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Cyrenians Scottish Centre for Conflict Resolution

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Established by @cyrenians.bsky.social, the Scottish Centre for Conflict Resolution supports young people, families & professionals in working to resolve conflict. Find free digital resources on our website: https://www.scottishconflictresolution.org.uk/

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Cyrenians Scottish Centre for Conflict Resolution @sccrcentre.bsky.social · 18h

Unlock the keys to managing conflict effectively. Join our online session for professionals (parents welcome too) on Understanding Emotions & Anger (Tuesday, 14 October, 8:30am). Learn essential skills for working with young people & families

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ONLINE Conflict Resolution Series - Understanding Emotions & Anger

This bite-sized event is for PARENTS/CARERS and PROFESSIONALS/PRACTITIONERS/VOLUNTEERS WORKING WITH YOUNG PEOPLE AND FAMILIES

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Cyrenians @cyrenians.bsky.social · 22h

Our manifesto calls for investment in prevention, early intervention, community-based support and taking a public health approach to stop people from reaching crisis in the first place.

Ending homelessness is possible if we act together.
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Cyrenians @cyrenians.bsky.social · 22h

Today on #WorldHomelessDay, we’re proud to launch our Manifesto for Ending Homelessness in Scotland.

Homelessness is not inevitable – it’s the result of systemic issues that can be prevented.

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Rock Trust - Youth Homeless Charity @rocktrust.bsky.social · 1d

Same mission - new home. We're marking #WorldHomelessnessDay with the launch of our new website and evolved brand.

Youth homelessness is not inevitable, through bold-thinking, cross-sector collaboration and targeted support, we can end it for good.

Have a look 👉 www.rocktrust.org

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Cyrenians @cyrenians.bsky.social · 7d

Read our statement on the latest Scottish Housing Bill here, and the Bill itself here:
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Cyrenians @cyrenians.bsky.social · 7d

We welcome the passing of this week's Housing Bill as a significant step forward in addressing Scotland’s housing emergency. But we must be clear: we cannot build our way out of homelessness alone. Housing is fundamental, yet the root causes of homelessness go far deeper.

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Shelter Scotland @shelterscotland.bsky.social · 1d

🏠 Do you live in Dundee?

We want to hear your experiences and ideas to help shape the city’s first community-led Housing Emergency Action Plan (HEAP). ✍️

Tell us before Friday 31 October to bring us one step closer to ending Dundee’s #HousingEmergency for good.

🔗 shelterscotland.org/DundeeHEAPForm

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Sacro @sacroscotland.bsky.social · 1d

World Mental Health Day is an opportunity for us all to talk about mental health. This year's theme highlights the importance of people being able to protect their mental health whatever they're going through, because everyone deserves good mental health. www.mentalhealth.org.uk/our-work/pub...

Cyrenians Scottish Centre for Conflict Resolution @sccrcentre.bsky.social · 1d

And that brings us to the end of our House of Hormones session. Draw support from others, family or friends or support group - don't feel like you're going through this alone, whether you're a mother or a teenager. Be kind to yourself and others. We're sending out resources to attendees. Peace out!

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Cyrenians Scottish Centre for Conflict Resolution @sccrcentre.bsky.social · 1d

Lyndsay exhorts men to learn more about the menopause. She recommends the Davina McCall documentary. The father / husband has to act as the peacekeeper.

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Cyrenians Scottish Centre for Conflict Resolution @sccrcentre.bsky.social · 1d

How might other forms of hormone replacement (mini-pill, etc, which stops periods) affect menopause? Lyndsay explains. Another question about teens finding it hard to make friends when going thru adolescence. Katie talks about how to have difficult conversations. Encourage teens to try new things.

Cyrenians Scottish Centre for Conflict Resolution @sccrcentre.bsky.social · 1d

And now some time for questions! Lyndsay points out that many doctors haven't had menopause training and don't know what to look for. But worry not, Lyndsay will pass on how to get hold of various sheets, trackers, etc, that can help build the case for your GP.

Cyrenians Scottish Centre for Conflict Resolution @sccrcentre.bsky.social · 1d

Communication is key to ensuring families survive a spell in the House of Hormones. She shares a memory of sitting down with her teens, talking about how she knows they're acting like they do because of hormones, and then inviting them to do the same for her, giving her a bit understanding. Empathy!

Cyrenians Scottish Centre for Conflict Resolution @sccrcentre.bsky.social · 1d

Lyndsay highlights how menopause can cause difficulties emotional dysregulation. She talks about how she herself experienced an explosion of emotions when her teens were mucking about. Fatigue and inability to sleep can have an impact on mood too.

Cyrenians Scottish Centre for Conflict Resolution @sccrcentre.bsky.social · 1d

Lyndsay shares information about the NHS menopause tracking app, which she recommends.

Cyrenians Scottish Centre for Conflict Resolution @sccrcentre.bsky.social · 1d

...and then there is the psychological symptoms.

Cyrenians Scottish Centre for Conflict Resolution @sccrcentre.bsky.social · 1d

Just some of the symptoms of the perimenopause....

Cyrenians Scottish Centre for Conflict Resolution @sccrcentre.bsky.social · 1d

...it's very close to what is happening within adolescent's bodies. The average age women begin menopause is 51, but it is an average.

Cyrenians Scottish Centre for Conflict Resolution @sccrcentre.bsky.social · 1d

If you haven't had a period for 12 months, you're said to be menopausal. The perimenopause is a more confusing period in which periods become more irregular. Below a graph of peaking and troughing oestrogen that helps explains the symptoms perimenopausal women experience...

Cyrenians Scottish Centre for Conflict Resolution @sccrcentre.bsky.social · 1d

And here endeth Katie's part of the House of Hormones event. Now we welcome 'on stage' Lyndsay Harrison who will discuss the effects of the perimenopause. She begins by giving an account of how she first realised she was perimenopause, which she didn't quite realise at first despite being a nurse.

Cyrenians Scottish Centre for Conflict Resolution @sccrcentre.bsky.social · 1d

Supporting open communication, building resilience and having difficult conversations - you can do it! Boiling it down, it comes to 'listening' and 'showing empathy and patience'.

Cyrenians Scottish Centre for Conflict Resolution @sccrcentre.bsky.social · 1d

Adolescence is tough on young people, tough on the causes of young people. But, parents, there are things you can do - see slide. 'These are the changes that are happening, and they're normal,' says Katie, encouraging families to engage in open communication. Seek help - visit the SCCR website.

Cyrenians Scottish Centre for Conflict Resolution @sccrcentre.bsky.social · 1d

So what happens when the teenage brain undergoes development? Quite a bit, as it happens! See slide!

Infographic titled 'Teenage Brain Development.' On the left, two diagrams compare a teenage brain and an adult brain. The teenage brain shows the prefrontal cortex labeled 'still developing,' while the adult brain shows it 'fully developed.' On the right, text explains that changes in the limbic system and hormone release affect emotional intensity, identity formation, attachment and relationships, motivation and evaluation, sleep, and growth. The bottom banner reads 'Scottish Centre for Conflict Resolution | Cyrenians.

Cyrenians Scottish Centre for Conflict Resolution @sccrcentre.bsky.social · 1d

The teenage brain undergoes synaptic pruning leading to a remodelling of the brain. The prefrontal cortex which is reflective develops last, meaning teens rely on their lizard brain to make sense of the world. Mention also of myelination, strengthening brain connections. Reference to Inside Out too!

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Cyrenians Scottish Centre for Conflict Resolution @sccrcentre.bsky.social · 1d

Katie goes into evolutionary history of brain development, referencing our 'lizard' brain, which is responsive, & 'monkey' brain = reflective. Both parts still active in our brains and should be able to work together. When they fail to, which can be caused by ACEs, our moods can become disregulated