Youth Work

The 5 one-hour modules are designed so that they can be delivered in a number of settings and with different size groups. They can be run as a one day event or as a series of informal sessions over time and are informal, participative and engaging. The modules are based on stories, conversations and reflection to challenge thinking.

Module 1: What is resilience?

Module 2: Why do we react the way we do?

Module 3: Managing our emotions.

Module 4: Introducing the Gremlins Of Resilience.

Module 5: Challenging the Gremlins Of Resilience.

By the end of the five modules the young people will:

• Understand what they have done in the past when things go wrong – what works for them and what doesn’t.
• Understand that their thinking in the moment effects the way they feel and behave.
• Be able to carry out simple exercises to calm themselves when they are experiencing strong emotions.
• Detect early warning signals (gremlins) that a situation is a challenge for them and have a new list of go-to strategies they want to use when faced with a challenging situation – in particular slowing things down, asking for help, working out where they can have some control, and learning from their mistakes.
• Have a framework and language for self-reflection that allows them to question their own thinking when it is
  getting in the way.

We know from experience that the adult introducing the ideas to young people makes all the difference. Their ability to model the skills, show their own resilience and build empathy and respect within the group is the most essential ingredient.

As a result we are committed to ensuring youth work leaders have the best possible introduction to the materials and feel inspired, informed and equipped to deliver the module and embed the skills into their facilitation of guided reflection throughout their broader programmes. So using the modules as underpinning learning that can be explored and reflected on.

The three day training for the five hour module provides participants with all the knowledge, confidence and materials they need to pass on the skills of resilience to young people. The training uses evidence-based psychological tools to encourage participants in the first two days to explore their own resilience and how to deal with the stresses and challenges of life, so they can more effectively facilitate the resilience of the young people they work with. The third day is focused on the materials and how to facilitate the learning with young people. Our unique approach to materials offers vibrant and engaging tools that offer lasting memories for young people.

At the end of the training participants will be equipped to facilitate 5 one hour learning modules which guide young people through some of the vital skills and techniques of personal resilience. These skills can then be revisited in the ongoing relationship with those young people and used to reflect on situations as they happen.

The training can be offered to groups within one area or perhaps in shared training across areas.

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The module is based on stories, conversations and reflection to challenge thinking. There is an opportunity to accelerate trust and respect within the group - young people learn together and mostly from each other.

By the end of the first hour young people will:

• Understand what they do now when things go wrong – what works for them and what doesn’t.
• Have a new list of go-to strategies they want to use when faced with a challenging situation – in particular slowing things down, asking for help, working out where they can have some control, and learning from their mistakes.
• Understand that their thinking in the moment effects the way they feel and behave.
• Have a framework and language for self-reflection that allows them to consider how their thinking at the time influenced the outcome.

By the end of the second hour young people will:

• Be able to carry out a simple breathing exercise to calm themselves down.
• Detect early warning signals that a situation is a challenge for them and know what to do next.
• Be able to question their own thinking when it is getting in the way.
• Incorporate these new skills in to their self-reflection and guided reflection.

Throughout the broader programmes youth work leaders can use and build upon the framework and language to guide reflection throughout the challenges.

We know from experience that the adult introducing the ideas to young people makes all the difference. Their ability to model the skills, show their own resilience and build empathy and respect within the group is the most essential ingredient.

As a result we are committed to ensuring youth work leaders have the best possible introduction to the materials and feel inspired, informed and equipped to deliver the module and embed the skills into their facilitation of guided reflection throughout their broader programmes. So using the module as underpinning learning that can be explored and reflected on. Youth work leaders spend a day with us learning the skills for themselves and exploring how to introduce them to young people in an engaging, relevant and effective way. The goal is to ensure they can teach and model the skills – so that young people have the opportunity to become self-reflective and more resilient. Our training is experiential, theory based and very participative!

The training can be offered to groups within one area or perhaps in shared training across areas.

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All of us can do more to consider and look after our mental fitness. Often individuals do not think about their ability to cope in difficult situations until they are in one. Research suggests that paying attention to personal resilience is useful and valuable to not only cope well with the unexpected things that life presents, but also to make the most of opportunities. This 2 day programme will enable participants to consider, practice and develop practical skills to improve and enhance their understanding of personal resilience.

All the concepts introduced in the program are based on well understood and validated psychological concepts and techniques and will be supported by expert trainers. The two days will feel intellectually challenging, personally demanding and practical.

The Building Personal Resilience programme is designed to enable participants to develop a sophisticated understanding about their thinking and the link and impact on their ability to deal with everyday challenges and setbacks constructively and to solve problems effectively.

Challenges and setbacks are inevitable, but our approaches and reactions to them have an impact on our ability to thrive in difficult times, learn from them and move forward in a positive and helpful way. During the training frameworks and practical techniques will be introduced and individuals will have a chance to explore and practice them in a safe and engaging environment.  

The skills, explored and practiced over the 2 days can be applied to everyday situations and can enable individuals to make the most of what life has to offer. This approach serves three purposes;

• Firstly it allows participants to develop personal resilience
• Secondly it helps them respond more effectively to setbacks and make the most of opportunities and
• Thirdly it enables greater insight into how those around, or who they support, respond to setbacks and make the most of opportunities.

When staff groups come together for this training it offers the opportunity to develop a language framework that is enabling and supportive so that individuals recognise the benefits of sharing difficulties rather than hiding them.

The 2 days can be delivered as consecutive days or split days (1 day then a break of no more than 2 weeks before the second day).

1. Explore the concept of ‘resilience’ in the context of those working with children and young people.
2. Applying the cognitive behavioural model to explore how beliefs have an impact on behaviour and performance.
3. Develop techniques to challenge the beliefs that are getting in the way.
4. Consider modelling behaviour and the impact we have on others.
5. Explore the links between energy and performance.
6. Consider growth and fixed mindsets and how to encourage growth mindsets in others.
7. Explore and understanding strengths.

All skills are considered at a personal level and in relation to those they work with.

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