Enter the Learning Zone

Today, SCCR is launching a new section of our website, The Learning Zone.

Incorporating and expanding on previous SCCR psychoeducational resources, The Learning Zone tells the story of how our brains interpret the world around us and how this impacts bodies, emotions and behaviours. If we can understand and recognise emotions in ourselves and others we can develop skills to help process difficult emotions, regulate our emotions when needed, and improve our relationships with others.

The Learning Zone comes in different forms that cover the same learning: a workbook young people can work through alone or with an adult they’re working with such as a teacher or youth leader; a schoolpack for teachers; and a new section of the SCCR website based on the workbook and school pack. It caters to two distinct audiences: young people aged between 14 and 18, and professionals working with families to mitigate conflict.

We’re living through a period in which the mental health of our young people is suffering. With that in mind, we can see that there is a significant need to widen awareness of mental health and wellbeing within schools to support young people.

Young people can read and complete the exercises in the workbook and online alone or with adults who are working with them, such as youth workers.

Through the school pack and the Learning Zone section intended for them, professionals benefit from specialized resources designed to enhance their conflict resolution toolkit and support their vital work in family intervention.

These new webpages are based on a workbook for young people and a school pack for teachers, both of which are called Emotions and the Brain. The workbook and school pack can be downloaded from The Learning Zone.

Both the young persons’ and professionals’ Learning Zones covers a range of topics over four lessons: My Brain, My Emotions, My Coping Skills and Our Relationships. A person who works through the book, pack or webpages will gain the following knowledge:

1. Understanding Brain Chemistry and Development: Through engaging content, users gain insights into the neurological processes underlying emotions and behaviour. By understanding how our brains interpret and respond to stimuli, individuals can develop self-awareness and empathy, key foundations for conflict resolution.

2. Recognizing and Regulating Emotions: The platform delves into the importance of emotions and offers practical strategies for recognizing and regulating them. Users learn to differentiate between primary and secondary emotions, empowering them to navigate conflicts with clarity and composure.

3. Practical Skills for Conflict Resolution: The Learning Zone equips users with a toolkit of practical skills for effective communication and conflict resolution. From active listening techniques to collaborative problem-solving strategies, individuals gain the confidence and competence to manage conflicts constructively.

The launch of The Learning Zone represents a significant milestone in SCCR's mission to reduce familial conflict and prevent youth homelessness in Scotland. By empowering young people and professionals with knowledge, skills, and resources, The Learning Zone paves the way for healthier, more harmonious family relationships.

Currently, the Learning Zone sections for young people and for professionals who work with families are available via the website; the section for parents and carers will become available later in 2024.

You can download the workbook for young people here.

You can download the schoolpack for teachers here.

You can visit the young person’s Learning Zone here.

You can visit the professionals’ Learning Zone here.