Quick Takes Blogs
Published on: October 19, 2026
Relationships Are Your Ethical Responsibility
Relationships are at the heart of youth work. They are how young people begin to make sense of their lives. Yet, we sometimes talk about relationships as though they are...
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Published on: October 5, 2026
Wanting to Grow is Not the Same as Knowing How to Grow
Youth workers spend a lot of time thinking about growth. How can we help a young person build confidence? Develop new skills? Make sense of a difficult experience? Try something...
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Published on: September 14, 2026
Love That Transcends Difference
Recently, one of my dearest friends sent me a photo from a thanksgiving celebration for her baby. I was wearing an Indian suit she had given me, and I was...
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Published on: August 31, 2026
Supporting Hispanic and Latinx Youth Through Trauma-Responsive Care
Hispanic and Latinx youth are facing incredibly difficult times created by adults. They may be navigating racism, xenophobia, immigration discrimination, and the fear and toxic stress that comes with these...
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Published on: August 17, 2026
What Youth Workers Are Asking About Staying in the Work
Before our live online training, How to Stay Even When the Work Gets Hard, we invited participants to submit questions they hoped trainer Marius Massie would address. We expected a...
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Published on: August 3, 2026
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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Published on: July 20, 2026
Young People Are Learning From You. Who Are You Learning From?
Youth workers instinctively believe that relationships are where growth happens…until it comes to their own professional development. We spend our days creating environments where young people can learn, grow, heal,...
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Published on: July 6, 2026
Belonging Beyond Resilience
Belonging beyond resilience means creating spaces where every young person feels valued, included, and respected. During Disability Pride Month, we celebrate disability as part of human diversity. And recognize the...
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Published on: June 15, 2026
Protective Factors For LGBTQ+ Youth
For LGBTQ+ young people, identity-affirming relationships and supportive environments can play an important role in strengthening mental health, building resilience, and improving overall well-being. LGBTQ+ youth are not at higher...
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