Art & Science of Youth Work
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Motivational Interviewing in Youth Work
Youth work is all about supporting positive change. The rapport you build as a youth worker puts you in an ideal position to use Motivational Interviewing skills.
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Strategies for Talking with Youth About Sexuality
Your position as a youth worker provides youth with a trusted and valuable resource – an askable adult. You need to know how to respond to their questions, even if...
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Storytelling and Humor as Learning Tools
Building caring relationships with young people requires a fine balance between being open and maintaining ethical and professional boundaries.
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Coaching Youth Toward Greater Self-efficacy
Social-emotional skills are vital for positive youth development and well-being because they are essential for connecting with others.
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The Trials and Tribulations of Adolescence
An adolescent’s development task is to establish a sense of identity regarding who they are and where they fit into society.
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Positive Youth Development in Talking About Sexuality Topics
A recent national survey found that 50% of teens feel uncomfortable talking with parents about sex. As a youth worker, you’ll likely find yourself in situations where sexuality topics such...
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Understanding Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Makes a Difference
Children born with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASDs) will face challenges throughout their entire life. You can make a significant difference for a young person dealing with FASD by knowing...
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Helping Youth Make Healthy Choices
Youth don’t need lectures about health, they need help understanding how to make healthy choices. You can help them understand their barriers to change, and give them realistic strategies to...
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Supporting Youth in Life Transitions, Career Exploration, and Workforce Navigation
Young people will encounter many life transition points as they develop. Facing those transitions, a young person can feel excited and scared all at the same time.
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