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Adolescence: What have we learnt? In March 2025, the Netflix series Adolescence sparked widespread conversation about the hidden lives of young people, raising important questions about the support we provide to the youth in our care. Three months later, what have we learned? Regardless of how we engage with young people, there's valuable insight to be gained from this powerful story. We’d like to share the key takeaways and reflect on how we can better support the next generation. How the day will go Join us at 9.30 for coffee and pastries, before we hear from a guest speaker on the impact Adolescence has had on their context. Following a short coffee break we will then have time to explore how we can each respond, using the Open Space Technology conference tool to create opportunities for the conversations that will help us to move forward appropriately. We will end with lunch at 12.30pm. Key Information We will be gathering at Youthscape in Luton, which is conveniently located next to Luton Train station, for those traveling by train. For those driving, please note that the car park directly outside Youthscape is no longer available, the closest car park can be located on Power Court, just a 5 minute walk from the venue.

Please note: This course is ONLY open to clergy and those in formal lay ministry roles e.g. Reader, Enabler. About Transforming Conversations We have probably all experienced conversations that have shifted our thinking in a short time. The Transforming Conversations course will enable you to have such conversations in your ministry and leadership. This course can help you to have better conversations in your work help others to have lightbulb moments have clearer outcomes from conversations equip others to be clear what their next steps are. Purpose The Diocese of St Albans is working hard to equip lay and ordained leaders with training in essential coaching skills to enable you to engage in transformational conversations within your church and new worshipping communities. The Transforming Conversations Coaching Course will equip you with the skills to develop those you lead and support in mission and ministry. The Training The Transforming Conversations Coaching Course is delivered by 3D Coaching - a small, professional community of experienced coaches and trainers who model a learning culture of regular supervision and team development. They have worked with individuals and groups in all sectors including local, central and international government, the NHS, corporates, churches and charities. 3D was established in 1999 and is structured as a public benefit company. Dates Please note: This course is ONLY open to clergy and those in formal lay ministry roles e.g. Reader, Enabler. This course will run over 8 days (each day runs 9.45am - 2.15pm in Luton) - please note that all participants must attend all sessions of the course: Wednesday 8 October Thursday 9 October Wednesday 22 October Thursday 23 October Wednesday 12 November Thursday 13 November Wednesday 26 November Thursday 27 November. What 3D say about Transforming Conversations… The course is run in a group setting over two sets of consecutive days with a gap in-between to allow you to process and practice what you are learning. We are developing and refining skills. This is experiential learning. There is no PowerPoint and no back row. Everyone will give and receive coaching at least twice every day so you will need to come ready to learn, think things through and contribute to the learning of others. There are no assignments or essays. You will be given a comprehensive booklist and suggestions on how you can develop your practice. You will receive a 30 minute coaching session by 3D Coaching over Skype or Phone. This course can count as the first stage towards ICF Portfolio Accreditation. For any questions or further information, please email Julie Cirillo, the Diocesan Ministry Development Administrator MDTadmin@stalbans.anglican.org

Catering to the demands of busy professionals, our virtual training programs are as effective as face-to-face learning. For more queries, reach out to us: info@mangates.com

Catering to the demands of busy professionals, our virtual training programs are as effective as face-to-face learning. For more queries, reach out to us: info@mangates.com