We are delighted to announce a new partnership with Reach Mentoring to support the mental and emotional health of our young people.
Reach Mentoring have developed an exciting set of resources designed to be integrated into your Section programmes, fostering resilience, social well-being, and self-care skills from Squirrels right through to Explorers.
The programme is split into two leader guides, each structured around four core sessions: Mental and Emotional Health, Physical Health, Social Wellbeing, and Self-care.
Below is a dedicated resource for our youngest members, focusing on age-appropriate activities and discussions.
This guide offers four in-depth sessions for our older sections. It is accompanied by a Wellbeing Journal for personal reflection, goal setting, and self-care exercises.
Please note: Each Group will receive a physical copy of the journal in the new year to complement the session resources. Details on how to get more will be available soon.
To ensure all leaders are confident and well-equipped to deliver this new programme, Reach Mentoring will host four online training sessions.
| Date | Session Title | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| 22 October 2025 | Night 1: Mental Health & Wellbeing | General overview of mental health and wellbeing, understanding the core principles and the leader’s role in promoting a supportive environment. |
| 18 November 2025 | Night 2: Primary Resource Deep Dive | Focus on the Primary Resource (Squirrels, Beavers, & Cubs). Practical guidance on delivering the sessions and adapting activities. |
| 26 January 2026 | Night 3: Post-Primary Programme | Focus on the Post-Primary Resource (Scouts & Explorers). Discussing sensitive topics and facilitating deeper discussion with older sections. |
| 17 February 2026 | Night 4: The Wellbeing Journal | A focused session on effectively using the Post-Primary Journal to encourage self-reflection and independent application of self-care skills. |
To register for a training session, use the button below.
For any questions or further information, please contact The Staff Development Team at communications@scoutsni.org.
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