Plenary 2: Fostering Human Connections: Embracing Relational Welfare in Social Services

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Relational welfare emphasises the importance of human relationships in social services, focusing on trust and meaningful interactions with the community to enhance wellbeing. This approach shifts from transactional models to relational ones, which prioritise building capabilities and fostering genuine connections.

By integrating relational welfare principles, social services can better address individual needs, promote community engagement, and create supportive environments that empower individuals and families. This paradigm encourages collaboration among professionals, service users, and communities, leading to more responsive and effective social support services.

Presentation Language: English

Interpretation Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Moderator

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Christian Bason

Co-founder of Transition Collective, Denmark

Speakers

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Social Entrepreneur and Policy Advisor, United Kingdom

helle Øbo

CEO, AskovFonden, Denmark

Chief Executive Officer, APHSA, United States