Season 7 Episode 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.)

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 podcast@lisakuzman.com.

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.

See you next week!

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