Art & Science of Youth Work
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Seasonal Depression Awareness and Strategies
Seasonal depression is a type of sadness that often happens in the fall and winter, when the days get shorter and colder. This can be challenging for anyone, but it’s...
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Helping Young People Navigate a Toxic Political Environment
The political environment today isn’t just divisive—it’s toxic! For young people, this can be overwhelming. As a youth worker, you play a critical role in helping them navigate this battleground...
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Social Media Impacts on Youth Mental Health
Social media use by young people is nearly universal. There are many positive benefits like chatting with friends, sharing fun moments, and staying connected. However, social media also presents a...
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Leadership Development for Hispanic and Latin Young People
Leadership is the ability of a person to inspire and guide others towards a common vision. Good leadership brings about positive change in a community. So, empowering Latin and Hispanic...
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Partnerships That Matter: Strengthening Youth-Adult Connections
Partnerships between youth workers and young people build trust and strong connections. Those connections are key to sustaining motivation. However, there is growing concern that youth seem less motivated and...
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International Youth Day 2024: Celebrating Youth and YOU-nity
International Youth Day fills my heart with joy and gratitude. As we celebrate this special day, let’s recognize our incredible young people who inspire us with their resilience, creativity, and...
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Person-Centered Program Planning and Universal Design in Youth Work
Person-centered program planning and universal design are powerful ideas you can use in your youth programs. These ideas are too often overlooked. But they are helpful tools for ensuring everyone...
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Confronting Ableism in Youth Work
Ableism is discrimination and social prejudice against people with disabilities or perceived to have disabilities. The underlying assumption of ableism is that disabled people are inferior to non-disabled people. It’s...
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Compassion Fatigue in Youth Work and Ways to Manage it
Compassion fatigue is a phenomenon that many youth workers will likely experience from time to time. Sometimes, the demands of your job might feel overwhelming. And you may feel completely...
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