YGAM training

Voluntary Sector GatewayBathgate, West Lothian
Wednesday, Apr 22 from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Overview

Build confidence supporting young people with gaming & gambling harms. Learn risks, signs, and how to have effective conversations.

Join us for this interactive Social Care workshop delivered by Ygam, an award-winning charity dedicated to helping young people lead safe digital lives, free from gaming and gambling harms.

This session is designed for anyone working with or supporting children and young people, offering practical insight into the digital environments they navigate every day.

During the session, you will learn:
• How young people encounter gaming and gambling in their daily lives
• The influence of advertising, social media and evolving gaming mechanics
• The impact of gaming and gambling on mental health and wellbeing
• How the lines between gaming and gambling are becoming increasingly blurred
• Understanding in-game purchases, microtransactions and virtual currencies
• How to spot behavioural changes that may indicate harm
• How to have supportive, effective conversations with young people
• Where to signpost and access appropriate support

This is a valuable opportunity to build your knowledge, increase confidence and gain practical tools to better support young people in a rapidly changing digital landscape.

Build confidence supporting young people with gaming & gambling harms. Learn risks, signs, and how to have effective conversations.

Join us for this interactive Social Care workshop delivered by Ygam, an award-winning charity dedicated to helping young people lead safe digital lives, free from gaming and gambling harms.

This session is designed for anyone working with or supporting children and young people, offering practical insight into the digital environments they navigate every day.

During the session, you will learn:
• How young people encounter gaming and gambling in their daily lives
• The influence of advertising, social media and evolving gaming mechanics
• The impact of gaming and gambling on mental health and wellbeing
• How the lines between gaming and gambling are becoming increasingly blurred
• Understanding in-game purchases, microtransactions and virtual currencies
• How to spot behavioural changes that may indicate harm
• How to have supportive, effective conversations with young people
• Where to signpost and access appropriate support

This is a valuable opportunity to build your knowledge, increase confidence and gain practical tools to better support young people in a rapidly changing digital landscape.

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Highlights

  • 3 hours
  • In person

Location

Voluntary Sector Gateway

20-22 King Street

Bathgate EH48 1AX

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