Art & Science of Youth Work
Quick Takes Blog
Great Youth Workers Turn Dysregulation Into Growth
Helping young people stay emotionally regulated is one of the hardest, yet most essential skills to master. Dysregulated behavior in young people is a leading cause of burnout in the...
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Quick Takes Blog
Storytelling and Humor Help us Connect
Storytelling and humor are powerful tools any youth worker can use. These two skills are essential elements for creating caring connections. They reveal you as someone a young person can...
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Live & Recorded Course
Understanding Self-Sabotaging Behaviors
Self-sabotaging behaviors are often a normal part of change and youth workers need to know how to appropriately respond.
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Live & Recorded Course
Suicide Prevention Steps Youth Workers Need to Know
Whether or not you are appropriately trained in suicide prevention techniques can make the difference between life and death for the youth you work with.
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Relationships, Girls, and Juvenile Justice Interventions
Girls are the fastest growing segment of the juvenile justice system. Relationship-building between girls and adults is one of the most critical factors in their healthy development.
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The Incremental Strategy of Harm Reduction in Youth Work
Many youth do not know how to avoid or escape harmful situations and circumstances, even if they want to.
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How You Can Help Youth Manage Anxiety
Anxiety is a normal part of the pre-teen and adolescent years. But unmanaged or excessive anxiety negatively impacts youth development.
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Identifying and Addressing Depression in Youth
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.
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Honoring Indigenous Traditions for Youth Health and Wellbeing
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.
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