Scottish Centre for Conflict Resolution - Cyrenians

25/06/2026

To mark World Wellbeing Week, we’ve created a short video about small, practical steps that help ease tension and support healthier relationships when conflict arises.

Whether you’re working with families, supporting young people, or navigating challenges at home, taking small steps can make a meaningful difference.

You can learn more in our latest blog, which shares simple, supportive ideas to help you move forward: https://www.scottishconflictresolution.org.uk/about/blog/world-wellbeing-week-small-steps-that-can-help-resolve-conflict

24/06/2026

Wellbeing doesn’t have to be complicated - and it doesn’t have to wait until things reach crisis point.

As World Wellbeing Week (24–30 June) begins, SCCR’s latest blog explores how small, everyday steps can help us feel more balanced and better equipped to manage conflict within our families.

From taking a short walk to simply checking in with ourselves, wellbeing isn’t one-size-fits-all. But over time, these small actions can make a big difference in how we respond when tensions rise.

Read the full blog here:
https://www.scottishconflictresolution.org.uk/about/blog/world-wellbeing-week-small-steps-that-can-help-resolve-conflict

17/06/2026

𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐠𝐠𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬? 𝐘𝐨𝐮’𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐞.

Join our free online session '𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐃𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧' on 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝟖 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲. This 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 bite-sized training will help you build confidence, strengthen relationships, and learn practical ways to approach challenging discussions with compassion.

Open to parents, carers and anyone working with young people and families, this introductory session offers simple, practical tips you can start using straight away.

👉 Book your place: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/online-conflict-resolution-series-how-to-have-that-difficult-conversation-tickets-1985920390347

16/06/2026

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨 𝐝𝐚𝐝𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐅𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫’𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲?

It might not be what you think.

In this thoughtful blog, Lisa Holder, Director of Dads Rock , shares insight into what really matters to dads – and how meaningful time, connection and understanding can make a lasting difference in family relationships.

At SCCR, we know that small moments of connection can have a big impact. Father’s Day offers a chance to reflect on the importance of communication and stronger relationships at home.

'The modern Scottish dad wants to be emotionally present. He wants to be in the thick of it. And with that comes a reality check that parenting is stressful.'

👉 Read the blog here: What Dads Really Want This Father’s Day

11/06/2026

During out event at the recent Children In Scotland Annual Conference, young people from Inveralmond Community High co-presented, sharing their thoughts on SCCR’s resources. Here, Lexi and Lola talk about our resource Monkey Vs Lizard, which contrasts reflective and reactive responses to conflict, explaining how the roots of conflict lie within how our brain develops.

10/06/2026

Cyrenians SCCR took part in 2026’s Annual Conference with an event called ‘Emotions and the Brain - Teen Takeover!’. We co-hosted the session with the young people of Inveralmond High School. The young people worked with our learning facilitators Sofia and Emily to highlight the strengths of our resource for teachers ‘Emotions and the Brain’ and to talk about what SCCR and its resources could do better. The session was a great success, with the young people acquiting themselves admirably. We filmed through the day we were at the conference, and so have edited together this short highlights video.

08/06/2026

Do you want to know more about mental health support and wellbeing activities available to young people? Are you in or near North Berwick on Friday, 19 June?

SCCR is taking part in a ‘Young People’s Mental Wellbeing Event’, which is being held at North Berwick High School on that day. If you're a parent or carer (or grandparent) who wants to know more about how to boost your young people's wellbeing, speak to us. If you're a professional looking for resources to use with families, you too should speak to us.

In the morning, we’ll be sharing our resources (and sweets!) with groups of young people. We’ve taken part in the Young People’ Mental Wellbeing Event over the past two countries and its great fun – for us and the young people. If you know your young person is taking part in the morning, encourage them to say hi. Our Sofia will be manning our stall.

In the afternoon, North Berwick High School opens its doors to the public, who can come into the drop-in event and ask us questions about our service. We won’t be the only service available to talk that afternoon. Join SCCR and CAMHS, MYPAS, NB Youth Project, Young Carers, Beat, Can-do, ELC Mental Health, Herbspace, Wave Project and more. The afternoon sessions kicks off at 12.30pm.

04/06/2026

𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 - 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 & 𝐀𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 (𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐂𝐂𝐑'𝐬 𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬)

Understanding emotions is central to how we manage conflict in our work with families and young people.

This free online session (Tuesday 23 June, 8:30am) explores how anger operates - from triggers and escalation through to de-escalation and resolution - and the practical tools we can use to respond more effectively.

In just one hour, you’ll have the opportunity to reflect on your own responses, better understand the role of primary and secondary emotions, and strengthen your approach to supporting others in challenging situations.

The session is suitable for practitioners, professionals and volunteers working with families and young people, and no prior knowledge is required.

Find out more and book your place:

This bite-sized event is for PARENTS/CARERS and PROFESSIONALS/PRACTITIONERS/VOLUNTEERS WORKING WITH YOUNG PEOPLE AND FAMILIES

02/06/2026

Free training opportunity! An early intervention aid to preventing, managing and resolving conflict within families.

SCCR's next 'Understand, Communicate & Resolve' workshop takes place at Voluntary Sector Gateway on King Street in Bathgate. The training session will allow participants to review and explore the following

Relationships
Interpersonal Conflict
Conflict Responses
Conflict Resolution Skills
Resources and Techniques

The course is aimed at practitioners. professionals or volunteers from any sector working with families, parents and young people and has been designed in such a way that it allows the participants to share their knowledge and experience with like-minded individuals. The delivery is informal and is a mix of presentation, discussion, activity and evaluation.

If you're interested in attending, click here to reserve a space:

An early intervention aid to preventing, managing and resolving conflict within families - Free training opportunity

19/05/2026

New free online session from SCCR.

Understanding anxiety and building resilience can make a real difference when supporting young people and families.
Join our Conflict Resolution Series: Anxiety and Resilience (Understanding Emotions and Coping) to explore:

✅ the difference between anxiety and stress
✅ the science behind these emotions
✅ practical tips to help build resilience over time

📅 Tuesday 9 June 2026
⏰ 12:00–13:00
💻 Online | Free to attend

This friendly, bite-sized session is open to parents, carers, and professionals supporting young people and families.

👉 Book your place here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/online-conflict-resolution-series-anxiety-and-resilience-tickets-1985918945024