Catalysts for Change: The Unique Power of Residential Interventions for Young People
Understanding how short-term residential experiences can create lasting change in young people’s lives
Can a single week change the course of a young person’s life?
Many of the challenges facing young people today, including poor mental health, low confidence, social isolation and disengagement from education, develop over time. Conventional thinking often suggests that long-term challenges require long-term solutions.
Yet growing research into residential interventions and youth development suggests there may be more to the story.
Join Jamie’s Farm for a thought-provoking lunchtime webinar exploring how short-term residential experiences can create lasting change for young people. Rather than replicating longer-term support, these immersive interventions can provide a powerful catalyst for change, creating the conditions for new perspectives, stronger relationships and renewed engagement with learning and life.
Drawing on the research of Clare Dash, alongside psychological insight, impact evidence and lived experience, we’ll explore why residential experiences can act as critical turning points for young people facing challenges in school, wellbeing and self-belief.
Time and Date: Wednesday 4th November, 11am-12pm
Speakers:
- Clare Dash – Doctoral Researcher and author of How a Short-Term Behaviour Intervention Can Bring Long-Term Benefits
- Jake Curtis – Co-CEO, Jamie’s Farm
- Tish Feilden – Co-Founder and Psychotherapist
- Tim Hucknall – Head Teacher, Priory Park School
- Young Champion – Sharing lived experience of the programme
Before joining, we invite you to reflect on a transformative experience from your own life and what made it so significant.
We hope you can join us.
