Art & Science of Youth Work

Youth workers instinctively believe that relationships are where growth happens…until it comes to their own professional development. We spend our days creating environments where young people can learn, grow, heal,...

Behavior does not happen by accident. Every action follows a pattern where something happens, and then a response follows. This is often described as the stimulus and response connection. A...

Belonging beyond resilience means creating spaces where every young person feels valued, included, and respected. During Disability Pride Month, we celebrate disability as part of human diversity. And recognize the...

In this Supplemental Micro Course (SMC), you will develop skill in responding to dysregulated behavior as an opportunity for personal and professional growth.

Adolescence is a powerful and formative stage of identity development, shaped by relationships, lived experiences, culture, environment, and opportunities for connection and repair.

Interacting with people who see the world differently than you is a normal part of life. Sometimes those differences can be hard to understand, and it is easy to react...

For LGBTQ+ young people, identity-affirming relationships and supportive environments can play an important role in strengthening mental health, building resilience, and improving overall well-being. LGBTQ+ youth are not at higher...

When youth shut down, go quiet, or emotionally disengage, it can be hard to know how to respond. In this training, you’ll explore how shutdown can function as a stress...

A generation of young people are learning about relationships and the world around them through a screen. Technology has created incredible opportunities for agency and learning. And it shapes how...