When Someone Finally Opens Up… and Isn’t Believed

What happens when someone finally opens up… and isn’t believed, heard, or taken seriously?That moment of being dismissed can hit harder than the original harm. Traumatic invalidation doesn’t just hurt, it shapes how people see themselves, trust others, and engage with support.In this episode, we dig into what invalidation really looks like in safeguarding , how easily it can slip into conversations without us realising, and what we can do to stop it in its tracks.You’ll hear practical ways to validate emotions, rebuild trust, and create space where people feel genuinely seen and safe.We’ve also got a simple yet impactful challenge for you - listen in to find out more!—-------Useful Links: https://buymeacoffee.com/cornerstonesafeguarding  - Every coffee you buy helps us keep creating practical tools and content for safeguarding professionals like youTo find out more about Cornerstone Safeguarding - www.CornerstoneSafeguarding.co.uk Email us at Cornerstone: [email protected] in a meeting to discuss your safeguarding needs: https://calendar.app.google/AGMat9bDsAjPtqMZASubscribe to Cornerstone Connect - https://www.cornerstonesafeguarding.co.uk/cornerstoneconnectsignup - for fresh safeguarding insights, priority access to support, and exclusive discounts. Chris East on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-east-801496174/Leah East on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leah-east-cornerstone/