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Thursday, 25 September

Safeguarding Conference 2025

By Diocese of Portsmouth Safeguarding Conference

Diocese of Portsmouth Safeguarding Conference

Date and time

Location

St Luke's Church

Greetham Street Portsmouth PO5 4LH United Kingdom

Agenda

8:45 AM - 9:10 AM

Registration and coffee

9:10 AM - 9:15 AM

Welcome and conference arrangements

Emily Hassan, Diocesan Head of Safeguarding

9:15 AM - 10:30 AM

Trauma: what is it and why does it matter for us?

Dr Kathryn Whyte, Clinical Psychologist

Clinical Psychologist and Clinic Lead at Beacon House Therapeutic Services and Trauma Team

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Mental Health Conditions

Chris West

Workplace Wellbeing Team, Solent Mind

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Refreshments, Visit Stands & Networking

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

The Theology of Trauma: Developing a Trauma-informed Church

Joanna Douglas

PhD candidate (trauma theology), SEMH school teacher

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Lunch, Visit Stands & Networking

2:00 PM - 2:40 AM (+1 day)

Understanding Personality Disorders

Angela Etherington

Mental Health Consultant and trainer/PSO

2:40 PM - 3:15 PM

Practical Steps to Self-Wellbeing

Chris West

Workplace Wellbeing Team, Solent Mind

3:15 PM - 3:30 PM

Refreshments, Visit Stands & Networking

3:30 PM - 3:45 PM

Feedback from INEQE Audit

Emily Hassan, Head of Safeguarding

3:45 PM - 3:55 PM

Address and Prayers

Bishop Jonathan, Bishop of Portsmouth

3:55 PM - 4:00 PM

Certificates & Evaluations, Close, Retiring Collection

Julia Barton, Diocesan Safeguarding Trainer

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Highlights

7 hours, 15 minutes
In person

About this event

Spirituality • Christianity

Join us for our 4th annual Diocesan Safeguarding Conference, with expert sessions relating to trauma and mental illness. The conference is a great chance to learn and network with others across the Diocese and take some time for your own development and refreshment.

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Diocese of Portsmouth Safeguarding Conference

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