Workshops designed to support young people and their families
Communication Skills
Many people struggle to communicate in a way that feels clear, confident, and true to themselves. Whether it’s in relationships, at work, or with family, conversations can often lead to misunderstanding, frustration, or even conflict. Expressing needs without guilt, setting boundaries without fear, and feeling truly heard can seem out of reach. This workshop is designed to help participants develop the skills to communicate with clarity, confidence, and connection—transforming the way they express themselves and engage with others.
Positive Habits for Success
Success isn’t just about big goals—it’s built on small, consistent habits. Yet, breaking old patterns and creating lasting change can feel overwhelming. This workshop helps participants understand how habits shape their daily lives and provides practical strategies to build routines that align with their goals. Whether they want to improve productivity, well-being, or personal growth, they’ll learn how to create sustainable habits that lead to long-term success.
Gaming and social media addiction
For many young people, gaming and social media are more than just entertainment—they're a huge part of daily life. But when screen time starts to take over, it can impact sleep, school, friendships, and even mental well-being. This workshop helps children and teens understand the effects of excessive gaming and social media use, why these platforms are designed to keep them hooked, and how to create healthier digital habits. Through practical strategies and guided discussions, they’ll learn how to take control of their screen time—rather than letting it control them.
Communication Skills
This workshop aims for individuals to explore their individual communication style and how it influences their relationships, work/school and daily interactions. Through guided self-reflection, participants will explore where their style has been effective and where it may be creating barriers.
This workshop delves into:
✅ Recognizing emotional triggers in communication and learning how to manage reactions
✅ Understanding different communication styles and identifying what resonates
✅ Setting clear and healthy boundaries to foster respectful, productive conversations
✅ Exploring frameworks for courageous conversations—learning how to express yourself with
confidence and navigate difficult discussions with clarity and purpose
✅ Considering the impact of body language and non-verbal communication—understanding
how gestures, posture, facial expressions, and tone of voice impact the message being sent
and received
Participants will practice applying these insights to real-life situations, experimenting with new communication approaches in a supportive environment. By the end of the session, they will have a personalized communication framework they can continue to refine, ensuring ongoing growth and success in their interactions.
Duration: 1.5-2 hours
Format: In-person. The workshop can be run separately or together for parents/carers and their young people. Virtual parent workshops are also an option.
The benefits for young people include:
⭐ Develop confidence in expressing their thoughts, feelings, and needs effectively
⭐ Learn practical strategies to navigate friendships, school challenges, and emotions with
resilience
⭐ Build stronger connections with parents/carers, teachers, and peers through improved
communication skills
The benefits for parents/carers include:
⭐ Build on the great work they are already doing to support their young person(s)
⭐ Continue fostering an atmosphere where their young person(s) feels valued, validated, and
understood
⭐ Experiment with effective techniques to transform their relationship with their young
person(s)
Developing positive habits for success
This workshop aims to help young people understand the science behind habit formation, why some habits are easy to form but hard to break, and how to build sustainable, positive routines. For parents/carers, the focus is on how to support their young person(s) habit development using evidence-based strategies, including habit stacking, to create lasting change.
This workshop delves into:
✅ The science of habit formation – How the brain’s reward system (dopamine) reinforces
behaviours and why habits become automatic
✅ Why habits are hard to break – Understanding neural pathways, cravings, and emotional
triggers that make bad habits stick
✅ Habit stacking strategy – How to link new habits to existing ones for easier, long-lasting
change
✅ Overcoming common barriers – Tackling procrastination, perfectionism, and motivation
struggles
✅ The role of environment & triggers – How surroundings influence habits and how to set up a
supportive structure
✅ Parent strategies for lasting change – How to guide and encourage their young person(s)
without micromanaging or creating resistance
Participants will engage in interactive exercises to uncover the habits shaping their daily lives and explore strategies like habit stacking to build positive routines. Parents/carers and young people can work together to identify practical ways to support habit formation while fostering independence and reducing resistance. By the end of the session, young people and parents/carers will leave with a personalized framework to create lasting, meaningful change in their daily lives.
Duration: 1.5-2 hours
Format: In-person. The workshop can be run separately or together for parents/carers and their young people. Virtual parent/carer workshops are also an option.
The benefits for young people include:
⭐ Practice self-discipline and motivation to take ownership of personal and academic
success
⭐ Learn how to break unhelpful habits using science-backed techniques
⭐ Use habit stacking to seamlessly integrate positive habits into daily life
The benefits for parents/carers include:
⭐ Gain insight into the brain’s role in habit formation and how to work with—not against—it
⭐ Learn the habit stacking strategy to make change more manageable and sustainable for
their child
⭐ Walk away with practical frameworks to support their child’s growth while maintaining a
positive, connected relationship
Understanding and addressing online gaming and social media addiction
This workshop helps young people and parents/carers understand the psychological and physiological impact of excessive gaming and social media use, why these platforms are so addictive, and how to develop healthier habits. It provides practical strategies to regain balance, manage screen time effectively, and reduce dependence, while also equipping parents/carers with tools to support their young person(s) digital wellbeing without constant conflict.
This workshop delves into:
✅ The science of addiction – How gaming and social media trigger dopamine responses that
reinforce compulsive use
✅ Understanding triggers & emotional drivers – Exploring boredom, stress, social pressures,
and self-esteem issues that contribute to excessive use
✅ The impact on mental Health & wellbeing – Addressing sleep disruption, anxiety, mood
regulation, and attention span challenges
✅ Setting boundaries & healthy digital habits – Practical strategies to manage screen time
without power struggles
✅ The role of parents/carers & the home environment – How to guide young people toward
balanced digital use while maintaining trust and open communication
Through guided reflection and discussion, young people will identify the habits, routines, and emotional triggers that drive their screen use, while parents/carers will gain insight into the underlying factors influencing their young person(s) digital behaviours. Together, they will explore what needs to shift, the personal benefits of change, and how to create realistic, values-aligned boundaries that feel achievable. By the end of the session, families will have a deeper understanding of their digital habits and a clear, personalized plan to foster healthier technology use moving forward.
Duration: 1.5-2 hours
Format: In-person. The workshop can be run separately or together for parents/carers and their young people. Virtual parent workshops are also an option.
The benefits for young people include:
⭐ Gain awareness of how gaming and social media impact mental health, focus, and
relationships
⭐ Learn self-regulation strategies to manage screen time and reduce dependency
⭐ Develop healthier routines that balance digital and offline life, improving sleep, focus, and
well-being
The benefits for parents/carers include:
⭐ Understand the neuroscience behind screen addiction and how to guide children toward
healthier habits
⭐ Explore how to set clear, reasonable boundaries without constant conflict or resistance
⭐ Walk away with a practical family framework to support balanced technology use while
maintaining trust and connection