Your wellbeing is our priority – take time to take care of yourself on our pioneering course

Since September 2023, Oxfordshire Youth has been partnering with The Prudence Trust to offer a pioneering Youth Practitioner Wellbeing programme that puts youth workers’ mental health first. The next intake is in May and the course is fully funded, meaning participants receive over £2000 of training for free! None of us can help others without exercising self care, so it is essential that everyone working with children and young people prioritises their own wellbeing. Find out more about the course here and to join us sign up here, grab a place and give yourself the gift of time to explore, learn, connect and grow. 

Sam Claxton, Oxfordshire Youth’s Youth Sector Wellbeing Coordinator really enjoys looking after all our particpants. Here he is, explaining why youth sector staff are drawn to the programme and how much they’ve been getting out of it so far. Then read on for more detailed information to help you know what to expect if you join in, and Sam’s contact details if you want to discuss the support we can offer applicants.

Wellbeing Sessions

Fortnightly sessions take place at Oxfordshire Youth, 4400 Nash Court, John Smith Drive, Oxford OX4 2RU at 10:00am – 11:30am and focus on :

1. Forming positive boundaries 2. Managing your mind 3. Self-care 4. Being purposeful and identifying your strengths 5. The window of tolerance 6. Understanding your nervous system 7. Trauma release exposure 8. Transformational breathwork

Six specialist training days

Choose from specialist training sessions based on complex needs: youth mental health first aid course (two days), non-violent communication, trauma-informed care, self-harm, suicide prevention, the impact of social media.

Peer-to-peer networking and support meetings

A superb opportunity to meet in an informal setting and create your own peer-to-peer network. 

If you believe that you or any other youth practitioners within Oxfordshire would benefit from this programme then please share our sign up link with them. And if you would like to discuss any aspect of the programme, please contact Sam Claxton, Oxfordshire Youth’s Youth Sector Wellbeing Coordinator Tel: 07727169535 Email: sam.claxton@oxfordshireyouth.org