‘Connect.Eds training on ‘Trauma-Informed Language in Professional Documentation’ is essential learning for any practitioner working with children impacted by trauma, abuse and neglect. The training thoughtfully considers the pivotal issues in documenting trauma work with children, as well as providing an opportunity to reflect on one's own capacity to write professional documents in a way that avoids retraumatisation or stigmatisation of children. In reconceptualising how we talk about and write about vulnerable children, we contribute meaningfully to their journey of healing.’ 

- Lisa Grobleben, Principle Consultant, LG Clinical

‘Connect.Ed’s ‘Trauma-Informed Language in Professional Documentation’ course covers a whole range of strategies to help construct inclusive and appropriate language through documentation.  One of my favourite modules was reviewing and investigating professional reports that contained vague descriptors and tentative language that could be altered. This is definitely something I will be more aware of in my report writing, documentation and observations. The quote “How we talk to children becomes their inner voice” really resonated with me and how important my profession is. 

For me this course reinforces the importance of integrating trauma-informed language into our work with children and the impact it can have on their wellbeing; it is a chance to reflect on your own practices and apply new substitutions. 

I found this course clear and easy to understand, interesting and extremely relevant to my role as an Early Childhood teacher. The video clips are engaging and I really enjoyed working through the learning journal and checklist with reflective questions. I would highly recommend this course to anyone working with children.’ 

- Rahni Stephens, Early Childhood Teacher, St Joseph’s Hectorville

‘Connect.Ed’s ‘Trauma-Informed Language in Professional Documentation’ course is a powerful reminder that as health and education professionals, we can make a positive impact on the lives of the young people we work with through language and communication. Using explicit, evidence-based strategies, this course equips participants with meaningful skills around assessment and reporting, allowing for effective and supportive intervention. Whether seeking to upskill your personal practice or implement changes to assessment and reporting across your site, this course is a valuable resource in ensuring the best possible outcomes for the children in your care.’

- Kristin McDonnell, Drama Teacher, Brighton Secondary School

'This course offers a critically important learning opportunity for therapists: to reflect upon our practice. This course reinforced to me that language is powerful. Utilising neuro-affirming, empathetic, safe and strengths-based language in written and spoken form is a powerful message to the young people we work with. This message is delivered by Kerra-Lee in a way that is evidenced-based, practical and meaningful for therapists and care-providers alike.'

My favourite parts of this course were the practical applications of the information, the amazing PDF downloads that can be used during report writing and the ease of which this information can be taken to wider teams to encourage everyone to reflect on how we work with children and young people.’

- Emma Geytenbeek, Occupational Therapist, Aspect Therapy 

‘I had the opportunity to watch the Connect.Ed online course ‘Trauma-Informed Language in Professional Documentation’ and I found it extremely helpful in understanding the power of language in the trauma space. This course made me reflect on how I have documented in the past, how systematic language can be perceived and importantly, how this can influence the child themselves. The course was easy to digest and I took in my own time. I liked how the facilitator (Kerra-Lee) spoke on her previous experience working in this space and how this linked with current evidence, sharing lived examples from individuals who grew up in institutional care. I found the practical activities helpful in reframing language into trauma-informed language.

I will definitely be taking on the learnings from this course and apply to my current practice with the children I work with. A quote I found really powerful from this course was “how we speak to a child becomes their inner voice”. Thank you Connect.Ed for this course and I will be recommending it to others!’

- Georgia Renwick, Speech Pathologist, SA Health

'As a developmental educator and play therapist, I found 'Trauma-Informed Language in Professional Documentation' to be invaluable. The content was clear, interesting, and directly applicable to my work. I often struggle to pay attention to online courses, but Kerra-Lee kept things engaging with lots of activities and opportunities for reflection.

The course helped validate and solidify my current understanding of trauma-informed language. It introduced new strategies and best practices in a non-judgmental manner, and I didn't feel bad for what I didn't know. I feel empowered and confident to move forward with my clinical documentation following the course.

Overall, this course was a fantastic learning experience, and I highly recommend it to anyone working with children or individuals who may have experienced trauma, particularly those working with disabled or neurodivergent folk. The overlap between trauma and disability is well documented and I think this course is a must for anyone working and engaging with those communities.'

- Renee Stewart, Developmental Educator and Play Therapist, Grow Paediatric Therapy

‘This training was a great reminder of how powerful our words can be. I was really surprised at how much this training made me reflect on my current and previous use of language used within my practice. It was interesting to reflect on some of the terms that I have used throughout the years without having much thought of the implication they could have. I appreciated how the training encouraged us to reflect on concepts that we may not have considered when it comes to the impact our language has within our work.

I really liked the acknowledgement that trauma-informed language is a skill, and isn’t something that we will always get right 100% of the time. I felt that this training really highlighted the importance of us to continually re-visit and reflect upon these skills and practices.

The training was easy to follow and provided great examples throughout. I really loved the handouts covering the key themes and how these included space to write down out reflections. I appreciated the flexible learning option the training provided, and how it can be done from a self-paced method.’

- Amanda Gresch, Senior Children’s Practitioner, Relationships Australia

‘Connect.Ed’s ‘Trauma Informed Language in Professional Documentation’ is essential for Allied Health Professionals and anyone working directly with children. This course was evidence based, informative and will support future clinical practice.   This course is valuable for anyone in any stage of their career, and can be taken at your own pace. Understanding the power in language used for trauma, abuse and neglect is invaluable learnings, to prevent stigmatisation and re-traumatisation to children. Thank you Connect.Ed, I look forward to participating in future PD events.

- Shenade Shearer, Occupational Therapist, OT Logic