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Building Resilience in Youth
Published on: February 9, 2021

Building Resilience in Youth

Building resilience in youth means you are helping young people get through tough obstacles in their life, sometimes even chronic situations. It does not mean it will be easy for...
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Suicide Prevention Basics for Youth Workers
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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Self-Awareness is Your Main Asset in Youth Work
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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So Many Reasons Why Youth Workers Are Awesome
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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The Power of Youth Work Associations
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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Adolescence is the Gateway to Adulthood
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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Leveraging Conflict Resolution Skills in Youth Work
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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Be Aware of Your Ethical Dilemmas in Youth Work
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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Digital Well-being for Young People and How You Can Help
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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