It was great to be back for our second Larita EmPath™ training session, facilitated by Anita Pahor.

Across the sessions led by Dr Eamonn McCarthy, we spent time building our understanding of neurodiversity, gender and mental health, and what this looks like in practice when supporting communities and young people.

Some were engaging with these ideas for the first time, while others were building on and sharpening what they already know, all contributing to a shared approach as we head into Larita Academy 2026.

As one participant, Kiki, shared:

“Thank you for this training, it stayed with me in a way I didn’t expect. It’s hard to put into words, but it felt like something deeper than just preparation. It felt like being seen, and being reminded of what’s possible when people are given the right environment to grow.”

This is the kind of foundation that shapes how we show up across the Academy week.

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