Explaining Social and Emotional Skills - The Professional Youth Worker

Explaining Social and Emotional Skills

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Your Competency Focus Area

Youth Development

Social and emotional skills are the foundation for managing emotions, building positive relationships, and making responsible decisions. These skills are essential for the positive development of young people as they navigate challenges, strengthen connections with others, and prepare for future success.
As a youth worker, you play a key role in helping young people understand and develop these skills. This youth worker tool provides a structured guide to help you teach young people about social-emotional skills, why they’re important, and how they apply to their lives. By using real-life examples and open-ended questions, you can foster meaningful conversations and empower young people to build these vital skills.
Why it's important: Social and emotional skills help you handle life’s challenges and build better relationships with the people around you. They make it easier to understand your feelings, stay calm under pressure, and connect with friends and family. These skills also help you make good decisions, solve problems, and feel more confident in yourself. By learning them, you can feel more in control and ready to take on whatever comes your way.

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Your Skill-Building Objectives

Emotional Regulation

Helping young people to manage emotions

Youth Development

Inspiring young people to thrive

Youth Empowerment

Providing developmentally appropriate support

Communication

Listening and speaking to deeply connect

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Explaining Social and Emotional Skills

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