Welcome to I Matter for Young People

This is a complicated time to a be young person and when you or your friends or family are experiencing challenges, it can be very hard to know what steps to take that can help.  Where do you start when everyone else seems rather busy or distracted or when waiting lists for support services are long, or when nothing seems to make sense?  Our I Matter Specialism for young people is in equipping you to understand how to move forward with issues or challenges that you have had concerns about for over 9 months having tried all sorts of things that haven't yet seemed to help make the key difference.   I Matter equips you with a way of thinking that starts with YOU and your key role.     

The I Matter Young Person Journey and Challenge are for you if:

• You or your friends or family are struggling right now with anxiety or poor wellbeing and you want to be more informed
• You want to learn some practical thinking which will support you in understanding about relationship health
• You want support to feel more confident about how to help yourself and others with clear explanations
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  You want support so you can build confident, healthy relationships with friends or family members.
  You know that stress levels are high right now and that to be your best you need to invest in your own understanding.
  
• You know that the thinking we are doing now through the ongoing COVID period is really important
  
  
• You want to know how to best support yourself and others when there are additional challenges
  
• You are know that sometimes people with challenges can feel as they are  being sent from pillar to post in the search for help
• You want to know what the research is REALLY saying about what best helps young people who are struggling or challenging
  
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• You’ve heard a bit about I Matter but you want to give yourself time to understand the principles 
• You have heard that this course will help you to help yourself and others more effectively.
• You understand that more advanced coaching and guidance depends upon making time to study 

Is this course relevant to the full range of issues and needs?

Yes! This is an opportunity to put time into understanding the foundations of confidence and healthy relationships so that you can fine-tune your approach and shift your confidence and effectiveness in a range of situations to a new level.

You'll learn specific skills to strengthen all relationships, as well as having opportunities to think about a wide range of interrelated issues.  You'll find that you have a lot more fun and pleasure and a lot more confidence that you are making the difference that matters.

HERE IS A SAMPLE OR WHAT PARENTS SAID RECENTLY:

(Feedback from Young People on its way!)

FIRST STEPS COURSE IMPACT

The first steps clips are not very long so easy to fit in to my day. I like a person talking to me rather than reading it. It makes it more personal, more supportive and more reassuring. I like the reflective question at the end which makes me look back on what has happened recently in a positive way. They have helped me to reflect on my day/ Each 'thought for the day' has been very relevant in my day-to-day work and at home with my family.     Parent and Teacher who has completed the First Steps Course

We were in a state of crisis or overwhelm but ready to learn.   I have liked how clear & simply put together the whole course is.   it is so well delivered for anyone to understand and highly informative.  I enjoyed every bit of it.  It has been game changing for our family.   Parent of child with additional needs who completed First Steps Course

 INTENSIVE COURSE IMPACT

A someone who has worked with young people for 20 years and is now an adopter myself, it is so refreshing to actually have a framework that really works and is a concrete process. I have always wanted to make a difference, but not always known how. I think the potential for the framework to be help communities is enormous.    Adoptive parent and Youth Worker

FOUNDATION COURSE IMPACT

“This course has been so much more than I expected it to be. I have learned so many things that have changed my understanding of myself and of my child. I have worked with many services before this but this has really made the difference. Now I know why I Matter ”    Parent of a Complex Child

The I Matter approach of dealing with the adults before the children is such a useful way to look at things and has turned the dynamics on its head for me. I realised my stress levels are having a huge impact on all of us as a family and learning to change this is starting to make a difference.   Parent of Challenging Teen

"The information drawn together in I Matter Training is like gold dust for parents and carers and teachers of the child who is challenging us.  I am loving the training and finding it so interesting!" - Parent and Foster Carer.

It has been an excellent course.  I liked how it showed compassion to parents and children.   I am making lots of changes!   Parent of 2 and 5yr old who completed First Steps and Foundation A

FIRST STEPS, FOUNDATION A AND B IMPACT

I am a HLTA *Higher Level Teaching Assistant) but also a parent and foster carer. I work with primary aged children, have 3 teenagers, and foster toddlers! This course has been so valuable for each and every relationship I encounter on a daily basis.  HLTA, Foster Carer and Parent who completed First Steps and Foundation A and B

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

INTRODUCTION

The Background to the I Matter Framework, why it is needed and how it can help
What your options are

INITIAL REGISTRATION 
Choose Your Focus Issue - Initial Registration Questionnaires

GETTING STARTED WORKSHOP AND FIRST STEPS
Getting Started Live Workshop
Complete 30 day First Steps Training - Gentle Taster
Review your understanding with an experienced practitioner


THE FOUNDATION INTENSIVE:  THE PILLARS OF THE I MATTER FRAMEWORK
Online Content - fast paced 30 day course 
FOUNDATION ONE - SYMPTOMS OF STRESS AND WELL-BEING and the I MATTER MODEL
FOUNDATION TWO - ESSENTIAL I MATTER IDEAS
BONUS - MORE ESSENTIAL IDEAS
FOUNDATION THREE - AN INTRODUCTION TO ATTACHMENT THEORY
FOUNDATION FOUR - THE ALARM RESPONSE AND THE BRAIN
FOUNDATION FIVE - HOW CHILDREN START THINKING
FOUNDATION SIX - THE POWER OF OUR BELIEFS AND ATTITUDES
FINAL REVIEW

Worksheets to complete

Weekly Check in Calls
Celebration completion

 
AFTER THE INTENSIVE
Apply to join the I Matter Extended Journey

IN DEPTH ASSESSMENT AND RECOMMENDATIONS 
Review your journey so far 
Discuss your priorities with an experienced practitioner

Stage 1
Foundation A Consolidation - 4 months
Foundation B: Watching Affectionately - 3 weeks
Intermediate A:  Thinking Developmentally - 4 months
Intermediate B: Nurturing Growth - 6 weeks plus
Advanced Application - 4 months

Certification Options
Stage 1 Certification
Stage 2 - Supporting Others
Link Parent
Parent Mentor
Weekly calls and multidisciplinary discussion

PLEASE NOTE:  AT PRESENT I MATTER TRAINING FOR YOUNG PEOPLE IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE KENDAL AREA WITH AN APPROVED I MATTER LINK PROFESSIONAL.   WE ARE EXPLORING OPTIONS FOR SUPPORTING THOSE WHO ARE FURTHER AFIELD INITIALLY IN THE MORECAMBE BAY AREA ONLY - SO IF YOU ARE INTERESTED PLEASE LEAVE YOUR DETAILS ON OUR WAITING LIST.