Scottish Centre for Conflict Resolution - Cyrenians

26/08/2026

𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐧 𝐝𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝.

The Scottish Government wants to hear from children, young people, parents and carers about their experiences of being online, using social media, digital devices, and staying safe in the digital world.

The feedback will help inform future Scottish Government policy, guidance and services on online safety and digital wellbeing, and contribute to the development of a public health campaign addressing online harms.

✅ Surveys are open until 30 September 2026
✅ Responses are anonymous
✅ The children and young people survey is recommended for those aged 11 to 25 years old

Whether your experiences online have been positive, challenging, or a mix of both, your views can help shape better support for families across Scotland.

Find out more and take part here if you are aged 11 to 25:
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Find out more and take part here if you are a parent or carer:
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The Scottish Government wants to get a better understanding of what it’s like for parents/carers and their children to use apps, social media, games and spend time online. We would like to hear from parents of children of all ages (aged 0-18). Your answers will help us to develop advice on the sup...

25/08/2026

𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐭 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐬 & 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐲𝐥𝐞𝐬

Do certain situations seem to spark conflict more easily than others? Join SCCR for this free online session exploring the triggers that can contribute to conflict and the different ways we respond when tensions rise.

📅 Thursday, 10 September
🕓 12pm to 1pm
💻 Online via Zoom
🎟️ Free to attend

Designed for parents, carers, professionals, practitioners and volunteers working with young people and families, this introductory session will explore common conflict triggers, how they can impact relationships, and how understanding different conflict response styles can help us manage challenging situations more effectively. Participants will also have the opportunity to reflect on their own responses to conflict and consider practical approaches to reducing escalation.

Book your free place today:

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

20/08/2026

It’s great to see schools using our resources to support young people’s emotional health and wellbeing 💙

As part of our Emotions and the Brain resource, we offer practitioners training to build their understanding of the sessions, activities and key messages behind the resources. The training also provides an opportunity to explore and showcase SCCR’s range of digital resources.

You can check these out on our website: scottishconflictresolution.org.uk

A big thank you to Common Thread for welcoming us and for supporting the use of our resources in the classroom! 💙

Interested in bringing our resources to your school? Get in touch via [email protected] to find out more ✨

18/08/2026

𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬.

Last August, Parenting across Scotland, Workplace Menopause Support and SCCR collaborated on a first for all three services - a Fringe show! The show 𝐻𝑜𝑢𝑠𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝐻𝑜𝑟𝑚𝑜𝑛𝑒𝑠 explored what happens when puberty and perimenopause collide under one roof.

Since then we've held two online and another in-person events, the demand for which indicates to us this is a subject many families want to know more about.

In our latest blog, Parenting across Scotland's CEO Amy Woodhouse reveals 𝐻𝑜𝑢𝑠𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝐻𝑜𝑟𝑚𝑜𝑛𝑒𝑠's origin story. She reflects on the conversations, insights and impact of House of Hormones, and why understanding the similarities between these two major life transitions can help families build empathy, reduce conflict and strengthen relationships.

Read the blog here: https://www.scottishconflictresolution.org.uk/about/blog/house-of-hormones-one-year-later

13/08/2026

𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐮𝐩 𝐢𝐬𝐧'𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐲... 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐬 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦.

If you've ever found yourself wondering why a young person suddenly seems different, pushes boundaries, or struggles to communicate, you're not alone.

Join us for this free online session where we'll explore the developmental changes young people experience as they grow towards adulthood and how understanding what's happening can help us respond with greater confidence, empathy and patience.

Whether you're a parent, carer, grandparent, volunteer or professional working with young people, you'll come away with practical insights to help strengthen relationships and navigate challenges more positively.

📅 Tuesday 1 September 2026
🕣 8:30am to 9:30am
💻 Online via Zoom
🎟️ Free to attend

Book your free place today: Register on Eventbrite

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

10/08/2026

A quick reminder for anyone supporting young people and families: there’s still time to book your place on our free in-person 'Understand, Communicate and Resolve' training in Stirling.

📅 Thursday 20 August 2026
🕙 10.00am to 4.00pm
📍 Stirling Baptist Church, 67 Murray Place, Stirling, FK8 1AU

Designed for practitioners, professionals and volunteers working with families, parents and young people, this interactive session explores the dynamics of conflict, communication and relationship-building, while providing practical tools and techniques to support positive outcomes.

The training is free to attend, but places are limited.

Book your place by clicking on the image below.

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

06/08/2026

Proud to support Scotland’s young carers 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

We felt incredibly lucky to be a part of such an inspiring day. Our team had the absolute best time connecting with so many amazing young people, sharing our psychoeducational resources, and chatting about navigating life’s ups and downs. 💬🤝

A massive thank you to every young carer who stopped by our stall to chat, create, and challenge themselves. You are all absolute rockstars! 🎸💙

👉 Want to explore the conflict resolution resources & quizzes we shared on the day? Head over to our website! https://www.scottishconflictresolution.org.uk or contact us via [email protected] 📧

03/08/2026

With Scottish students receiving exam results this week, emotions can run high for young people and the adults who care about them. What matters most is not just the result itself, but how we respond and support one another afterwards.

In our latest blog, we share practical steps parents, carers and young people can take to help avoid misunderstandings, manage expectations, and reduce the risk of conflict when exam results arrive.

Whether the results are what was hoped for, better than expected, or disappointing, a calm and supportive conversation can make all the difference.

Read the blog: https://www.scottishconflictresolution.org.uk/about/blog/getting-the-right-result-how-to-avoid-arguments-over-exam-results

22/07/2026

𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐛𝐥𝐨𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠.

Listening is more than waiting for your turn to speak. When we listen with curiosity and empathy, we create space for understanding, strengthen relationships and create the conditions needed in which to end conflict well.

Our latest blog explores why listening is such a powerful skill, how it can help reduce misunderstandings, and the difference it can make in family relationships and everyday conversations.

Our latest blog has been written by Alison Wood, Deputy Regional Director for Scotland (Samaritans Scotland), to mark Samaritans Awareness Day this week. The theme this year is 'the power of listening' and if there is any organisation who recognises its power, it's Samaritans Scotland.

Read the blog: https://www.scottishconflictresolution.org.uk/about/blog/the-power-of-listening

What helps you feel listened to? We'd love to hear your thoughts.

21/07/2026

𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠.

Supporting families through conflict can be challenging, but having the right tools and understanding can make a real difference.

Join SCCR on Thursday, 20 August, for our free 𝑈𝑛𝑑𝑒𝑟𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑑, 𝐶𝑜𝑚𝑚𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑡𝑒 & 𝑅𝑒𝑠𝑜𝑙𝑣𝑒 training in Stirling. Designed for professionals, practitioners and volunteers working with families, parents and young people, this interactive session explores relationships, conflict responses, conflict resolution skills, and practical techniques that can support healthier communication and stronger relationships.

The session offers opportunities for reflection, discussion and shared learning with others who are committed to supporting young people and families across Scotland.

To find out more and book your place, visit: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/openin-person-training-stirling-understand-communicate-resolve-tickets-1993999754944

𝕊𝕡𝕒𝕔𝕖𝕤 𝕒𝕣𝕖 𝕗𝕣𝕖𝕖, 𝕓𝕦𝕥 𝕓𝕠𝕠𝕜𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕚𝕤 𝕖𝕤𝕤𝕖𝕟𝕥𝕚𝕒𝕝.