Support Network Bullseye
Your Tool Description
The Field of Youth Work
- As a youth worker, your role in a young person’s support network is vital. You’re not just someone who provides guidance, you’re someone who listens, encourages, and helps them navigate challenges. This tool will help young people recognize the connections in their lives and understand the value of their support system.
- If a young person doesn’t include you in their initial list of supporters, don’t take it personally. It’s a signal that trust still needs to be built. Use this as an opportunity to strengthen your relationship with them. Show up consistently, listen without judgment, and demonstrate that you’re someone they can count on. Over time, your actions will earn their trust and help them see you as a reliable part of their support system. This tool is more than creating a diagram, it’s about fostering meaningful connections that empower young people to feel supported and confident in reaching their goals.
- Why it's important: The bullseye structure highlights a young person’s support network and the closeness of their relationships. It helps you understand where you stand in their network and the strength of their trust in you. This tool emphasizes your role in their support system while encouraging them to strengthen other key connections.
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Your Skill-Building Objectives
Relationship Building
Building trust through caring relationships
Youth Empowerment
Providing developmentally appropriate support
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