Can I Say Something?

How Psychological Safety Can Transform Our Workplaces

Can I Say Something?

How Psychological Safety Can Transform Our Workplaces

About the Video

Strong teams are defined not just by their skills, but by the level of psychological safety within them—when people feel confident to contribute, challenge, and question decisions without fear. This is important in every workplace, yet critical in high-stress, trauma-exposed work.

When we move from judgment to curiosity, we create space for more productive conversations. When we shift from shutting down to creative exploration, we unlock stronger problem-solving. And when we allow ourselves to be authentic instead of perfect, we build workplaces where people can learn and grow.

This opening keynote for CARE4YOU 2025 will share simple and practical ways to create more psychological safety in the workplace.

Recorded in June 2025 as part of the CARE4YOU conference

About the Presenters

Françoise Mathieu
MEd, RP

Françoise Mathieu is an educator, speaker, and trauma-trained therapist. She is the author of The Compassion Fatigue Workbook, founding member of the Secondary Traumatic Stress Consortium, and the Executive Director of TEND.

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