
Nessie Mwendwa
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Chiromo Hospital Group Muthoni☀ nafisa khan Be more sensitive in words we use Understand responses to trauma Avoid stigmatising language Offer support or guidance on where one can get support

Chiromo Hospital Group Muthoni☀ nafisa khan It helps us recognize that there is no "one way" to react to trauma. Some survivors may be visibly distressed, while others might seem detached, numb, or even cheerful. Knowing about responses like dissociation, hypervigilance, or emotional shutdown prevents harmful judgments.

Chiromo Hospital Group Muthoni☀ nafisa khan CarolsammyG Psychologist Magdaline Njambi Tracy Kagaya MillIcent Kabugi Juliet 1. Listen First, Without Judgment or Interruption - Survivors need to be heard on their own terms, in their own words. 2. Center Their Agency Always let the survivor lead. Ask: "How can I best support you?" rather than assuming what they need. 3. Avoid Making It About You