Art & Science of Youth Work
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Developing Brave Spaces for Dialogue in Youth Work
Dialogue is a powerful way to help young people develop their voice. Dialogue is an agreement to listen and acknowledge without judgment. It helps us consider different viewpoints and develop...
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Belonging, Inclusion, and Mental Health
Belonging is an innate human need. Everybody wants to feel like they belong. And it turns out that belonging brings benefits for our well-being across the board. Without it, we...
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Positive Communication with Young People Matters
Positive communication with young people is a skill that everyone should master. It sets the stage for relationship building and developing trust. The key is to be congruent. Be positive...
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10 Ways Providing Support to Young People Is a Gift
Providing support to young people is what youth workers do. And highly effective youth workers know that they receive so much in return. When we understand the positive impact it...
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Mindful Youth Work Benefits You and Young People
Mindfulness can be a great way to manage stress, anxiety, and distraction. These are challenges all young people and adults face from time to time. So, we could all use...
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Kindness Matters for Positive Youth Development
Kindness is biologically hard-wired into us. Indeed, as children, we are kind more naturally. Sadly, as we become older we may practice kindness less often due to the stresses of...
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Relationships in Youth Work
Relationships are at the core of all youth work. Therefore, no matter how your program interacts with young people, it’s essential to use those interactions to help build relationships. While...
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Helping Young People Manage Anxiety During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Anxiety isn’t new. And while the COVID-19 global pandemic is not the first pandemic in history, we need to be mindful of the increased anxiety our young people are experiencing...
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The Value of Bringing Improv to Youth Work
Improv is a fun and engaging way to build real trust in your relationships with young people. Additionally, improv is a great way to build your confidence for those times...
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