Against the Odds - Building Resilience in Young People

Why do some young people cope with difficulties more easily than others? What factors really make a difference to how we deal with adversity? What can practitioners do to make a difference? What works and what does not work?

At the core of the common sense notion of resilience is the adaptability and flexibility of individuals. To support and promote this successful "coping" with change or adversity we need to successfully engage young people and their families in the process of recognising, building and sustaining resilience.

This one-day course explores practical ways of supporting young people and their families. It will draw upon practice, research and theory. Above all, it will enable participants to reflect upon their experience and build on their own strengths.

The course covers:

• resilience, risk and coping - what do we mean
• key resilience qualities for individuals and families
• implications of the different coping styles of young women and young men
• protective factors for individuals, families and communities
• the significance of emotional intelligence, problem solving and optimism
• listening to young people and families and developing relationships of care and respect
• supporting connectedness

Cost
The fees include all costs including travel and standard materials (each course has a full pack of handouts). They do not cover trainers' overnight accommodation (if required) or the cost of training packs that Young People in Focus sells commercially such as ESCAPE, Wavelength, or Working with Young People.

Expenses: All trainers' expenses such as travel and subsistence costs (but not accommodation when required) are covered in Young People in Focus' fee.

Cancellation Charges: If you have to cancel a course, charges apply.