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It's often not about what we say that can communicate safety, it's the non-verbal things that we can communicate with our face, voice and body.

Here’s why these small swaps matter:
✨ Co-regulating with the help of sensory tools helps soothe the nervous system.
✨ Attuning to a child's body language and getting alongside them can communicates they don't have to face this alone reduces possible percieved threat.
✨ Open body language and gentle eye contact communicates signs of safety.

These moments can be where healing begins; one interaction at a time.

Follow along for more quick wins and everyday swaps that may support emotional safety.

Roeddem yn falch o gynnal dangosiad cyntaf Cymru o ffilm newydd bwerus a gynlluniwyd i gefnogi pobl ifanc i ddeall eu hemosiynau, eu perthnasoedd a'u hiechyd meddwl.

Daeth y dangosiad ag ymarferwyr TIS a hyrwyddwyr TIS o bob cwr o Gymru ynghyd, gan uno gweithwyr proffesiynol addysg a chymunedol mewn ymrwymiad cyffredin i ymyrraeth gynnar, iechyd perthynas, a grymuso pobl ifanc â gwybodaeth sy'n iacháu.

Mae'r ffilm hon a'r adnoddau sy'n dod gyda hi, yn cynnig dull sy'n seiliedig ar drawma ac yn emosiynol ddeallus i gefnogi pobl ifanc trwy'r hyn a all fod yn gyfnod bywyd cymhleth.

✨ Diolch i bawb a fynychodd, a gyfrannodd at y drafodaeth, ac sy'n parhau i hyrwyddo'r gwaith pwysig hwn mewn ysgolion a chymunedau ledled Cymru.

🎬 A week ago, we came together to share something special...

We were proud to host the Wales premiere screening of a powerful new film designed to support teenagers in understanding their emotions, relationships, and mental health.

The screening brought together TIS practitioners and TIS champions from across Wales, uniting education and community professionals in a shared commitment to early intervention, relational health, and empowering young people with knowledge that heals.

This film and the resources that come with it, offer a trauma-informed, emotionally intelligent approach to supporting teenagers through what can be a complex life stage.

✨ Thank you to everyone who attended, contributed to the discussion, and continues to champion this important work in schools and communities across Wales.

Our 11-day diploma course combines evidence-based theory with practical tools to help you create safer, more supportive environments across education, and community settings.

Learn how to:
🌱 Understand the impact of trauma
🌱 Use empathic responses
🌱 Lead relational change across your setting
🌱 Become an Emotionally Available Adult (EAA)

Do you work with children and young people, or support those who do? Then this course is designed to empower you to make lasting impact.

📍 Cardiff
📅 September
🔗 Link in bio to learn more and book your place

This week we're spotlighting feedback about our Whole Staff Trainings.

Our whole staff trainings are designed to empower school staff to understand the needs of children and teenagers who may have suffered a trauma or have a mental health issue.

So lovely to hear feedback like this from delegates who are so grateful to learn more about trauma-informed approaches.

🌟 Adborth Dydd Gwener 🌟

Yr wythnos hon rydym yn tynnu sylw at adborth am ein Hyfforddiant Staff Cyfan.

Mae ein hyfforddiant staff cyfan wedi’u cynllunio i rymuso staff ysgol i ddeall anghenion plant a phobl ifanc yn eu harddegau a allai fod wedi dioddef trawma neu sydd â phroblem iechyd meddwl.

Mor hyfryd clywed adborth fel hyn gan gynadleddwyr sydd mor ddiolchgar i ddysgu mwy am ddulliau sy’n seiliedig ar drawma.

More testimonials linked in bio 🔗 or get in touch to add your own! 💬

When schools embed trauma-informed practice, they don’t just change classrooms, they help shift the whole community. Award Schools like this remind us that when connection, curiosity, and compassion guide our approach, the ripple effect is felt beyond the school gates.

"The school is led by a passionate, caring and inclusive headteacher whose values are child-centred. All staff have been equipped with the knowledge and understanding needed to use the PRRRs and PACE across the school to best effect." - Assessor's Comments

Headteacher's comments: "I am very proud of this award, as our staff work diligently every day to provide the highest standard of care for our pupils and families"

Congratulations on creating a space where children, families, and staff feel seen, supported, and safe. 💛

All TIS Award Schools are linked in the bio. 🔗

When we intentionally build environments that nurture 'DOSE', we aren’t just “being kind” or “having fun” we’re creating conditions that regulate, connect, and support. ✨

We can have our own medicine cabinet of feel-good neurochemicals in our brain, we just need support accessing them; through connection.

✅ Dopamine – Released through achievement, movement, and positive anticipation.
💛 Oxytocin – Released through trust, eye contact, safe touch, and bonding.
✨ Serotonin – Boosted through sunlight, nature, movement, and feeling valued.
🏃 Endorphins – Released through laughter, physical activity, and creativity.

Dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin, and endorphins are tiny messengers shaping how we feel. Mental health isn't a mindset, it's science.

Pan fyddwn yn fwriadol yn adeiladu amgylcheddau sy'n meithrin DOSE, nid ydym yn unig yn "bod yn garedig" neu'n "cael hwyl", rydym yn creu amodau sy'n rheoleiddio, cysylltu â chefnogi. ✨

Gallwn gael ein cabinet meddyginiaeth ein hunain o niwrogemegau teimlo'n dda yn ein hymennydd, dim ond angen cefnogaeth arnom i gael mynediad atynt; trwy gysylltiad.

✅ Dopamin – Wedi'i ryddhau trwy gyflawniad, symudiad a rhagweld cadarnhaol.
💛 Ocsitosin – Wedi'i ryddhau trwy ymddiriedaeth, cyswllt llygad, cyffyrddiad diogel a bondio.
✨ Serotonin – Wedi'i hybu trwy olau'r haul, natur, symudiad a theimlo'n werthfawr.
🏃 Endorffinau – Wedi'u rhyddhau trwy chwerthin, gweithgaredd corfforol a chreadigrwydd.

Mae dopamin, serotonin, ocsitosin ac endorffinau yn negeswyr bach sy'n llunio sut rydym yn teimlo. Nid meddylfryd yw iechyd meddwl, mae'n wyddoniaeth.