Quick Takes Blogs
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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Published on: June 3, 2020
Quality Youth Work Includes a Passion for Service
Quality youth work requires that we build and sustain a passion for serving young people. The need for technical training such as mental health basics, trauma informed care, and the...
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