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Refresh: Lunchtime Seminars (2007/2008 Programme)The lunchtime seminar programme within Refresh is aimed at helping people to find answers to the issues and concerns that are important to them as they endeavour to balance home and work demands. If you work in or around Stirling City Centre why not take advantage of this programme. Seminars will normally take place on the first Thursday of each month (except January, April, July and August). The proposed programme
for the coming year is detailed below but may be subject to change to enable us
to work around commitments of speakers and to respond more effectively to
topical issues. Full details of seminars will be advised via our email distribution
list a few weeks ahead of the event. To join this email list please send an
email to refresh@rockcommunityproject.org.uk.
Equally if there is a subject that you would like us to cover, or indeed repeat
please contact
us to let us know. Seminar Programme for 2007/2008
Venue: The Rock Centre, 1st Floor, 61/63 Murray Place, Stirling Time: 1.00 for
snacks and tea / coffee. 1.10 talk, followed by Q&A. Finish by 1.50 Cost: £2 for refreshments. CHILD PROTECTION, Thursday, 04 Oct 2007 Are you doing it right? Bill Eadie, Head of Children's Service Support & Development, Stirling Council asks:
A MUST for anyone working with children, young people
or vulnerable adults. Download a copy of the seminar presentation in pdf format. If you would like to receive a copy of this seminar in mp3 format please email admin. INSIGHTS INTO DEMENTIA, Thursday, 01 Nov 2007 Who Gets It? How to recognise it, how to avoid it and what to do if it's you or someone you care about. Prof. June Andrews, Director of Stirling University's Dementia Services Development Centre. Download a copy of the seminar presentation in pdf format. If you would like to receive a copy of this seminar in mp3 format please email admin. BEING IN LOVE - STAYING IN LOVE, Thursday, 06 Dec 2007 Looking at your love styles. Unpacking intimacy. How to help Love survive Christmas. Prof. Alex Gardner, writer, broadcaster and Professor of Psychology. Download a copy of the seminar presentation in pdf format. If you would like to receive a copy of this seminar in mp3 format please email admin. MIND MATTERS, Thursday, 07 Feb 2008 More about how to stay healthy in mind and body. Dr. Jane Gallacher continues this popular series. Download a copy of the seminar presentation in PowerPoint format or download the notes in pdf format. MORE THAN ANIMALS, Thursday, 06 Mar 2008 There's some evidence that a person who abuses an animal is significantly more likely to go on to abuse a fellow-human. It's also known that a person's emotional and physical health can benefit from living with an animal. So, what is this strange chemistry between people and their pets, and can it teach us anything about being human? Vet Ian Paterson explains. THE ASBO GENERATION, Thursday, 01 May 2008 Why does anti-social behaviour seem to be a young people thing when the fact is that most of it is done by adults? What do today’s young people think about their place in society, and what do they think of adults? Rock Community Project Youth Workers tell it as they find it. Various contributors. DECISIONS DECISIONS! Thursday, 05 Jun 2008 Many decision situations involve conflict over the right course of action. Anne Pingenot, researcher in applied cognitive psychology, provides useful tools for making decisions in these situations and suggests some strategies for handling conflict when it arises. Download a copy of the seminar presentation in PowerPoint or download the notes in pdf format.
NOTHING CONTROVERSIAL, Thursday, 04 Sep 2008 In over 30 years of public service as MP and latterlyMSP, the name Dennis Canavan has been synonymous with standing up for little people against the powerful. In his private life, few people have had to shoulder a burden of grief like his. All this means that what he has to say will always be worth hearing. 'Nothing controversial'? That would be a first. LASTING IMPRESSIONS, Thursday, 02 Oct 2008 In crime, truth can be stranger than fiction. Get yourteeth into the astonishing world of forensic dentistry with expert witness Howard Moody. UPDATE ON CLIMATE CHANGE, Thursday, 06 Nov 2008
John Ferguson of SEPA CHILDREN'S RIGHTS, Thursday, 04 Dec 2008 What are they? What should they be? What about adults’ rights? What about responsibilities – adults’ and children’s? Anne Salter, Children’s Rights Officer with Stirling Council, will look at the U.N. Convention on the Rights of the Child and what it means in practice for children living in Scotland. © Copyright The Rock Community Project 2004-2008 | Recognised Scottish Charity Number SC34069 |