Creating Safety When It Matters Most: Social Work Skills for Disaster Response | BASW England Social Work in Disasters Forum

In a crisis, silence can cost lives psychological safety helps ensure every concern is voiced and heard. This interactive lunchtime session explores how social work skills can strengthen psychological safety in disaster contexts, improving communication, trust and resilience under pressure.

Participants will: • Understand the role of psychological safety in effective disaster response. • Explore guiding principles for fostering trust and open communication in high pressure situations. • Reflect on how social work values can influence collaborative multi agency responses.

• Identify practical strategies to support team wellbeing and community trust.

• Apply insights to real world scenarios relevant to social work in disaster settings.

Facilitator: Majella Greene is an experienced social worker, trainer and facilitator with over 20 years expertise in trauma informed practice, organisational development and creating safe, inclusive environments in high pressure contexts.

She has a particular interest in supporting shifts in disaster responses that draw on the strengths of social work skills to ensure individuals and communities are cared for with dignity and compassion.

Majella’s work blends evidence based approaches with practical tools, enabling professionals to collaborate effectively and respond with humanity in times of crisis. You can find out more about Majella's work on her website: www.majellagreene.co.uk