Communications
Quick Takes Blog
What If We Asked Young People More Meaningful Questions?
International Youth Day is celebrated each year on August 12 to recognize the ideas, contributions, and potential of young people around the world. It’s a chance to celebrate youth voices...
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Bridging the Divide of Custodial Grandparenting
When grandparents step into caregiving roles, family life often feels very different for both them and their grandchildren. Grandparents may struggle with changing norms, technology, or energy levels, while young...
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Reducing Communication Breakdowns
Communication is how people create shared understanding. It sits at the heart of every relationship. In youth work, relationships are everything, and communication plays a key role in how young...
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Actively Listen to Strengthen Trust
Listening is one of the most powerful ways you can build trust with young people, yet it is also one of the hardest skills to practice with intention. Your mind...
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Quick Takes Blog
Microaggressions Aren’t Small Things
What if something you said in passing stuck with a young person for years? Many of us in youth work enter the field because we care deeply about young people’s...
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More Than Words
Much of what we communicate happens without words. Nonverbal communication like facial expressions, posture, gestures, and tone of voice can reveal how someone feels, even when they don’t say it...
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Using Nonverbal Communication to Support Young People
Young people don’t just listen to what you say—they watch how you say it. Studies show that up to 93% of communication is nonverbal, meaning your body language, tone, and...
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Adapting to Different Communication Preferences
Effective leadership requires tailored communication. This micro course will help you develop skill in identifying different communication preferences and tailoring how you respond to meet the needs of each style.
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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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Master Effective Communication Training in Youth Work
Every single area in your support of young people is impacted by your ability to communicate effectively. Communication is the heartbeat of youth work. And the more effective you become with all the communication tools available to you, the better the results you’ll see for yourself and the young people you serve.
YIPA offers a variety of options for communication training for youth workers. ... Read more