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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 · 12h

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 · 12h

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 · 12h

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 · 12h

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.

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Cyrenians Scottish Centre for Conflict Resolution @sccrcentre.bsky.social · 12h

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 · 12h

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.

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Cyrenians Scottish Centre for Conflict Resolution @sccrcentre.bsky.social · 12h

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

Cyrenians Scottish Centre for Conflict Resolution @sccrcentre.bsky.social · 12h

...and then there is the psychological symptoms.

Cyrenians Scottish Centre for Conflict Resolution @sccrcentre.bsky.social · 12h

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

Cyrenians Scottish Centre for Conflict Resolution @sccrcentre.bsky.social · 12h

...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 · 12h

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 · 12h

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 · 12h

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'.

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Cyrenians Scottish Centre for Conflict Resolution @sccrcentre.bsky.social · 12h

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 · 12h

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 · 13h

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 · 13h

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

Cyrenians Scottish Centre for Conflict Resolution @sccrcentre.bsky.social · 13h

First up is Katie from the SCCR, who will be talking about the puberty half of the House of Hormones equation. 'Today we're looking at the biological basis of adolescence.' She asks us to think back to when the adults in attendance were teens. Did you stay up late? Did you engage in risky behaviour?

Cyrenians Scottish Centre for Conflict Resolution @sccrcentre.bsky.social · 13h

Where I'm calling from, House of Hormones edition. Cool to see someone from Weston Supermare tuning in. We salute you!

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Cyrenians Scottish Centre for Conflict Resolution @sccrcentre.bsky.social · 13h

Make up of who's tuned in for tonight's House of Hormones.

Cyrenians Scottish Centre for Conflict Resolution @sccrcentre.bsky.social · 13h

Amy is joined by Katie Walker from SCCR and Lyndsay Harrison from Workplace Menopause Support. 'Puberty and menopause aren't often discussed together, which is surprising as they have much in common.'

Cyrenians Scottish Centre for Conflict Resolution @sccrcentre.bsky.social · 13h

'We've had an overwhelming response to running an online version of House of Hormones,' says event chair Amy Woodhouse of @parentingscotland.bsky.social. Over 600 places on the event reserved, a fantastic testament to the interest in how the menopause and puberty can interact and drive each other.

Cyrenians Scottish Centre for Conflict Resolution @sccrcentre.bsky.social · 13h

Just about to kick off our live post-a-long of the House of Hormones event. Many thanks to event partners @parentingscotland.bsky.social and Workplace Menopause Support.

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Parenting Across Scotland @parentingscotland.bsky.social · 20h

As part of #MenopauseAwarenessMonth, we are delivering a SOLD OUT House of Hormones tonight alongside @sccrcentre.bsky.social and Lyndsay Harrison!

Thanks to all those who signed up, we are looking forward to discussing how we can help households restore peace during puberty and perimenopause!

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