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Head of Theology Phoebe Hill explains her new role that’s shaping Youthscape’s dynamic, reflective, and theological approach to research.
12 Dec, 2019
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12 Dec, 2019
Three ways you can create new insights in your youth work
Research isn’t just for academics. New knowledge can create insight, which is vital for working with young people across contexts. Lucie Shuker suggests three ways to make attentive research part of your work.
16 Oct, 2019
What works for me: the self-care practices of children and young people
For young people struggling with their mental health, professional, external help won’t always be sought. Gry Apeland explores recent research into ‘self-care’ practices and the reasons for their appeal.
02 Oct, 2019
Training for Christian youth & children’s ministry is in decline. Why?
The number of students training for Christian youth and/or children’s work is in decline. Why is that, and what does it mean for the future?
The curate escape: examining body positivity online
A new report from the YMCA explores how and why young people craft and curate images of themselves online.
19 Aug, 2019
Domestic violence and Netflix’s ‘Dirty John’: What is Coercive Control?
A recent Netflix show focusses on the destructive reality of Coercive Control. This article explores this subversive form of psychological manipulation, how young people might be affected by it, and what can be done to help.
07 Aug, 2019
New ideas: Pivoting toward hope
What does ‘hope’ look like for young people – what difference does it make? How can youth workers learn from a theologically grounded vision of hope?
17 Jun, 2019
One in five young women in England have self-harmed – how can we help?
New statistics confirm that one in five young women reported self-harming. SelfharmUK’s Jess Whittaker explores the factors that motivate self-injury and how loved ones can help.
10 Jun, 2019
Mental health of children and young people: Gender, self-harm and inequality (Part 2)
Lucie Shuker and Jo Fitzsimmons sat down to discuss ‘Mental Health of Children and Young People in England, 2017’ which was published in November 2018. The second part of their conversation is recorded below.
06 May, 2019
Mental health of children and young people: What’s changed? (Part 1)
Lucie Shuker and Jo Fitzsimmons sat down to discuss ‘Mental Health of Children and Young People in England, 2017’ which was published in November 2018. This is part one of their conversation.
29 Apr, 2019
Living with loneliness?
The largest ever UK study into loneliness has just been published and it's on the rise amongst young people. What needs to be done?
04 Mar, 2019
New Research: youth ministry and young adult faith
How can youth workers help teenagers with their questions, doubts and with building a resilient faith? Dr Ruth Perrin offers reflections following her extensive research.
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