“Trauma-informed” has become a bit of a buzzword lately — but what does it actually mean in real life and in healing spaces? At its core, being trauma-informed means creating safety. It ’s about understanding how trauma affects the body, mind, and nervous system — and making sure every part of the healing process honours that. In a trauma-informed healing space , nothing is rushed, forced, or pushed. There’s no expectation for you to “get over it” or to “move on.” Instead,