Episode 12: What Actually Helps Survivors | Trauma-Informed Support

In this incredibly important conversation, I’m joined by Denise, who has spent years working in the abuse and violence sector with a strong focus on survivor participation, engagement and trauma-informed practice.This episode moves beyond personal stories and focuses on something so many people get wrong… how to truly support survivors.We talk about what genuine support actually looks like, the common mistakes people make (even with good intentions), and why phrases like “why didn’t you tell someone?” or “you need to move on” can cause real harm.We also discuss:listening without trying to fixbelieving survivors without interrogating themrespecting boundaries and autonomywhy survivors should never be pressured to share their storytokenism in organisations and systemswhat trauma-informed support actually looks like in real lifeWhether you’re a survivor, a parent, friend, partner, professional or someone who simply wants to better understand how to show up for others — this episode is a must-listen.Because supporting survivors isn’t about having the perfect words. It’s about listening, respecting boundaries and creating spaces where people feel safe, heard and believed. 🧡