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8th and 9th August 2026 In person, 2 day training for people who would like to become a mentor with our Youth Mentoring and Intandem Family Mentoring services at TCA. An excellent opportunity to learn all about mentoring with TCA's Youth Mentoring Service. Saturday and Sunday (Both days) start at 10am and finish around 2:30pm, refreshments will be provided but please bring your own lunch. Both days must be attended to cover these 5 sessions: Session 1: What is Mentoring? Session 2: Goal Setting and The Grow Model Session 3: Communication Session 4: Child Protection and ACEs Session 5: Boundaries and Lone Working Please note this is a certificated course for those wishing to be matched with a young person through our Youth Mentoring and Intandem family mentoring services, please apply through the volunteer opportunities section in order to register for this training.

The resource illustrates the mind body connection between neurochemicals and emotional states, providing a key support resource in emotional regulation. Following the session, you will be able to: Recognise the connection between the feelings in our bodies and brains Understand the importance of the brain and body connection Understand the effects of neuro chemicals on our mental and physical health Learning awareness of our emotional states through our awareness of our physical feelings Once you sign up you will receive a pre-event email a couple of days prior to the event with all the information and joining instructions you will need. To register your FREE place click here The Cranial Cocktail – Wednesday 22 nd July (8:30am-9:30am) 'The Cranial Cocktail - Mind and Body' introduces the SCCR psychoeducational information resource- Cranial Cocktail. The resource illustrates the mind body connection between neurochemicals and emotional states, providing a key support resource in emotional regulation. To register for any of these events click here For further information on this and all other SCCR training and events being held across Scotland, please contact our Event Organiser, Caroline Ross, on [email protected]

We are particularly looking to engage men who may be interested in making a positive difference in a young person’s life. At this time, because of feedback from the young people we support, we are particularly keen to hear from potential male volunteers; and whilst we are happy to accept applications from males and females of all ages we are keen to hear from potential volunteers in their 20s or 30s as our young people are often looking to share activities and experiences with people within this age range. It may also be useful, though not essential, if a potential volunteer has access to a car as some travel may be involved. If you are a member of any group and you think this would be of interest then Aberlour would love to come along and connect, to tell you more about the work we do and the difference you would make for a young person. Just now we have seen a real shortage of male befrienders and we know how crucial the volunteer work is to help a young person. As a volunteer befriender you would be matched with a child, who you would spend regular time with on a 1:1 basis, building a trusting relationship and having fun. You would take part in activities that a child enjoys such as playing football/going to the park or to introduce them to new activities or hobbies that they may not have the opportunity to take part in normally. Please check out our opportunity on this site.