Caring for others is, at its heart, the practice of making connections. Whether through love, friendship, conversation, or community, giving and receiving care is fundamental to what it means to be human. In professional care settings, the right kinds of connections are essential, not only for supporting those in need but also for fostering strong, resilient teams.
Yet, forming and sustaining meaningful connections is not always easy. Uncertainty, challenges of communication, and the tension between what we can and cannot control make relationships—both personal and professional—complex. Sustainable connection requires openness, curiosity, and self-awareness, inviting us to navigate the balance between individuality and togetherness.
When connection breaks down, so does the quality of care. Disconnection within teams leads to poor motivation, disillusionment, and burnout, while a lack of trust and understanding with those we support can result in alienation and resistance.
This webinar offers a reflective space to explore the nature of connection and disconnection in care relationships. Through conversation we’ll consider what it means to build meaningful connections, how challenges can be transformed into opportunities, and why deepening our understanding of relationships is key to effective and compassionate care.
The webinar will discuss the following questions:
- Why is human connection essential in care relationships?
- What makes a connection meaningful and effective?
- What are the common barriers to connection, and how can they be addressed?
- How do trust and communication shape the quality of care?
- In what ways do professional care relationships require both personal openness and healthy boundaries?
- How does disconnection affect both caregivers and those they support?
- What role do curiosity and self-awareness play in fostering better connections?
- How can reflecting on connection help us strengthen teams and workplace culture?
