SAMH – Children and Young People Mental Health Awareness Workshops
See information below for SAMH Free online courses. Scan the QR code to book:
School Counselling – Self Referrals
Live Life Aberdeenshire Survey
Live Life Aberdeenshire are considering the possibility of introducing full day / full week multi activity holiday camps, if this is identified as a need in our communities.
To gauge interest they have put up a survey on Engage HQ Holiday Camp Survey | Engage Aberdeenshire
The survey closes on December 8th.
FACE Family Advice Online Courses
DSM Foundation – ‘I love you, Mum – I promise I won’t die’
Dear Parents/Carers,
Please see the poster below for a fantastic opportunity from the Daniel Spargo-Mabbs Foundation. Additionally, the Tie-It-Up Theatre company will be giving a performance in school on the morning of the same day for our S4 pupils, along with a follow-up workshop (more details to follow via email)
Project ID – The Promise
FREE – Children & Young People Mental Health Awareness Workshops (for parents and carers)
Supporting Kids with School Anxiety
See below for online course which may be of interest. There is a cost associated with most of these but the first 2 listed are free:
Combating Financially Motivated Sexual Extortion – Understand the Risks and How to Keep Children Safe
Cybersafe Scotland have invite professionals and parents/carers to their live webinar – Combating Financially Motivated Sexual Extortion – Understand the Risks and How to Keep Children Safe:
Date: Wednesday 12 June
Time: 7pm-7.45pm
Click here to register
What is Sexual Extortion (Sextortion):
- Understand what sextortion is and how this impacts children and young people.
- How to spot sextortion
Training Information
Financially motivated sexual extortion has increased exponentially. Ros’s son tragically took his own life after being targeted by criminals, listen to her experience and her passions through campaigning for change. Paul Raffile a globally renowned expert and author of multiple investigative reports will share his knowledge.
Why should I go?
- In Aberdeenshire, Aberdeen City and Moray there were 109 sextortion reported in 2023.
- 92% were male victims – primary target is boys.
- In 2023 nationally (Scotland) victims ages – 8 children between 9-12 years old and 307 children/young people between 13-18 years old.
In Aberdeenshire, there has been a significant increase in the sharing of images by children, from as young as nine years old. With children receiving mobile phones at a younger age, professionals and parents/carers must be aware of the potential increased risks this may bring. Key to prevention is to speak with your children.
For additional help and support:
Face Family Advice
