Learning and development for leaders

A list of resources that will help to inspire and equip you as you seek to create spaces to 'be' and reconnect...

Watch a webinar

There are a number of webinars, from the Well Learning Hub YouTube channel and beyond, that will help you to think about the emotional and mental health needs of your children and young people - as well as your own needs and those of your colleagues:

• Moving forward - thriving after lockdown was a Well Webinar led by Dr. Claire Rush, Mission and Advocacy Enabler for Girls' Brigade Ministries. 
• Covid 19 and mental health was a Well Webinar that you can watch on catch-up. It includes a basic introduction to trauma and some suggested activities to do with your young people to help them to talk about understand their feelings.
• Thinking about return and recovery was a Methodist Schools Webinar that can be watched on catch-up. Whilst designed for a schools work/education setting, there's lots of transferable learning on trauma-informed practice that would also apply in a children's and youth work setting.

Go deeper

• Youthscape's Now What? Conference, which explored ways in which you can define your youth ministry in a Covid-19 world, is also available for catch-up viewing on YouTube. In addition you can purchase the Now What? book, which contains ten theological reflective exercises for youth leaders.
• Transforming Lives for Good (TLG) is offering free training in Emotional First Aid - equipping you to spot the signs of emotional distress in adults and children and to respond effectively. For those who work with 8 - 14 year olds you can also participate in the Emotional Rollercoaster interactive webinar.

Do some wider reading

• Young Minds is a great place to start if you want to know more about different mental health issues or supporting your children and young people. The website includes a well-stocked resources page.