Workplace conflict is inevitable. But how we handle it, especially with trauma-informed awareness, makes all the difference. Conflict doesn’t have to be destructive. In fact, it can deepen trust if handled with care, empathy, and nervous system literacy. 🔥 What conflict can trigger (and why it matters)? For people with trauma histories, conflict can: Unresolved trauma makes conflict feel like danger, not dialogue. 💡 A trauma-informed approach to conflict. 1. Regulate first, talk later If emotions are high, pause. Let everyone self-regulate first. Safety before solutions. 2. Curiosity over judgment Shift from “Who’s right?” to “What happened here?”Understand each person’s story before jumping to conclusions. 3. Use grounding language Instead…