As they process this extended period of disruption and trauma, young people will likely never be in greater need of pastoral care, and as youth leaders we are on the front-line of being able to provide it. In some cases, we may be the only adult who is looking to engage with and take for a young person’s pastoral needs. At the same time, we’re not robots - this crisis is taking its toll on us too, and we’re foolish if we think we’re somehow immune to its effects. In this session, Kate Middleton looks at how we manage stress and other difficult emotions, pursue more positive ones, and help young people to do likewise in a time like no other.
