Art & Science of Youth Work
Youth Worker Toolkit
Exploring Ethical Dilemmas
An ethical dilemma is a situation where a person must choose between two or more options, each with good and bad consequences, making it hard to decide what is the...
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Youth Worker Toolkit
Communication Styles Assessment
Understanding your communication style is the first step toward building better relationships and becoming a more effective communicator. This tool helps young people identify their communication style, recognize how it...
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Youth Worker Toolkit
Explaining Social and Emotional Skills
Social and emotional skills are the foundation for managing emotions, building positive relationships, and making responsible decisions. These skills are essential for the positive development of young people as they...
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Youth Worker Toolkit
Developmental Milestones Guide
YIPA’s Developmental Milestones Guide is a tool you can use to help young people understand typical growth stages and what they might experience as they develop.
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Youth Worker Toolkit
What My Support Means for You
Youth work is all about supporting and loving young people as they grow, develop, and navigate life’s challenges. At its heart, it’s about connection, guidance, and empowerment. Youth workers listen,...
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Youth Worker Toolkit
Support Network Bullseye
As a youth worker, your role in a young person’s support network is vital. You’re not just someone who provides guidance, you’re someone who listens, encourages, and helps them navigate...
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Interview Style Course
Crisis Readiness for Youth Work Professionals
While most youth workers receive specific dos and don’ts crisis intervention training, few training courses delve into the critical role a youth worker plays in young people's toughest moments.
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Live & Recorded Course
Adopting a Mentoring Mindset
No matter the type of youth work you do, whether you’re a formal mentor or not, adopting a mentoring mindset brings better outcomes. You’ll be better equipped to go beyond...
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Interview Style Course
Cultivating Inner Strength and Courage to Address Injustice
Cultivating strength and courage to speak up and stand against injustice has always been challenging. But in a world of increasing conflict, fear can cause us to shut down, ignore,...
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