Trust Building Do’s and Don’ts Tip Sheet

Respond with empathy and build trust without adding pressure.

When a child or student won’t talk, it’s easy to feel stuck. This printable reference gives you simple, in-the-moment strategies to reduce resistance, create safety, and support connection so communication can happen naturally.

Caregivers and educators can use this tool to

• know what to say (and what to avoid)
• respond calmly during shutdown moments
• build trust through empathy and presence.

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