Youthscape Training Equipping churches, youth leaders and parents with the skills and confidence to offer support around the areas of mental health, self-harm and healthy relationships. Innovative youth work born in Luton, delivered everywhere.
About Us Youthscape is a Christian youth work organisation. Our vision is to help the church discover the models and approaches of youth ministry that really work and make a difference to young people s lives in a rapidly changing culture. Our team are based in Luton, Bedfordshire where we pioneer work with young people in schools, churches and the local community. The hub of our local work is our brand new, state-of-the-art facility Bute Millsa five storey youth centre and training facility, a place where new youth work ideas are constantly being born and put to the test.
Inspiring Healthy Relationships Course: Romance Academy Training Days 6hrs Equipping young people with a positive framework for understanding and experiencing healthy relationships. Resourcing & equipping you to run a Romance Academy course Romance Academy is our in-depth course for 13-18 year olds, focused on inspiring healthy relationships. These groups become a powerful community in which young people grow in selfesteem, confidence and relational literacy. They learn and practice the tools to make positive and informed choices that benefit themselves and others. Attendance at one of our regional training one day events is essential before you can run the course. After attending, you ll be given access to all you need to run your own Romance Academy. A range of dates are available nationally, for more details please visit our online events store. If you would like to arrange for training to be held at your location, please contact us on training@youthscape.co.uk 100 for one place, or 75 for two or more places. Event aimed at those supporting young people/ working in a Christian capacity Training to deliver Youthscape material elsewhere
Course: Course: Let s Talk About Sex Roadshows Let s talk about sex is an interactive seminar designed to help adults talk with their teenagers about sex and relationships. These events are designed to help you have those conversations that matter the most. The evening includes: Know the facts we ll take a look at what s really going on in youth culture, including analysis of the world of social media and the impact of porn. Define your message as the loving authority in your children s lives, we ll help you to lead the charge in establishing a framework of healthy relationships. 2.5hrs 300/395* plus travel Event aimed at parents Event aimed at those supporting young people/ working in a Christian capacity Delivered at your venue COMING SOON Inspiring Healthy Relationships Equipping Days This year we are going to be holding a series of one day events in Luton for youth workers, handling hot topics and hearing from lead voices in each field. The equipping days allow space to explore the issues, ask questions and openly discuss the issues. 1. Listening and Responding to Young People on Homosexuality Date TBC 6hrs 50 Event aimed at those supporting young people/ working in a Christian capacity Handling the how we ll share our tried and tested top-tips for starting the conversations and responding to those challenging parenting moments. 2. Questioning Gender 26th January 10 4pm This seminar is predominately aimed at parents, youth workers, teachers & church leaders who would like some practical guidance and wisdom to help them avoid the pitfalls of being cringy, judgemental or just plain clueless! 3. Young people and Digital Sexual Culture 10th May 10 4pm To find out more about any of these events please visit youthscape.co.uk/store/products/events
Self-harm and Mental Health Training Course: Self-harm And Theology In Practice 2hrs Recognising and effectively supporting young people with mental health issues. An evening course for churches, ideal for equipping those who want to confidently offer support for young people both practically and spiritually. An overview of the latest research on the extent of self-harm among young people and the particular groups at highest risk Introduction to key support methods and alternatives Self-harm and the Bible Responding and supporting from a Christian perspective Listening and lamenting The impact of scars An introduction to the resources that are available. All delegates receive a certificate upon completion of the course, training notes, signposting materials for young people and a 10% discount off all SelfharmUK/Youthscape resources. 250 plus travel SPECIAL LAUNCH PRICE UNTIL JAN 18 Event aimed at those supporting young people/ working in a Christian capacity Delivered at your venue
Course: Self-harm Equipping Course For Parents 1.5hrs The training includes the following: Raising awareness of the issue- key facts and 200 plus travel information for parents about what self-harm is and why young people self-harm Recognising and understanding the physical and emotional indicators of self-harm Event aimed at parents Delivered at your venue A practical guide to responding to a self-harm disclosure followed by information on what help is available for families Ways to encourage emotional resilience and healthy coping mechanisms at home How to parent a child that harms and look after your other children Hints for improving communication Impact on you An open question time and a look at what resources and support are available for parents around this issue
Course: Course: Anxiety In Adolescence 2.5hrs Young People And Self-esteem 2.5hrs In a culture with higher pressures to succeed, 24/7 online presence, global instability and a constant bad news cycle, young people are 300 plus travel Young People And Self-esteem is a brand new course from Youthscape covering the six pillars of self-esteem and highlights how 300 increasingly struggling to know how to cope. Anxiety In Adolescence is a 2.5-hour course that not only highlights the pressures that young people are facing today, but also key methods of support, including group-wide and individual approaches, free downloadable resources Event suitable for anyone working with young people, schools, youth orgs, churches. Delivered at your venue this relates to young people. We ensure that each delegate is given the knowledge to recognise the importance of understanding self, including developing the skills and theory of understanding the emotional, evaluative and cognitive components of self-esteem. The training also includes a wealth of practical Event suitable for anyone working with young people, schools, youth orgs, churches Delivered at your venue and the skills to identify the signs of anxiety resources and information to use with young disorders. people in your setting. Breakdown of the main types of anxiety Develop an understanding of the emotional, disorder evaluative and cognitive components of self Indicators of anxiety in young people esteem Methods of support in a one to one and youth Methods of support along with practical group capacity session ideas for young people in a one to Responding to the culture of perfectionism one and group capacity and fear of failure An introduction to the wealth of resources Plus a free range of downloadable resources available around building positive self-esteem in young people Free downloadable worksheets and session plans to use in your setting
Schools Work Training Days A range of training days to bring new insight, knowledge and skills to those delivering Christian work in schools. A range of training days that apply to primary, secondary and 16-19 s education. The training is designed to be engaging for those starting out but also stretching enough for experienced practitioners. You ll find each day brings a mix of expert teaching, innovative ideas and practical resources you can use in your work. Available as both a Luton based course or as a regional live streaming option in Maidstone, Kent. For more information please contact training@youthscape.co.uk 1 day costs: 50 (livestream 40) 2 days cost: 100 (livestream 80) 3 days cost: 135 (livestream 105) 4 days cost: 170 (livestream 130) 5 days cost: 200 (livestream 150) 6 days cost: 225 Event aimed at those supporting young people/ working in a Christian capacity 1. Mentoring and chaplaincy work: Effective pastoral oneto-one work in schools How do you best support students oneto-one in schools if you re a local youth worker or schools organisation? In this day you ll learn: Types of mentoring and approaches for primary and secondary work What skills and qualifications are needed Reflective listening skills How to present your services to schools Record keeping and working within a school s requirements Types of chaplaincy support for schools Tutor: Chris Curtis Date: Friday, 1st December 2017 Available as a live stream
2. Mental & emotional health and wellbeing 3. Delivering excellence in the curriculum and beyond 4. Effective communication and the art of storytelling 5. Line Management and Trustees What are young people s emotional and How can you make the best possible How can you write and tell stories that What s the best approach if you re a mental health needs and how can you contribution to RE, PHSE and other really get young people listening? In trustee or senior worker responsible for help them? In this day you ll learn: lessons in schools? In this day you ll this day you ll learn: line management in your organisation What voluntary groups can offer learn: Skills of the storyteller or church? In this day you ll learn: to schools to support mental and Developing curriculum content that Writing stories out of your own Adapting approaches to line emotional wellbeing will engage and enthral students experiences management to suit different people Key insights into children s and young Changing law and practice in schools Stories that work in school assemblies and personalities people s emotional development on RE and SMSC Presentation skills that enhance Skills required for successful line Running small groups Hands-on practice and resources you your speaking in assemblies and the management Helping young people overcome can take away and use classroom Dealing with problems, conflicts and anxiety The legal framework and good Practical resources and ideas to get poor performance Support for young people who self- practice for exploring faith in schools you started How to manage a schools worker if harm Third space faith work using school you re not a schools worker! Up-to-date knowledge of the relevant corridors and alternative spaces How to structure and lead a line laws and good practice in education management session Tutor: Ruth Ayres Tutor: Lat Blaylock Tutor: Neil Ruckman Tutor: Keith Johnson Date: Friday, 19th January Date: Friday, 23rd February Date: Friday, 16th March Date: Friday, 25th May Time: 10 4pm Time: 10 4pm Time: 10 4pm Time: 10 4pm Available as a live stream Available as a live stream Due the interactive nature of this session, Effective Communication and the Art of Storytelling is unfortunately not available as a lived stream session. Available as a live stream
6. Fundraising How can you raise funds for your work in schools? In this day you ll learn: How to develop a compelling pitch to potential funders Secrets of approaching grant making trusts Writing a bid and completing applications Running fundraising events How to get churches and individuals to give to your project Tutors: Gordon Raggett, Chris Curtis Date: Friday 6th July Time: 10 4pm Available as a live stream
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