Voices & Views: Violent Language

In this Season 3, Episode 6 of Voices & Views, facilitators Dilhara Muthukuda, Krista Rowe, and Aaron Wolowiec discuss how “violent language” can show up subtly in facilitation through judgment, dismissal, labeling, or lack of listening, and how these patterns can harm trust and inclusion even without overt hostility. Our facilitators emphasize the importance of awareness, empathy, and intentional communication, encouraging facilitators to model curiosity, remain open to correction, and focus on creating psychologically safe spaces rather than striving for perfection.