9:00 AM – 10:15 AM ET
Can I Say Something?
How Psychological Safety Can Transform Our Workplaces
Presented by Françoise Mathieu, MEd, RP
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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.
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM ET
“You Can’t Meditate Your Way Out of a 40-Hour Work Week”
A Conversation on Real Self-Care with Dr. Pooja Lakshmin
Presented by Pooja Lakshmin, MD, and Françoise Mathieu, MEd, RP
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Dr. Pooja Lakshmin, MD, is a psychiatrist and the author of Real Self-Care. In her work, she explores “faux self-care”—bubble baths or apps that look like wellness, but ignore the root of our distress. Real self-care is not something you buy. It is a practice of reclaiming agency and aligning decisions with your core values.
In this conversation, Françoise Mathieu and Dr. Lakshmin will talk about what real self-care means for people working in high-stress, trauma-exposed jobs. They’ll look at how current social and global challenges are amplifying stress, and the role leaders play in supporting workplace well-being.
12:30 PM – 1:45 PM ET
One Care
How Caring for Geckos, Gorillas, Yourself, and Each Other is Interconnected
Presented by Sabrina Brando, CEO AnimalConcepts & PhD Researcher
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Session description coming soon.
2:00 PM ET – 3:15 PM ET
Navigating Perfectionism, Stigma, and Shame
A Lawyer-Therapist’s Perspective on Staying Well in Trauma-Exposed Work
Presented by Doron Gold, BA, JD, MSW, RSW, CPC
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Like many in the helping professions, lawyers strive for excellence and mastery in their work. These qualities enable us to do our work well, yet over time can quietly erode our well-being. When we hear difficult stories or see upsetting images as part of our work, this can further impact our ability to stay emotionally connected to the people we serve—clients, patients, families, victims of crime, and others.
Doron Gold is a psychotherapist and former practicing lawyer. His unique dual perspective—gained through years of working at the Ontario Lawyers’ Assistance Program (OLAP)—offers valuable insight into the emotional toll of trauma-exposed work. In this session, he will explore how high-stress work impacts our well-being and offer strategies to stay well.
3:20 PM ET - 4:00 PM ET
CARE4YOU 2025 Closing Address
Presented by Françoise Mathieu, MEd, RP
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Join us for our closing address as Françoise Mathieu consolidates our lessons learned during this year’s CARE4YOU conference.
