Communications
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Digital Wellbeing 101 for Youth Work Professionals
Technology and personal devices have myriad benefits. That is clear. We also know that device use is negatively impacting the wellbeing and learning of young people. It’s time for a...
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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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Empowering Young People: The Power of Self-efficacy and Coaching
Self-efficacy development is a critical part of empowering young people in today’s fast-paced and ever-changing world. Youth workers play an essential role in fostering personal growth and self-efficacy among young...
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Engaging Young People is the Key to Trust
Not too long ago the field of youth work believed that engaging young people was unnecessary. In fact, not engaging young people was considered best practice. The opinions of young...
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Motivation to Move Toward Change
Motivation plays an important role in achieving any meaningful change. When a young person is struggling with change, you can be a great resource to help them find their motivation....
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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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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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Power Dynamics in Youth Work
Power dynamics in youth work are inherent. Understanding what they are and what you should do about them is important. Are you fully aware of how to manage your power...
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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