Cyrenians Scottish Centre for Conflict Resolution (SCCR) has released details for their month-long, digital Online Conference of free events this March.
“Can’t Not Won’t – Is There a Choice? Or Is There a Barrier?” features talks, workshops and Q&As hosted by highly regarded speakers in their field, who will speak on their knowledge and experience of the following topics:
- Thursday 13 March 2025, 10am: Recovering from Violence: A professional and lived experience perspective
This event features James Docherty, Project Manager at Scottish Violence Reduction Unit, who will give professional insight and experience in what it takes to overcome adversity. The event will be followed by a Q&A. To attend, please reserve a free place (booking page linked for your convenience).
- Thursday 13 March 2025, 4pm: Status Quo or Status No: Rethinking Mental Health in Education
This event features Billy Burke, Head of Service, SAMH – and runs from the basis that we are in the midst of a mental health crisis, and status quo is not good enough for Scotland’s young people. This event will explore and discuss what needs to change and how can the education system help. To attend, please reserve a free place.
- Tuesday 18 March 2025, 11am: Young Carers: Give me a Break
This event features Lorna Gibson, Young Carer Network Coordinator at Carers Trust Scotland. This event will give an oversite of who young carers are and the challenges they may face. You will also hear about some of the National work, legislation and support available for young carers and their families. To attend, please reserve a free place.
- Thursday 20 March, 10am: An inclusive approach to supporting children with language difficulties (with a focus on Developmental Language Disorder)
This event is with Fiona Petrie, Speech and Language Therapist at NHS Lothian who will speak on what Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) is and how it is recognised, along with the potential impacts (on wellbeing, academic achievement and relationships). To attend, please reserve a free place.
- Thursday 20 March, 2pm: It Takes all Kind of Minds (Neurodiversity Workshop)
This event is with Nelly Whaley, Training Manager at Salvesen Mindroom Centre. This virtual workshop will explore how you can begin to take a more holistic, strengths-based approach to supporting neurodivergent individuals. To attend, please reserve a free place.
- Tuesday 25 March 2025, 10am: Flipping the Script
This event is with SCCR’s Aimee McDonald, Emotional Health and Wellbeing Lead and Katie Walker, Learning Facilitator. This session is designed to equip both parents and professionals with the tools to foster positive interactions, manage challenging behaviours, and create an environment of growth and understanding. “Flipping the Script” will delve into powerful concepts that allow you to rethink how you approach child behaviour and conflicts, offering practical strategies you can immediately implement. To attend, please reserve a free place.
- Wednesday 26 March, 10am: Balancing Screen Time
This event is with Sheena Peckham, Content Lead at Internet Matters. This session will explore the digital landscape, what “screen time” actually means and what balanced screen time looks like along with tools to support children and young people’s wellbeing when it comes to screens. To attend, please reserve a free place.
For further information, please visit Cyrenians’ dedicated conference page.
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