Please be aware that all the training provided is done in line with harm reduction methodology, and is focused on raising awareness. All of the training utilises interactive and group based activities to maximise participants learning.
OPEN provide a variety of training sessions with youth groups, youth group staff, and volunteers.
Training OPEN Provde
- Drugs awareness (2hr)
Key Messages:
By completing this training particiapants will be able to:
- identify a variety of drugs names
- understand the categories of drugs
- understand the law around the drugs
- understand the short and long term effects of drugs
- identify harm reduction methods that could be used for a variety of drugs
- Alcohol Awareness (2hr)
Key Messages:
By completing this training particiapants will be able to:
- identify the types of alcohol
- understand the impact of Foetal Alcohol Harm
- understand the short and long term effects of alcohol
- understand harm reduction methods for alcohol
- Sexual Health (2hr)
Key Messages:
By completing this training particiapants will be able to:
- be familiar with sexual language and its significance and know what language is appropriate for discussing sexual issues in a variety of settings
- understand the anatomy of male and female genitalia
- be aware of the risk of transmitting Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI's)
- know what types of contraceptions are available and their pro's and con's
- understand the contraction, symptoms and treatment of common STI's
- understand where in shetland to get support for Sexual Health
- Positive Relationships (1hr)
Key Messages:
By completing this training particiapants will be able to:
- understand the qualities and characteristics that are valuable to them
- understand the core values that are important in their relationships (friendship, romantic, family)
- understand what is acceptable and unacceptable in a relationship
- practice thinking about how they would support a friend in an unhealthy relationship
- Mental Health (2hrs)
Key Messages:
By the end of the training, particiapnts will be able to:
- Understand some of the meanings behind commonly used slang words for mental health issues
- Understand that, what is regarded as "normal" behaviour depends on the context and behaviour in question
- Understand how mental and emotional difficulties are disruptive to the life of the sufferer
- Understand that mntal and emotional difficulties are commonplace and vary in severity and need
- Understand that a mental health "problem" can be seen as normal
- Understand the importance of recognising and meeting all human needs
- Understand the foundations on which good emotional and mental health depends
- Recognise that ignoring human needs for too long will have a negative effect on mental and emotional well-being
- Grooming (1hr)
Key Messages:
By completing this training particiapants will be able to:
- explain what "grooming" means
- identify the signs of grooming and understand how you can help in this situation
- know where to signpost to for support
- understand how and where grooming can happen
- understand how young people can keep themselves safe
- Child Exploitation Online Protection (CEOP) (6 hrs) - for professionals or volunteers working with children & young people
Key Messages:
By completing this training, participants will cover the following topics:
Introduction to CEOP and Reporting - 1.5hrs
- Whta is CEOP and what do they do
- What is CEOP Education and why use it?
- Reporting to CEOP
2. Children and Young People - 1.5hr
- Key principles of effective prevention education for children and young people
- Developmental milestones within a digital context
- Research on the online activities children and young people enjoy
- The Social Web Framework and how this can be used to help professionals identify potential risks of apps, sites, and games
- Further information and resources to help protect young people
- practical strategies to support children to get the most out of being online, whilst helping to protect them
3. Introuction to Online Child Sexual Abuse - 1.5hrs
- What online sexual abuse is
- How the internet facilitates sexual abuse, both by adults and other children
- The mipact of online sexual abuse
- The actvities children enjoy doing online, based on research
- What the social web framework is and how to use it to assess apps, sites and games
- strategies and resources to help protect children and young people from online child sexual abuse
4. Nude Image Sharing - 1.5hrs
- What is consensual nuse and semi-nude image sharing
- Why children and young people might share nudes and semi-nudes
- The law around nude image sharing
- What is non-consensual nude image sharing
- What is the impact of non-consensual nude image sharing
- Helping to prevent non-consensual sharing of images through education.
- Responding to incidents within education settings
- LGBTQ+ Awareness (2hrs)
Key Messages:
By completing this training particiapants will be able to:
- identify and understand common LGBTQ+ terms and identities
- understand the differences between Biological Sex, Gender Identity, Gender Expression, and Sexualities
- understand transgender terminology and the appropriate use of pronouns
- Key skills in Leadership and Youth Governance (1 day)
Key Messages:
By completing this training particiapants will be able to:
- understand the Goleman's styles of leadership
- understand their natural leadership style
- understand the difference between passive, assertive and aggressive
- understand the different types of power everyone has and how they can be used effectively
- understand how destructive hidden agendas can be and how to overcome this
- understand Groupthink and how to avoid it
- Mentoring Skills training
Key Messages:
By completing this training, participants will undestand and be able to effectively use:
- Active listening skills
- Questionning skills
- Qualities and behaviours of a mentor
- Boundaries
- Confidentiality
- Basic Youth Work skills
Key Messages:
By completing this training, particiapnts will understand:
- What is youth work?
- The role of a youth worker
- Youth participation
- Group Dynamics
- Practical resources
- Evaluations
- Trauma Informed Practice (2 hrs)
This even is aimed at everyone living in Shetland who wants to understand how trauma impacts us and how to take a trauma-infomred approach to support our communities.
This session will not involve talking about traumatic events in detail or ask anyone to share their experiences, however given the nature of the topic options for support will be discussed.
Key Learning outcomes:
- Understanding what trauma is, how common it is, and the impact traumatic events can have
- Understanding what trauma-informed practice is and its benefits to us all
- recognise the importance of being aware of our own well-being