Art & Science of Youth Work
Building My Developmental Assets
Every young person has strengths, relationships, and opportunities that help them lead a fulfilling and meaningful life well into adulthood. These strengths are called developmental assets. They are the building...
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Quick Takes Blog
Lessons for us from the Women’s Suffrage Movement
In 1848, a small group of courageous women gathered in Seneca Falls, New York to talk about something that many people at the time considered radical. They believed women should...
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Quick Takes Blog
Creating Safety When Home Feels Unstable
Many young people walk into your programs carrying more than backpacks and homework. Some are carrying the weight of domestic violence, either experienced directly or witnessed between caregivers. You may...
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Live & Recorded Course
Learning to Utilize Your Voice
As a youth worker, you may support young people experiencing discrimination or unequal treatment. Yet navigating rights, systems, and advocacy processes can feel unclear or intimidating, making it harder to...
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Internet Gaming and Young People
Gaming is a big part of the world young people live in today. For most, it brings joy and connection. For some, it begins to take over and cause real...
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Quick Takes Blog
Everyday Courage at the Heart of Youth Work
Everyday Courage at the Heart of Youth Work When we hear the word courage, we often think of big, dramatic, extraordinary moments. Maybe we picture some kind of superhero figure....
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Youth Work is a Team Effort
Youth work doesn’t exist in a vacuum. It’s built on partnership, collaboration, and trust with young people. You bring knowledge, skills, and experience to the relationship, but real growth happens...
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Sharing Power with Others
Sharing power with others is one of the most meaningful ethical responsibilities you hold as a youth work leader. You carry influence, and how you choose to use that influence...
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Blended Interactive Course
I Am Safe: Mind-Body Skills for Teen Mental Health
Teens are experiencing unprecedented levels of stress, anxiety, and overwhelm, and as a youth worker, you’re often supporting them without enough tools or time. I Am Safe: Mind-Body Skills for...
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