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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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If you work with families, this free online session on Thu 4 Dec offers practical insights into managing conflict effectively. Learn how to recognise triggers and adapt your response style to support calmer, more constructive interactions.
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ONLINE Conflict Resolution Series - Conflict Triggers & Response Styles
This bite-sized event is for PARENTS/CARERS and PROFESSIONALS/PRACTITIONERS/VOLUNTEERS WORKING WITH YOUNG PEOPLE AND FAMILIES
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November 26, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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More research showing that early education is key around #risktakingbehaviours - we can help!
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Researchers at @cam.ac.uk have showed that the neurological changes adolescence ushers in might in fact first start when we're around 9-years-old and that the brain stays in the adolescent phase until our early thirties when we 'peak'.

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Four pivotal ages in your brain's development revealed in new scientific study
Brain scans on thousands of people reveal the dramatic shifts the brain goes through between birth and death.
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November 26, 2025 at 11:53 AM
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rocktrust.bsky.social
📝 Ahead of Rachel Reeves' #UKBudget announcement today, we have co-signed a letter to the Chancellor calling for guarantees on the Youth Guarantee scheme.

It's time for meaningful action to ensure young people have fair and equitable access to employment, affordable housing and support.
everyyouth.bsky.social EveryYouth @everyyouth.bsky.social · 2d
📢 10 youth homelessness charity leaders have urgently written to Rachel Reeves outlining how the Youth Guarantee scheme must create meaningful, long-term jobs for thousands of vulnerable young people.

Here's what we want to see in Wednesday's Budget:

#Budget #UKEconomy #YouthEmployment
November 26, 2025 at 10:09 AM
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Countdown begins, just over a week to go until our Mediate 2025 conference! Why not join us for a day of interesting speakers, discussion and workshops! Click link below to find out more 👇
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Mediate 2025
Mediate 2025 Conference - Circles of Connection
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November 25, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Researchers at @cam.ac.uk have showed that the neurological changes adolescence ushers in might in fact first start when we're around 9-years-old and that the brain stays in the adolescent phase until our early thirties when we 'peak'.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Four pivotal ages in your brain's development revealed in new scientific study
Brain scans on thousands of people reveal the dramatic shifts the brain goes through between birth and death.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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Understanding what triggers conflict in families can transform the way we support young people. Join our free one-hour online session on Thursday, 4 December, 8.30am, to explore triggers and response styles that shape escalation or resolution.
Register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/online-con...
ONLINE Conflict Resolution Series - Conflict Triggers & Response Styles
This bite-sized event is for PARENTS/CARERS and PROFESSIONALS/PRACTITIONERS/VOLUNTEERS WORKING WITH YOUNG PEOPLE AND FAMILIES
www.eventbrite.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 12:10 PM
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Working with young people means navigating big developmental changes. Our free online session, 'Growing Up is Never Easy', offers practical insights to help you support families with confidence.
Join us on December 3, 12–1pm.
Register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/online-con...
ONLINE Conflict Resolution Series - Growing up is never easy
This bite-sized event is for PARENTS/CARERS and PROFESSIONALS/PRACTITIONERS/VOLUNTEERS WORKING WITH YOUNG PEOPLE AND FAMILIES
www.eventbrite.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 11:59 AM
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We're taking part in an online webinar, 'Relational & restorative practice in action: Insight from Scottish Education', run by @educationscotland.bsky.social, which we'll post along with. Approaches in this webinar are used to support school-based peer mediation
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Relational and restorative practice: Insight from Scottish education
Education Scotland is a Scottish Government executive agency responsible for supporting quality and improvement in Scottish education.
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November 20, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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shelterscotland.bsky.social
⚠️ Every day we delay, more children in Scotland will grow up in temporary accommodation, more families will be pushed into poverty, and more people will be locked out of safe, secure & affordable housing.

We need to build Scotland, build hope & build more social homes

shelterscotland.org/FinSecN25
November 19, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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In educational settings is positive relationships are key to improving wellbeing, attendance and achievement. 🤝

Don’t miss our webinar on Relational & restorative practice in action TOMORROW, 4pm!!!

Book your place today 👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/relational...
Relational and restorative practice: Insight from Scottish Education
Relational and restorative practice: Insight from Scottish Education
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November 19, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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The afternoon kicks off at our Young People Conference with a trip to the ‘Neurodome’ in the company of neurologist Professor Judith Pratt, who takes the audience on a journey through the billion neurones that make our brains. Changes in the brain during adolescence can be a driver for conflict.
An image taken from Glasgow Science Centre's 'neurodome'.
November 18, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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During our Monkey Vs Lizard-themed workshops this morning, we asked young people to tell us what activities they did to safeguard their mental health. See below for some examples of what they do. All very sensible and suitable for all ages.
Drawing of a cat within a heart-shape. Drawings of activities including swimming, rabbits, nature and reading. The words 'yoga' and 'breathe'.
November 18, 2025 at 12:09 PM
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Great to welcome to the conference Tom Arthur, Minister for Social Care, Mental Wellbeing & Sport to our Conference. 'Learning to identify emotions & where to ask for help is important.' He flagged up community-based support for young people & paid tribute to the staff who run mental health services
Slide projected on the wall announcing today's speaker is Tom Arthur. The Minister Tom Arthur giving today's keynote speech.
November 18, 2025 at 11:26 AM
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Thank you to Daniel’s Di Ciacca of The Sound Lab for DJing this morning as the young people arrived at our conference. Got us all in the mood and full of energy!
November 18, 2025 at 10:55 AM
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Not long now until our Young Person Conference 2025 kicks off. We’ll be posting throughout the day, so stay tuned.
A photo of a sign that says ‘Glasgow Tower’ with an arrow pointing right.
November 18, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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Our Young People Conference is where science meets social change. We'll spend the day helping young people understand how brain development drives conflict how empathy, awareness and some simple tips on restoring calm can help restore calm. We'll be live-posting through the day.
Photo of several people at a table using smartphones to take part in an interactive quiz or activity. Text on an orange banner reads: ‘Young Person Conference 2025 – Take the Test!’ Papers, colorful materials, and hands holding phones are visible. At the bottom, the SCCR and Cyrenians logos appear on a teal background with a skyline silhouette
November 13, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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We’re not just talking about conflict: we’re rethinking it. On Tue 18 Nov, we'll share what we know about how adolescence drives family conflict through creative workshops and brain-based activities. Young people will learn how to build resilience at our conference (Tue 18 Nov).
Photo of a large group of young people sitting at tables and watching a speaker or presentation at an event. Many are smiling or engaged. On orange banners, text reads: ‘Young Person Conference 2025’ and ‘Glasgow Science Centre, Tuesday, 18 November.’ The SCCR and Cyrenians logos appear at the bottom on a teal background with a skyline silhouette
November 12, 2025 at 12:11 PM
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Teachers told us they found it hard to locate our educational resources. We listened. Soon, they’ll be easier than ever to find under For Professionals. Our newly remapped website appears Wednesday, 5 November. Learn more: scottishconflictresolution.org.uk/blog/our-web...
A graphic announcing that teacher-requested educational resources are now easier to find. Text reads: "Teachers asked. We listened. Educational resources are now easier to find under 'For Professionals'." The logo for the Scottish Centre for Conflict Resolution (SCCR) is at the bottom. The image is made to look like chalk-written letters on a blackboard.
November 11, 2025 at 11:59 AM
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rocktrust.bsky.social
"Despite all our successes, we are still only just scratching the surface of what still needs to be done."

Read Shea Moran's take on this year's annual Scottish homelessness conference.

#EndingYouthHomelessness @homelessnetwork.scot

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More change is needed if we're to be 'world-leading' on housing rights - Rock Trust
Shae Moran from Rock Trust gives his take on this year’s Homeless Network Scotland Conference on homelessness prevention.
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November 10, 2025 at 11:59 AM
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Why do we sometimes clash with the people we care about most?

Our Young People Conference at Glasgow Science Centre dives into the science behind conflict — and how understanding our brains can help us stay calm and connected.

Read our blog: www.scottishconflictresolution.org.uk/about/blog/a...
A Day Out with SCCR: Our Young Person Conference 2025
On Tuesday, 18 November, young people from across Scotland will gather at the Glasgow Science Centre for a day dedicated to understanding themselves, their relationships with their parents or carers, ...
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November 10, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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Two highlights from our Young Persons Conference @glasgowscience.bsky.social on Tuesday 18 November.
1) Tom Arthur, Minister for Social Care, Mental Wellbeing & Sport is the morning's keynote speaker.
2) Professor Judith Pratt will narrate a journey through the developing brain in GSC's 'neurodome'!
Photo of an audience seated inside a large dome theatre with a projection of glowing blue and white neuron-like patterns across the curved ceiling. Text on orange banners reads: ‘Young Person Conference 2025’ and ‘Welcome to the Neurodome.’ The SCCR and Cyrenians logos appear at the bottom over a teal background with a skyline silhouette.
November 10, 2025 at 12:21 PM
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In educational settings is positive relationships are key to improving wellbeing, attendance and achievement. 🤝

Don’t miss our upcoming webinar on Relational & restorative practice in action.

Book your place today 👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/relational...
Relational and restorative practice: Insight from Scottish Education
Relational and restorative practice: Insight from Scottish Education
www.eventbrite.co.uk
November 7, 2025 at 12:25 PM
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Our Website Has a New Look!

Refreshed and remapped, this isn’t just a new look. It’s about making our resources clearer and easier to find, so that young people, families, and professionals can get the right support when they need it most.
www.scottishconflictresolution.org.uk
An image of the new landing page for the SCCR remapped website. At the bottom of the image there is a logo for the Scottish Centre for Conflict Resolution (SCCR) and Cyrenians. On the image we see website navigation menu shows options for: For Young People, For Parents & Carers, For Professionals & Practitioners, and About us. Below, a text block describes the centre as being based in Edinburgh with expertise in mediation, offering digital resources, training, and events to improve understanding of conflict and transform relationships. Highlighted in yellow, there is text written over the top of the screengrab of the landing page that reads 'Remapped SCCR website launched today!'
November 5, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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Our newly remapped website is live! Visit our homepage - scottishconflictresolution.org.uk - and see what you think.

Easier to use.
Clearer to navigate.
Same vital support.

Try our new search function to find what you need to resolve your family conflicts even quicker.
A graphic announcing the launch of the newly remapped website. Text reads: "Our Newly Remapped Website is Live! Easier to use. Clearer to navigate. Same vital support." A button at the bottom says "Explore now". From the top and on both sides you can see ticker tape.
November 5, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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On Tuesday, 18 Nov, we'll welcome young people from across Scotland to @glasgowscience.bsky.social for a day of insight, science & self-understanding. Our one-day conference will invite schools & youth groups to explore how our brains shape conflict - & how knowledge can turn clashes into connection
Promotional image for the Cyrenians Scottish Centre for Conflict Resolution’s Young Person Conference 2025. The photo shows the exterior of the Glasgow Science Centre with its distinctive curved glass roof and large display screens. Text on orange banners reads: ‘Cyrenians Scottish Centre for Conflict’s Young Person Conference 2025’ and ‘Glasgow Science Centre, Tuesday, 18 November.’ The bottom includes the SCCR and Cyrenians logos on a teal background with a skyline silhouette.
November 3, 2025 at 12:41 PM