Quick Takes Blogs
Published on: September 21, 2021
Helping Young People Manage Anxiety During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Anxiety isn’t new. And while the COVID-19 global pandemic is not the first pandemic in history, we need to be mindful of the increased anxiety our young people are experiencing...
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Published on: September 7, 2021
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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Published on: August 24, 2021
How to Address Secondary Trauma
Secondary trauma is a natural but disruptive result of working with people who have been traumatized. Therefore, your work with young people makes you vulnerable to this type of stress....
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Published on: August 10, 2021
Caregiver Engagement in Youth Work
Caregiver engagement positively impacts young people and the systems around them. Whether it’s parents or different caregivers, sometimes engagement can be tough. But you can do it! Here are some...
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Published on: July 27, 2021
How to Recognize Youth Mental Illness
Knowing how to recognize the red flags of youth mental illness may save a life. As a youth worker, you must be on alert for signs that something isn’t right....
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Published on: July 13, 2021
Exercise Your Power of Choice!
Sometimes, the stress of daily life can make you forget that you have the power of choice. The COVID pandemic magnified that to a whole other level. So, this is...
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Published on: June 29, 2021
Youth Mental Health: Reduce the Stigma
Youth mental health matters. Are you doing enough to notice and offer help? If not, I hope this quick take will stir you to learn more and take action. Because...
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Published on: June 26, 2021
Empathy and Social Activism in Youth Work
Empathy is a key component of all social activism. After all, you have to be able to relate in some manner to the cause or people you are championing. The...
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Published on: June 15, 2021
Pride is a Banner for Belonging
Pride – LGBTQ Pride Month – is celebrated in June each year to commemorate the June 1969 Stonewall riots. That historic uprising is seen as the beginning of the movement...
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