Quick Takes Blogs
Published on: January 7, 2025
Connecting Youth Work and Community Organizing
Connecting community organizing principles with youth work can ensure a lasting impact by empowering leadership in youth workers. This approach helps them build skills necessary to foster youth leadership, ensuring...
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Published on: December 10, 2024
Human Rights Day: Celebrating with Young People
Human Rights Day is celebrated around the world. Every year on December 10 this special day recognizes and honors the basic rights every person should have. No matter who they...
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Published on: December 3, 2024
Bridging the Leadership Gap for Youth Work Leaders
The work youth-serving agencies do is vital. They provide safe spaces, support, and guidance to support young people in their development. At the heart of this work are youth work...
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Published on: November 26, 2024
Optimism is a Powerful Antidote for the Fear of Change
Optimism is a mix of hopefulness and confidence that things will work out. But how can you stay optimistic with so much change happening all the time? While it’s normal...
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Published on: November 12, 2024
Indigenous Proverbs to Guide and Inspire Young People
Indigenous proverbs carry deep wisdom that can guide young people in positive ways. These timeless words inspire unity, resilience, and responsibility. By sharing these teachings, youth workers can help young...
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Published on: October 29, 2024
Seasonal Depression Awareness and Strategies
Seasonal depression is a type of sadness that often happens in the fall and winter, when the days get shorter and colder. This can be challenging for anyone, but it’s...
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Published on: October 15, 2024
Helping Young People Navigate a Toxic Political Environment
The political environment today isn’t just divisive—it’s toxic! For young people, this can be overwhelming. As a youth worker, you play a critical role in helping them navigate this battleground...
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Published on: September 17, 2024
Social Media Impacts on Youth Mental Health
Social media use by young people is nearly universal. There are many positive benefits like chatting with friends, sharing fun moments, and staying connected. However, social media also presents a...
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Published on: September 3, 2024
Leadership Development for Hispanic and Latin Young People
Leadership is the ability of a person to inspire and guide others towards a common vision. Good leadership brings about positive change in a community. So, empowering Latin and Hispanic...
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