Art & Science of Youth Work

Many youth do not know how to avoid or escape harmful situations and circumstances, even if they want to.

Anxiety is a normal part of the pre-teen and adolescent years. But unmanaged or excessive anxiety negatively impacts youth development.

Youth depression is on the rise in the United States. As a youth worker, it’s important to be aware of the red flags and learn when and how to intervene.

The health and well-being of indigenous youth is often impacted by historical trauma passed on through generations. Gain insight about the impact of historical trauma within indigenous communities.

Meditative Movements™ is an innovative technique that integrates easy to follow movements to improve self-care and self-regulation. The movements are adaptable to anyone’s physical ability and incorporate breathing strategies and...

The Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) says, “social and emotional learning (SEL) is the process through which children and adults understand and manage emotions, set and achieve...

Suicide has become the second-leading cause of death for young people aged 10-24 in the United States. Learn to recognize early warning signs and gain pre-prevention tools to build emotional...

It’s very likely that you will work with young people that could develop mental health challenges. So, it’s critical that you understand the differences between mental health and mental illness.

Youth workers must recognize the effects of oppressive trauma and learn strategies to promote healing and resiliency. You can foster system accountability throughout your organization and youth programs.