Art & Science of Youth Work
Family Dynamics Shaped by Domestic Violence
When young people grow up around domestic violence, conflict and aggression can feel normal because it is often all they know. In this Supplemental Micro Course, you will develop skill...
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Live & Recorded Course
What It Takes to Stay Even When the Work Gets Hard
Youth work is deeply meaningful. But it can also be demanding in ways that are hard to sustain over time. People don’t usually leave because they stop caring; they leave...
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Quick Takes Blog
Seasons of Learning that Honor Your Internal Capacity
I see seasons of learning as something shaped by your internal capacity, not the calendar. In youth work, your energy, focus, and emotional space can shift often. Learning should support...
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Reducing Communication Breakdowns
Communication is how people create shared understanding. It sits at the heart of every relationship. In youth work, relationships are everything, and communication plays a key role in how young...
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Quick Takes Blog
Practice Guiding, Not Controlling
When you work with young people, big behaviors can show up fast. At first, it may feel easier to stop the behavior with a command or punishment. However, that only...
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Interview Style Course
Building Resilience and Connection Against the Odds
Working with young people who have experienced trauma or instability can feel complex, especially when trust is hard to build and progress isn’t always visible. You may find yourself wondering...
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Sustaining Your Impact Through Self-Care
Self-care is one of the most important commitments you can make to yourself and to the young people you support. This supplemental micro course helps you develop skill in strengthening...
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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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