Training the Trainer

A training programme designed for:

• Workers who either have little or no experience of working with young people that are experiencing feelings of loneliness and isolation.
• Professionals who may be at the early stages of working with young people on these kinds of issues.

This programme has been developed by a range of partners who work in the youth sector and have experience of delivering projects specifically focused on tackling youth loneliness and isolation.

Providing a structure to begin to EXPLORE, DEBATE AND DISCUSS some of the core themes associated with feelings, thoughts and experiences of being lonely and isolated.

• Definitions of youth loneliness
• Causes and consequences of youth loneliness
• The changing nature and context of youth loneliness
• Available resources