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Restorative Language in Action: Five Phrases That Change What Happens Next

Kristy Elliott

Published on: 08/09/2026

Five phrases worth practising before you need them, and the one assumption that sits underneath all of them.

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When Behaviour Is Communication: A Trauma Informed Perspective

Kristy Elliott

Published on: 20/08/2026

When a student acts out or shuts down, they are telling us something. A trauma informed look at what behaviour communicates, and how to listen differently.

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Understanding Student Behaviour Through the Iceberg Model | Restorative Pathways

Kristy Elliott

Published on: 23/06/2025

Explore how the iceberg model can deepen our understanding of student behaviour and support a restorative, relational approach in schools and classrooms.

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