The Restorative Pathways Blog

Building Relational Schools Through Reflective Practice

When Behaviour Is Communication: A Trauma Informed Perspective

When Behaviour Is Communication: A Trauma Informed Perspective

When Behaviour Is Communication: A Trauma Informed PerspectiveKristy 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.

Restorative PracticeBehaviourLeadership