BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.3.7.4.1//EN TZID:Europe/London X-WR-TIMEZONE:Europe/London BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1003@littlehiccups.co.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260703T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260703T120000 DTSTAMP:20260703T142855Z URL:https://www.littlehiccups.co.uk/events/2026-07-03-online-day-say-it-di fferently-using-declarative-language-to-connect-and-support/ SUMMARY:2026 07 03 Online (day): Say it Differently: Using Declarative Lang uage to Connect and Support DESCRIPTION:How we speak to our young people has a powerful impact on how t hey respond\, learn\, and feel about themselves. Declarative language (sta tements that share\, wonder\, and invite rather than direct) can be a simp le but transformative tool in everyday life. This time together explores w hat declarative language is\, why it works\, and how it can support young people in building autonomy\, interoception and confidence.\n\nWe’ll go through everyday scenarios such as getting ready for school\, play and sel f-care\, showing how a shift in language can reduce pressure and encourage their agency. Through examples and reflections\, you’ll learn practical ways to bring declarative language into your routines. Our goal is to hel p communication feel more collaborative and less stressful. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.littlehiccups.co.uk/wp-content/uploa ds/2023/02/Logo-Curved-LH-ND-Nurse-Consulting-1.png LOCATION:Leeds Mencap\, 20 Vinery Terrace\, Leeds\, West Yorkshire\, LS9 9L U\, United Kingdom GEO:53.796913;-1.511842 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=20 Vinery Terrace\, Leeds\, West Yorkshire\, LS9 9LU\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Leed s Mencap:geo:53.796913,-1.511842 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London X-LIC-LOCATION:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20260329T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR