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Cyrenians Scottish Centre for Conflict Resolution @sccrcentre.bsky.social · 2m

'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 · 6m

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 · 7h

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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Cyrenians Scottish Centre for Conflict Resolution @sccrcentre.bsky.social · 5h

Tonight we'll be live-posting along with House of Hormones, which kicks off online at 5.30pm. We've had an incredible response to the event and we're looking forward to sharing the thoughts of Amy from @parentingscotland.bsky.social, Lyndsay from Workplace Menopause Support and Katie from SCCR.

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

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

🔗 Secure your spot: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/online-con...

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

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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Grangemouth High School - The Lighthouse @ghslighthouse.bsky.social · 2d

Lately, we’ve been talking to pupils about journaling—a simple but powerful self-care tool to feel more in control when life gets overwhelming. Writing thoughts down eases the mental load, calms the mind & creates breathing space. A small habit, big impact. Why not try it? 📝 #Journaling #SelfCare

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Children in Scotland @childreninscotland.bsky.social · 2d

This week is Challenge Poverty Week!

Fighting to end child poverty is a core priority for Children in Scotland, so we're proud to support #CPW25 !

Find out more here: www.povertyalliance.org/cpw/

#ChallengePoverty

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Cyrenians Scottish Centre for Conflict Resolution @sccrcentre.bsky.social · 2d

Hi @chrisdonia.bsky.social, could you email Colin at @sccrcentre.bsky.social. Have a potential job for you.

Cyrenians Scottish Centre for Conflict Resolution @sccrcentre.bsky.social · 3d

Thanks so much for helping us to promote :) Would be fab to see some of you guys there

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Cyrenians Scottish Centre for Conflict Resolution @sccrcentre.bsky.social · 7d

Just a week to go until the doors of the House of Hormones open again, this time for a free online event (9 Oct, 5.30pm). When mum or a carer's menopausal & the kids are going through adolescence, hormonal changes can drive conflict. Reserve a place to learn more: eventbrite.com/e/house-of-h...

A social media graphic with the text "One week until House of Hormones returns." It announces a free online event on Thursday, 9 October, from 5:30 to 7 pm, with places still available. Logos for the event partners are shown at the bottom: the Scottish Centre for Conflict Resolution (SCCR), Parenting across Scotland, and menopause support.

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Shelter Scotland @shelterscotland.bsky.social · 7d

🚨 68% of adults in Scotland think politicians should do more to tackle the issue of housing.

Our delivery plan sets out a path for the next Scottish Gov't: build at least 15,693 new social homes a year, uphold rights, end housing inequality, +more. #HousingEmergency.

👉 shelterscotland.org/Plan26

A photo from inside the Scottish Parliament debate chamber, with a focus on a microphone at a desk, with text saying: 68% of adults in Scotland think politicians should do more to tackle the issue of housing.

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Scottish Mediation @scotmediation.bsky.social · 8d

Interested in teaching young people about mediation? Why not come along to our Peer Mediation Training for Trainers? Click below for more details.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/peer-media...

Peer Mediation Training For Trainers - November 2025

Training for adults to learn how to develop a peer mediation scheme with the young people (aged 10 - 18) that they work with .

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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Cyrenians Scottish Centre for Conflict Resolution @sccrcentre.bsky.social · 8d

👥 Want to train as a mediator?
SCCR’s accredited Mediator & Mediation Skills Training starts 20 Oct 2025.
✅ Blended learning
✅ Mock mediations
✅ Certification on completion

📩 Email [email protected] for further details or visit scottishconflictresolution.org.uk/blog/our-new...

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“I found the pace and delivery suited my learning style which made the experience more enjoyable. The content was very relevant and allowed me to reflect on my existing knowledge and skills.” – Course participant
Below, smaller text says: “Cyrenians’ new Mediator and Mediation Skills Training course has been accredited by Scottish Mediation.”
At the bottom are the logos for SCCR (Scottish Centre for Conflict Resolution) and Cyrenians.

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Shelter Scotland @shelterscotland.bsky.social · 9d

📰 The Scottish Government’s latest stats expose the reality: not enough social homes are being built.

➡️ 488 approvals (⬇️ 19%)
➡️ 811 starts (⬇️ 12%)
➡️ 973 completions (⬇️ 29%)

The #HousingEmergency can only be ended by delivering MORE social homes, not less! 🤯

A graphic saying: The latest Scottish Government house building statistics just released

A graphic saying: Social Home Approvals vs 2024/25 are down 19%

A graphic saying: Social Home Starts vs 2024/25 are down 12%

A graphic saying: Social Home Completions vs 2024/25 are down 29%

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Children in Scotland @childreninscotland.bsky.social · 8d

What does it really take to make Scotland the best place to grow up? ✨

That is the question at the heart of the Planet Youth pilot. The findings of a recent evaluation are already pointing to new ways we can work together for upstream prevention.

Read now: bit.ly/46KsnK5

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Scottish Mediation @scotmediation.bsky.social · 10d

We're delighted to announce our forthcoming webinar - Strengthening Mediation Practice Through the SOLER Communication Model, where you can find out more about the SOLER model in mediation. 🤩🙌
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/strengthen...

Strengthening Mediation Practice Through the SOLER Communication Model

This interactive webinar equips mediators with practical, evidence-based skills to enhance presence and build trust in the mediation room.

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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Children in Scotland @childreninscotland.bsky.social · 10d

Young people with additional support needs consistently tell us about the importance of good communication.

Our Inclusion Ambassadors’ guide on language for pupils and staff in schools is one of the many resources they have made available educators.

👉 childreninscotland.org.uk/inclusion-am...

Inclusion Ambassadors

By bringing together a network of people working with and for children, alongside children and young people themselves, we offer a broad, balanced and independent voice. We create solutions, provide s...

childreninscotland.org.uk

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Shelter Scotland @shelterscotland.bsky.social · 13d

🚨 10,180 children in Scotland are living in temporary accommodation. At the current rate of progress, it’ll take over 28 years to reduce that number to 0. #HousingEmergency

If you agree that's 10,180 children too many & 28 years too long, add your name to our register.

🆘 shelterscotland.org/ActCH

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Cyrenians Scottish Centre for Conflict Resolution @sccrcentre.bsky.social · 14d

Just a fortnight until our online event House of Hormones explores the reality of ‘double hormone households’, where different generations experience hormonal changes at the same time, leading to tension and breakdowns in communication. Reserve your place: www.eventbrite.com/e/house-of-h...

A promotional graphic for the return of the show 'House of Hormones'. Text reads "Two weeks until House of Hormones returns" and "Places for our Thursday 9 October, 5:30-7pm ONLINE event still available and FREE." Logos for the Scottish Centre for Conflict Resolution (SCCR), Parenting Across Scotland and Workplace Menopause Support are at the bottom.'

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Shelter Scotland @shelterscotland.bsky.social · 14d

🚨 New stats from the Scottish Gov't shows 16,485 households were illegally denied temporary accommodation they were entitled to - a practice known as gatekeeping. #HousingEmergency

It's more than double from the year before

Tell Scotland’s leaders: it’s time to act
🕒 shelterscotland.org/ActLeaders

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Cyrenians Scottish Centre for Conflict Resolution @sccrcentre.bsky.social · 15d

Looking to advance your mediation skills? We're offering a 5-day course over 4 weeks starting Monday 20 October! Accredited by @scotmediation.bsky.social, it enhances personal & professional development. Email [email protected] or visit www.scottishconflictresolution.org.uk/blog/our-new...

An orange background with white text reading: 'Interested in conflict resolution? Want to take the first step towards becoming a qualified mediator?'

An orange background with text in white reading: 'Join us for the Mediator and Mediation Skills Training course – accredited by Scottish Mediation. Starts Monday 20 October.'

An orange background with text in white reading: 'Blended learning: 1 half-day online + 3 in-person training days + 1 in-person assessment day.'

An orange background with text in white reading: 'Supportive, inclusive, and practical – with hands-on exercises and mock mediations.'

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Cyrenians Scottish Centre for Conflict Resolution @sccrcentre.bsky.social · 15d

🌿 Come to Doors Open Days 2025 at Cyrenians Community Gardens, Royal Edinburgh Hospital this weekend.

📅 Sunday 28 Sept
🕚 11am–3pm
Enjoy tours, poetry, crafts, plant & cake sales, raffles + more!
Free & open to all 🌼

Promotional poster for Doors Open Days 2025 by Cyrenians. Event details: Sunday 28th September, 11am–3pm, Cyrenians Community Gardens, Royal Edinburgh Hospital. Activities include refreshments, guided tours, poetry, crafts, plant and cake sales, raffle and more. Images feature garden flowers, a plant display, and two scarecrow-like figures dressed in coats and boots sitting on a bench with mugs. Text explains that Doors Open Days is a free public event offering unique experiences, fun days out, and insight into shared spaces across Scotland. Logos of Historic Environment Scotland, Doors Open Days, and the Scottish Civic Trust appear at the bottom.

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Cyrenians Scottish Centre for Conflict Resolution @sccrcentre.bsky.social · 15d

'Being a student mediator has pushed me to listen harder & grow in ways I didn’t expect.' Read our blog about moving from support work into mediation, as we prepare to run our Mediator & Mediation Training Skills course, starting 20 Oct.
www.scottishconflictresolution.org.uk/blog/family-...

Family Mediation Week: My experience as a student mediator

For Family Mediation Week, student mediator Lyndsay reflects on her mediation journey.

www.scottishconflictresolution.org.uk

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Parenting Across Scotland @parentingscotland.bsky.social · 15d

Join us online alongside Police Scotland's Cyber Harm Prevention Team on Wednesday 22 October from 5:30-6:30pm to hear all about how we can help keep ourselves and our children and young people safe online.

#cyber #onlinesafety #children #youngpeople

Sign up: www.eventbrite.com/e/keeping-ch...

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