Cyrenians Scottish Centre for Conflict Resolution
@sccrcentre.bsky.social
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/
This week marks the tenth anniversary of our resource Keep the Heid. Mark the occassion with this short video explaining what is KTH, still one of our most visited parts of our website. Explore the resource at www.scottishconflictresolution.org.uk/professional... - and take the quiz.
February 18, 2026 at 4:02 PM
This week marks the tenth anniversary of our resource Keep the Heid. Mark the occassion with this short video explaining what is KTH, still one of our most visited parts of our website. Explore the resource at www.scottishconflictresolution.org.uk/professional... - and take the quiz.
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Random Acts of Kindness Day reminds us how small moments matter — helping with homework, holding a door, sharing encouragement & offering a listening ear. Kindness builds connection, boosts confidence, and brings calm to busy school days. #KindnessMatters
February 17, 2026 at 7:26 AM
Random Acts of Kindness Day reminds us how small moments matter — helping with homework, holding a door, sharing encouragement & offering a listening ear. Kindness builds connection, boosts confidence, and brings calm to busy school days. #KindnessMatters
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How do we confront systemic racism in housing?
Our own @gmacrae.bsky.social is joined by Dr Nadia Ayed on the latest @scottishhousingnews.com podcast where they explore the issues driving it, ways to combat it, and what an anti-racist approach to housing looks like.
🔗 shelterscotland.org/SHN78TS
Our own @gmacrae.bsky.social is joined by Dr Nadia Ayed on the latest @scottishhousingnews.com podcast where they explore the issues driving it, ways to combat it, and what an anti-racist approach to housing looks like.
🔗 shelterscotland.org/SHN78TS
‘Confronting systemic racism in housing’ with Gordon Llewellyn‑MacRae and Dr Nadia Ayed - podcast transcript
Below is a full transcript of episode 78 of the Scottish Housing News Podcast titled 'Confronting systemic racism in housing' with Gordon Llewellyn‑MacRae and Dr Nadia Ayed’. Listen to the episo...
shelterscotland.org
February 16, 2026 at 5:17 PM
How do we confront systemic racism in housing?
Our own @gmacrae.bsky.social is joined by Dr Nadia Ayed on the latest @scottishhousingnews.com podcast where they explore the issues driving it, ways to combat it, and what an anti-racist approach to housing looks like.
🔗 shelterscotland.org/SHN78TS
Our own @gmacrae.bsky.social is joined by Dr Nadia Ayed on the latest @scottishhousingnews.com podcast where they explore the issues driving it, ways to combat it, and what an anti-racist approach to housing looks like.
🔗 shelterscotland.org/SHN78TS
As part of Children’s Mental Health Week, here’s a practical wellbeing tip: grounding and gentle distraction can help young people stay present when stress feels overwhelming.
More in the blog: www.scottishconflictresolution.org.uk/about/blog/t...
More in the blog: www.scottishconflictresolution.org.uk/about/blog/t...
Three Ways to Support the Emotional Wellbeing of Young People
For Children's Mental Health Week, we look at three ways to boost the emotional wellbeing of young people as part of avoiding the kind of conflict that damages family relationships.
www.scottishconflictresolution.org.uk
February 13, 2026 at 12:04 PM
As part of Children’s Mental Health Week, here’s a practical wellbeing tip: grounding and gentle distraction can help young people stay present when stress feels overwhelming.
More in the blog: www.scottishconflictresolution.org.uk/about/blog/t...
More in the blog: www.scottishconflictresolution.org.uk/about/blog/t...
Children’s Mental Health Week is underway, a reminder of the difference we can make by supporting the wellbeing of young people.
In our blog, SCCR shares 3 practical ways we can help: 🔗https://scottishconflictresolution.org.uk/about/blog/three-ways-to-support-the-emotional-wellbeing-of-young-people
In our blog, SCCR shares 3 practical ways we can help: 🔗https://scottishconflictresolution.org.uk/about/blog/three-ways-to-support-the-emotional-wellbeing-of-young-people
February 12, 2026 at 12:36 PM
Children’s Mental Health Week is underway, a reminder of the difference we can make by supporting the wellbeing of young people.
In our blog, SCCR shares 3 practical ways we can help: 🔗https://scottishconflictresolution.org.uk/about/blog/three-ways-to-support-the-emotional-wellbeing-of-young-people
In our blog, SCCR shares 3 practical ways we can help: 🔗https://scottishconflictresolution.org.uk/about/blog/three-ways-to-support-the-emotional-wellbeing-of-young-people
We’re back at #scvogathering today. Just seen great session about Co-pilot. Sharing these images from our own great House of Hormones event yesterday. Thanks again to @parentingscotland.bsky.social, Workplace MenopauseSupport and our own Emily and Caroline.
February 11, 2026 at 10:45 AM
We’re back at #scvogathering today. Just seen great session about Co-pilot. Sharing these images from our own great House of Hormones event yesterday. Thanks again to @parentingscotland.bsky.social, Workplace MenopauseSupport and our own Emily and Caroline.
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A brilliant day at #SCVOGathering connecting with the #thirdsector - networking, sharing ideas and learning from inspiring talks.
Great to hear insight from orgs like @sccrcentre.bsky.social and @thepromise.scot
Highlight was an invigorating lunchtime walk with
@walkingscotland.bsky.social!
Great to hear insight from orgs like @sccrcentre.bsky.social and @thepromise.scot
Highlight was an invigorating lunchtime walk with
@walkingscotland.bsky.social!
February 10, 2026 at 4:13 PM
A brilliant day at #SCVOGathering connecting with the #thirdsector - networking, sharing ideas and learning from inspiring talks.
Great to hear insight from orgs like @sccrcentre.bsky.social and @thepromise.scot
Highlight was an invigorating lunchtime walk with
@walkingscotland.bsky.social!
Great to hear insight from orgs like @sccrcentre.bsky.social and @thepromise.scot
Highlight was an invigorating lunchtime walk with
@walkingscotland.bsky.social!
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With a broken housing system, it’s people who pay the price.
💔 Children trapped in temporary accommodation.
💔 Families stuck in unsuitable accommodation.
💔 People priced out of their communities.
Add your name to demand the social housing Scotland needs #HousingEmergency
👉 shelterscotland.org/Act
💔 Children trapped in temporary accommodation.
💔 Families stuck in unsuitable accommodation.
💔 People priced out of their communities.
Add your name to demand the social housing Scotland needs #HousingEmergency
👉 shelterscotland.org/Act
February 10, 2026 at 2:52 PM
With a broken housing system, it’s people who pay the price.
💔 Children trapped in temporary accommodation.
💔 Families stuck in unsuitable accommodation.
💔 People priced out of their communities.
Add your name to demand the social housing Scotland needs #HousingEmergency
👉 shelterscotland.org/Act
💔 Children trapped in temporary accommodation.
💔 Families stuck in unsuitable accommodation.
💔 People priced out of their communities.
Add your name to demand the social housing Scotland needs #HousingEmergency
👉 shelterscotland.org/Act
Having a great time at #SCVOgathering. Some great sessions on digital this morning and it was great to chat with the team thirdforcenews.bsky.social.
February 10, 2026 at 1:24 PM
Having a great time at #SCVOgathering. Some great sessions on digital this morning and it was great to chat with the team thirdforcenews.bsky.social.
What better way to start #SCVOGathering than visiting The House of Hormones with SCCR, @parentingscotland.bsky.social and Workplace Menopause Support.
February 10, 2026 at 9:19 AM
What better way to start #SCVOGathering than visiting The House of Hormones with SCCR, @parentingscotland.bsky.social and Workplace Menopause Support.
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Early start tomorrow to make sure that I do not miss your session - @cyrenians.bsky.social
Families & frontline staff alike can benefit from 'House of Hormones' at The Gathering 2026, Tues 10 Feb, 9:15am, Sidlaw Auditorium, EICC. Explore generational hormonal change with Parenting Across Scotland & Workplace Menopause Support. Reserve now: scvo.scot/the-gatherin...
February 9, 2026 at 12:57 PM
Early start tomorrow to make sure that I do not miss your session - @cyrenians.bsky.social
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Why is forgiveness in clients’ self-interest and how can mediators can support emotional repair? In our new masterclass learn how resentment causes harm and when to introduce forgiveness in mediation.
See link below 👇
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/forgivenes...
See link below 👇
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/forgivenes...
Forgiveness and Emotional Repair
Find out how forgiveness can help your clients with emotional repair.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
February 9, 2026 at 10:56 AM
Why is forgiveness in clients’ self-interest and how can mediators can support emotional repair? In our new masterclass learn how resentment causes harm and when to introduce forgiveness in mediation.
See link below 👇
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/forgivenes...
See link below 👇
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/forgivenes...
Today is Time to Talk Day; its aim is to create the nation’s biggest mental health conversation. Family meetings can reduce conflict by giving everyone space to talk, listen, find solutions that support mental health. Learn more in our new blog👇
www.scottishconflictresolution.org.uk/about/blog/f...
www.scottishconflictresolution.org.uk/about/blog/f...
Five Suggestions for Better Conversation on Time to Talk Day 2026
Date for your diaries: Thursday, 5 February, which is when the UK holds Time to Talk Day 2026. To mark the day, we present some ideas to make conversations between parents and young people.
www.scottishconflictresolution.org.uk
February 5, 2026 at 1:57 PM
Today is Time to Talk Day; its aim is to create the nation’s biggest mental health conversation. Family meetings can reduce conflict by giving everyone space to talk, listen, find solutions that support mental health. Learn more in our new blog👇
www.scottishconflictresolution.org.uk/about/blog/f...
www.scottishconflictresolution.org.uk/about/blog/f...
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Award-winning actor and Dundee native Brian Cox is calling for Dundee to formally declare a #HousingEmergency and adopt the Dundee Housing Emergency Action Plan.
Decision makers must act now or the cost of delay will be paid for by families.
More from Mr. Cox 👉 shelterscotland.org/BCDHEAP
Decision makers must act now or the cost of delay will be paid for by families.
More from Mr. Cox 👉 shelterscotland.org/BCDHEAP
February 5, 2026 at 10:57 AM
Award-winning actor and Dundee native Brian Cox is calling for Dundee to formally declare a #HousingEmergency and adopt the Dundee Housing Emergency Action Plan.
Decision makers must act now or the cost of delay will be paid for by families.
More from Mr. Cox 👉 shelterscotland.org/BCDHEAP
Decision makers must act now or the cost of delay will be paid for by families.
More from Mr. Cox 👉 shelterscotland.org/BCDHEAP
Families & frontline staff alike can benefit from 'House of Hormones' at The Gathering 2026, Tues 10 Feb, 9:15am, Sidlaw Auditorium, EICC. Explore generational hormonal change with Parenting Across Scotland & Workplace Menopause Support. Reserve now: scvo.scot/the-gatherin...
February 4, 2026 at 2:11 PM
Families & frontline staff alike can benefit from 'House of Hormones' at The Gathering 2026, Tues 10 Feb, 9:15am, Sidlaw Auditorium, EICC. Explore generational hormonal change with Parenting Across Scotland & Workplace Menopause Support. Reserve now: scvo.scot/the-gatherin...
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Train young people (10–18) to resolve conflict constructively. Online peer mediation training, 16–17 March 2026. Practical tools, interactive learning, no mediation experience required. Early bird tickets available now!
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/peer-media...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/peer-media...
Peer Mediation Training For Trainers - March 2026
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
February 4, 2026 at 1:59 PM
Looks like a great opportunity. Sign up now.
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Train young people (10–18) to resolve conflict constructively. Online peer mediation training, 16–17 March 2026. Practical tools, interactive learning, no mediation experience required. Early bird tickets available now!
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/peer-media...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/peer-media...
Peer Mediation Training For Trainers - March 2026
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
February 4, 2026 at 11:48 AM
Train young people (10–18) to resolve conflict constructively. Online peer mediation training, 16–17 March 2026. Practical tools, interactive learning, no mediation experience required. Early bird tickets available now!
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/peer-media...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/peer-media...
📣 Free online event | Understanding Emotions & Anger (Wed 18 Feb, 8:30am).
Learn about the 'anger cycle' & how better to self-regulate emotions to avoid arguments. Find out about primary and secondary emotions and where anger sits in these.
Reserve your place:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/online-con...
Learn about the 'anger cycle' & how better to self-regulate emotions to avoid arguments. Find out about primary and secondary emotions and where anger sits in these.
Reserve your place:
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
February 4, 2026 at 11:56 AM
📣 Free online event | Understanding Emotions & Anger (Wed 18 Feb, 8:30am).
Learn about the 'anger cycle' & how better to self-regulate emotions to avoid arguments. Find out about primary and secondary emotions and where anger sits in these.
Reserve your place:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/online-con...
Learn about the 'anger cycle' & how better to self-regulate emotions to avoid arguments. Find out about primary and secondary emotions and where anger sits in these.
Reserve your place:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/online-con...
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Prevention works, but only when support is there before crisis hits.
Our manifesto calls for more investment in early intervention: school-linked support, mental health services, and a right to youth work support.
To read our full manifesto head to https://ow.ly/8IuH50Y81tk
Our manifesto calls for more investment in early intervention: school-linked support, mental health services, and a right to youth work support.
To read our full manifesto head to https://ow.ly/8IuH50Y81tk
Youth Homelessness in Scotland | Rock Trust Manifesto for 2026
Rock Trust’s Scottish Election Manifesto makes four asks to prevent youth homelessness in Scotland and build better futures for young people.
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February 4, 2026 at 10:05 AM
Prevention works, but only when support is there before crisis hits.
Our manifesto calls for more investment in early intervention: school-linked support, mental health services, and a right to youth work support.
To read our full manifesto head to https://ow.ly/8IuH50Y81tk
Our manifesto calls for more investment in early intervention: school-linked support, mental health services, and a right to youth work support.
To read our full manifesto head to https://ow.ly/8IuH50Y81tk
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We are delighted to be delivering our third House of Hormones session at this years #SCVOGathering alongside @sccrcentre.bsky.social and Workplace Menopause Support.
Find us in the Sidlaw Auditorium from 9:15-10:30am on Tuesday 10 February 2026.
Sign up here: scvo.scot/the-gatherin...
Find us in the Sidlaw Auditorium from 9:15-10:30am on Tuesday 10 February 2026.
Sign up here: scvo.scot/the-gatherin...
February 3, 2026 at 10:22 AM
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🚨 This has been a lost parliament for homelessness.
📈 Children in temp: up 26% (highest on record)
📈 Homelessness: up nearly 20%
📈 Rough sleeping: more than doubled
10,480 children are paying the price of decades of underinvestment. This cannot be normalised.
Info 👉 shelterscotland.org/HS26Feb
📈 Children in temp: up 26% (highest on record)
📈 Homelessness: up nearly 20%
📈 Rough sleeping: more than doubled
10,480 children are paying the price of decades of underinvestment. This cannot be normalised.
Info 👉 shelterscotland.org/HS26Feb
February 3, 2026 at 1:23 PM
🚨 This has been a lost parliament for homelessness.
📈 Children in temp: up 26% (highest on record)
📈 Homelessness: up nearly 20%
📈 Rough sleeping: more than doubled
10,480 children are paying the price of decades of underinvestment. This cannot be normalised.
Info 👉 shelterscotland.org/HS26Feb
📈 Children in temp: up 26% (highest on record)
📈 Homelessness: up nearly 20%
📈 Rough sleeping: more than doubled
10,480 children are paying the price of decades of underinvestment. This cannot be normalised.
Info 👉 shelterscotland.org/HS26Feb
Just a week until House of Hormones, a session on surviving households where one generation is experiencing perimenopause & the other adolesence. Join us at The Gathering @scvo.scot. 10 Feb, 9:15am, EICC, Edinburgh.
Book here: scvo.scot/the-gatherin...
#SCVOGathering
@parentingscotland.bsky.social
Book here: scvo.scot/the-gatherin...
#SCVOGathering
@parentingscotland.bsky.social
February 3, 2026 at 2:21 PM
Just a week until House of Hormones, a session on surviving households where one generation is experiencing perimenopause & the other adolesence. Join us at The Gathering @scvo.scot. 10 Feb, 9:15am, EICC, Edinburgh.
Book here: scvo.scot/the-gatherin...
#SCVOGathering
@parentingscotland.bsky.social
Book here: scvo.scot/the-gatherin...
#SCVOGathering
@parentingscotland.bsky.social
Time to Talk Day takes place on 5 February – the nation’s biggest mental health conversation. Positive requests can reduce arguments at home by explaining needs clearly and calmly, helping protect everyone’s mental health. Learn more in our blog👇
www.scottishconflictresolution.org.uk/about/blog/f...
www.scottishconflictresolution.org.uk/about/blog/f...
Five Suggestions for Better Conversation on Time to Talk Day 2026
Date for your diaries: Thursday, 5 February, which is when the UK holds Time to Talk Day 2026. To mark the day, we present some ideas to make conversations between parents and young people.
www.scottishconflictresolution.org.uk
February 2, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Time to Talk Day takes place on 5 February – the nation’s biggest mental health conversation. Positive requests can reduce arguments at home by explaining needs clearly and calmly, helping protect everyone’s mental health. Learn more in our blog👇
www.scottishconflictresolution.org.uk/about/blog/f...
www.scottishconflictresolution.org.uk/about/blog/f...
Congrats to @debasers.bsky.social whose new film Everyone to Kenmure Street won the Sundance Festivals's World Cinema Documentary Competition's Special Jury Award, which recognises films that demonstrate exceptional impact in documenting civil resistance.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Documentary on Kenmure Street immigration protest wins Sundance award
The film documents how hundreds of residents in Pollokshields prevented the detention of two neighbours during a dawn raid in May 2021.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 2, 2026 at 11:03 AM
Congrats to @debasers.bsky.social whose new film Everyone to Kenmure Street won the Sundance Festivals's World Cinema Documentary Competition's Special Jury Award, which recognises films that demonstrate exceptional impact in documenting civil resistance.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Today is Parent Mental Health Day 2026. Your wellbeing matters. If family conflict is taking a toll, find practical coping skills for parents and carers here: scottishconflictresolution.org.uk/parents-and-...
#ParentMentalHealthDay
#ParentMentalHealthDay
January 30, 2026 at 2:23 PM
Today is Parent Mental Health Day 2026. Your wellbeing matters. If family conflict is taking a toll, find practical coping skills for parents and carers here: scottishconflictresolution.org.uk/parents-and-...
#ParentMentalHealthDay
#ParentMentalHealthDay