Art & Science of Youth Work
Quick Takes Blog
Helping Young People Navigate Immigration Uncertainty
Immigration enforcement actions impact people of all ages, but young people often experience it in especially confusing and emotional ways. They may notice classmates missing, hear fragments of adult conversations,...
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Quick Takes Blog
Character is The Work
In youth work, there is something deeper than any strategy or intervention you use. People feel it before they can name it or explain it. They are responding to your...
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Your Growth Is Your Responsibility
Your role as a youth worker comes with a responsibility to care for others, and young people deserve your very best! That means your growth is essential. This course challenges...
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What’s Really Behind At-Risk Behaviors
When young people engage in risky behaviors like skipping school, using substances, or acting out, they may think something is wrong with them. But these behaviors are not about being...
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Quick Takes Blog
Why Today’s Young People Need Us To Respond Differently
Young people today interact with screens more than any previous generation has. Youth workers need to be aware of both the benefits and challenges to help youth navigate this new...
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Live & Recorded Course
Recognizing Domestic Violence and Responding with Care
Many young people are impacted by domestic violence, whether they experience it directly or witness it at home. Its effects can show up in their behavior, relationships, triggers, and sense...
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Interview Style Course
Teens, Screens, and the Science of Adolescence
Young people are growing up in a digital world filled with both extraordinary possibilities and serious risks. As a youth worker, you play a vital role in supporting their healthy...
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Quick Takes Blog
Why Celebration Matters in Youth Work
Youth workers are some of the most dedicated people in our communities. You show up every day to guide, teach, and support young people, even when the work is exhausting...
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Actively Listen to Strengthen Trust
Listening is one of the most powerful ways you can build trust with young people, yet it is also one of the hardest skills to practice with intention. Your mind...
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