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Mae trawma plentyn yn gwrthod cael ei dawelu. Mae yn eu corff, eu hymddygiad, eu perthynas. Mae'n rhwystro eu dysgu.

Hynny yw, nes bod rhywun yn gwrando ar eu stori. Hyd nes y bydd rhywun yn eu helpu i wneud synnwyr o’r hyn sydd wedi digwydd.

A child's trauma refuses to be silenced. It's in their body, their behaviour, their relationship. It hinders their learning.

That is, until someone listens to their story. Until someone helps them make sense of what has happened.

We’re thrilled to celebrate Ysgol Gymuned Rhosybol , one of our Award Schools recognised earlier this year for their dedication to creating a truly nurturing and trauma-informed learning environment. 💛

This community primary school provides a caring, supportive space where every child is encouraged to flourish, feel safe, and experience happiness as they learn together. The consistent use of PACE (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, Empathy) can be felt throughout the school, creating an 'atmosphere of calm, connection, and joy'.

Led by a compassionate and caring head teacher, Ysgol Rhosybol demonstrates what’s possible when relationships sit at the heart of education. 🌱

Congratulations to the whole team...your commitment to nurturing emotional wellbeing and belonging shines through every interaction. ✨

This year’s theme "Access to Services: Mental Health in Catastrophes and Emergencies" reminds us that when the world feels unsafe, unstable, or unpredictable, connection and compassion can be vital lifelines. 💛

In times of crisis, not everyone will have equal access to formal mental health support. This is why trauma-informed communities matter... because safety and regulation often begin in relationships, often long before professional services are reached.

Every act of kindness, every moment of empathy, every emotionally available adult can help a nervous system feel safe enough to start healing.
Whether in schools, or wider communities , we each play a role in creating micro-moments of safety that ripple outward. ✨

Human connection is medicine. 💛

In trauma-informed schools and communities, we recognise that behaviour is communication. A child who feels unsafe will find it hard to learn, connect, or regulate. Our role as emotionally available adults is to create environments where safety is felt, where relationships are consistent, repairs are made after rupture, and compassion is prioritised.

Every calm voice, every moment of patience, every genuine connection helps a young person’s nervous system learn that the world can be safe again. That’s how we strengthen emotional muscles; through care, co-regulation, and belonging. 💛

How do you communicate safety when supporting children and young people?

Our Practitioner Network Meetings are a great way to bring together practitioners from across a range of settings, throughout Wales. We share ideas, experience and re-connect with one another to continue growing as a trauma-informed practitioner community. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

🗓️ Date: 12th November 2025
📍 Location: Online via Zoom
⏰ Time: 4.00-5.15pm

Will we see you there? 👋

Wales' Practitioner Network Meetings are held once every term. All upcoming dates are listed on our 'events' page on our website (linked in bio 🔗).

*Emails are automatically sent to all practitioners, however they do sometimes get stuck in junk! Just in case, keep an eye on your WhatsApp groups for the link too or get in touch!

It’s not always the grand gestures that change a child or young person's day. Often, it’s the small shifts in language that can help instill a feeling of safety, trust and connection.

Each time we choose curiosity over control, compassion over criticism, and connection over correction, we send a ripple that reaches far beyond the moment. 💛

What words have you used to communicate 'you matter' to a child or young person you support?