Psychological Safety in Practice: Creating Space to Speak Up
MTAM
Rhonda Taylor
Zoom Room
1 Core Credit
⦁Member $15.00 + GST
⦁Non-Member $35 + GST
Monday, December 7, 2026. 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Registration Closes December 3, 2026.
Session Overview:
What does it mean to feel safe enough to ask a question, admit you don't know something, raise a concern, set a boundary or acknowledge when something hasn't gone as planned? Psychological safety is about creating environments where people can speak honestly, ask for help, contribute ideas and raise concerns without fear of embarrassment, punishment or dismissal.
In this practical and reflective session, RMTs will explore what psychological safety looks like in everyday practice and the important role each of us plays in creating it. Whether you work independently, within a clinic, as part of a multidisciplinary team, or lead others, this session will provide practical strategies for strengthening communication, responding constructively when concerns are raised, navigating difficult conversations and creating healthier professional environments.
Topics We’ll Explore:
- What psychological safety is—and what it isn't
- Why psychological safety matters in health-care environments
- Recognizing psychologically safe and unsafe workplace behaviours
- Creating an environment where people can ask questions and seek help
- Making it safe to acknowledge uncertainty or mistakes
- Speaking up when something doesn't feel right
- How leaders and clinic owners influence psychological safety
- The impact of power dynamics and hierarchy
- Responding when someone raises a concern
- Giving and receiving feedback
- Navigating disagreement and difficult conversations
- Setting and respecting professional boundaries
- Inclusion, belonging and feeling valued
- Building trust within teams
- Small behaviours that can strengthen—or undermine—psychological safety
- Moving from awareness to practical action
Rhonda Taylor is an experienced leader and consultant with a strong background in program development, community-based services, leadership and team development. Throughout her career, Rhonda has worked with organizations supporting children, youth and families, helping to develop programs, strengthen teams and build environments where people feel supported, included and empowered to contribute.
Her work is grounded in social justice, inclusion and community, with practical experience in staff empowerment, leadership development, partnership building, strategic planning and organizational capacity building. She is known for her thoughtful approach, strong relationship-building skills and ability to translate complex ideas into practical action.
Through her work with Morning Star, Rhonda supports organizations with program development, community engagement, leadership and organizational effectiveness. She brings a people-centred and practical perspective to conversations about psychological safety, helping individuals and teams consider how everyday interactions, leadership behaviours and workplace systems influence whether people feel safe to speak up and participate fully.
A full refund will be given to anyone cancelling 5 or more days before the course start date. A 50% refund will apply to any cancellation between 3 and 5 days before a course. Cancellations made WITHIN 72 hours or no shows will not be refunded. Consideration will always be given to extenuating circumstances.