increase safety in sensitive conversations.
Answer to: “How do I deal with judgment from others?” How to Apply
1) Use short sentences, neutral tone, and reflect back what you heard.
2) Ask for consent to discuss; set a time boundary (‘10 minutes’).
3) End with a clear next step or pause. How & Why It Works
• Predictability and choice reduce threat responses.
• Reflective listening repairs misreads and conflict. Results & Goals
• Fewer escalations; faster repair cycles.
• Greater trust in high‑stakes talks.
• More productive problem‑solving. References
Reduce reactivity and increase safety in sensitive conversations.
Answer to: “How do I deal with judgment from others?” How to Apply
1) Use short sentences, neutral tone, and reflect back what you heard.
2) Ask for consent to discuss; set a time boundary (‘10 minutes’).
3) End with a clear next step or pause. How & Why It Works
• Predictability and choice reduce threat responses.
• Reflective listening repairs misreads and conflict. Results & Goals
• Fewer escalations; faster repair cycles.
• Greater trust in high‑stakes talks.
• More productive problem‑solving. References