Cyrenians - Scottish Centre for Conflict Resolution & Parenting Across Scotland

Day

Tuesday 10 February

Time slot

09:15-10:30

Room

Sidlaw auditorium
Wheelchair accessible

Contact

Caroline Ross
0131 475 2354

Topics

Health & social care Families & communities

Overall aim

• Provide attendees with new information and skills including communication strategies and emotional wellbeing tips.
• Increase understanding of perimenopause and puberty to better support families who may be struggling.
• Break down what's going on in perimenopausal and teenage bodies and brains.
• Create a compassionate, informative space for learning and connection.

Description

What happens when puberty and perimenopause clash?

You've entered the House of Hormones! Perhaps the science of conflict can help explain and restore some calm.

Join Parenting Across Scotland and Cyrenians Scottish Centre for Conflict Resolution as they delve into the issues households can face when generations within a family enter their change of life at the same time.

Joined by Lyndsay Harrison, General Nurse Practitioner and founder of Workplace Menopause Support, we'll break down what's going on in perimenopausal and teenage bodies and brains and how to return the House of Hormones to peace.

Debuted at the 2025 Edinburgh Fringe Festival this informative and engaging event raises awareness of a time that can be emotionally intense and challenging for the whole family, often marked by heightened emotions, misunderstandings, stress and conflict.

We'll offer practical advice and guidance for families experiencing this dual transition. Our goal is to start conversations, reduce friction, and help households better understand and support one another through this often-overlooked dynamic. From communication strategies to emotional wellbeing tips, the event is designed to be a compassionate, informative space for learning and connection.

What previous event attendees said:

• "An important subject presented in a really accessible way"
• "It was a warm embrace of a show rather than a dry look at two sometimes difficult topics"
• "The event was a balance of theory, practical advice and humour"

Who is the event aimed at?

Development / Education officers, Frontline service delivery, Public

Who is speaking at this event?

Amy Woodhouse - CEO, Parenting Across Scotland - Event Chair
Emily Hall - Learning Facilitator, Cyrenians Scottish Centre for Conflict Resolution - Speaker
Lyndsay Harrison - General Nurse Practitioner and founder of Workplace Menopause Support - Speaker