Quick Takes Blogs
Published on: January 12, 2021
Suicide Prevention Basics for Youth Workers
Suicide prevention is not a skill most people feel very competent in. But as a youth worker, you have an obligation to learn all you can about suicide prevention. Being...
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Published on: December 15, 2020
Self-Awareness is Your Main Asset in Youth Work
Self-awareness as a youth worker is the best thing you can do to improve positive outcomes with young people. Simply put – you are your best tool in the tool...
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Published on: October 12, 2020
So Many Reasons Why Youth Workers Are Awesome
Youth workers are awesome! In an era when too many people are focused on themselves and their own selfish interests, we need to look to youth workers as a group...
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Published on: October 11, 2020
The Power of Youth Work Associations
Youth work associations are powerful and I’ve come to the understanding that who you associate with really does matter, especially if you want to create change. When you associate with...
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Published on: October 10, 2020
Adolescence is the Gateway to Adulthood
Adolescence is a developmental stage everyone must navigate before entering adulthood. It can be an awkward and challenging time for some. Many of us may want to forget about the...
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Published on: October 6, 2020
Leveraging Conflict Resolution Skills in Youth Work
Conflict resolution skills are essential for every youth worker. Youth work is about human relationships and, being human, we are certain to find ourselves in conflict with the young people...
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Published on: October 5, 2020
Be Aware of Your Ethical Dilemmas in Youth Work
Ethical dilemmas in youth work happen all the time and they often go unrecognized. These situations can be so subtle that you may react without consideration to the origins of...
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Published on: October 1, 2020
Digital Well-being for Young People and How You Can Help
Digital well-being is becoming more important each day. Young people use the internet for everything. Connecting with friends on social media, playing games, watching videos, even attending virtual classes. Being...
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Published on: June 30, 2020
What Makes for Great Youth Workers
As a youth worker and now as executive director of YIPA, I have met many great youth workers. I have often wondered how these folks became great. Why are some...
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