Quick Takes Blogs
Published on: April 30, 2024
Grounding Exercises Help Manage Anxiety and Worries
Grounding exercises are great tools young people can add to their emotional toolkit to feel safe when worries or fears become overwhelming. Worrying is a normal part of life. But...
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Published on: April 16, 2024
Motivation Micro Steps Make a Big Difference
Motivation ebbs and flows. It’s not a constant force for anyone. People often think motivation is something you either have or you don’t. But because motivation is not a psychological...
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Published on: April 2, 2024
Spring Inspiration for Youth Workers
Spring represents a time of change, new growth and hope. The flowers are blooming, the birds are chirping, and the sun is shining bright again. And I want to share...
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Published on: March 19, 2024
Youth Sexual Health: Common Biases to Unlearn
Youth sexual health is more than talking about healthy sex. It’s about the overall well-being of young people. But talking about it that way can be hard because we all...
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Published on: March 5, 2024
Women’s History Month: Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Women’s History Month for 2024 celebrates “Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.” The theme recognizes women who understand that we need to eliminate bias and discrimination entirely from...
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Published on: February 20, 2024
Youth Worker Training is Essential for Recruitment and Retention
Youth worker training is essential because youth-serving organizations play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our young people. However, the path towards fulfilling this mission has become increasingly...
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Published on: February 6, 2024
Black History Month 2024: African Americans and the Arts
Black History Month is an opportunity to explore the remarkable contributions of African Americans throughout history. The theme for 2024 is African Americans and the Arts. We’re going to explore...
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Published on: January 23, 2024
Shielding Your Well-being While Surrounded by Strife and Struggle
Well-being is essential to creating social harmony. With all that’s happening in the world around us today, it seems well-being is under assault. So, learning strategies for shielding your well-being...
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Published on: January 9, 2024
Unique Qualities of Youth Workers that Really Make a Difference
The unique qualities each youth worker brings to young people form a dynamic mosaic. This mosaic is crafted with elements of the youth worker’s creative and technical skills. And it...
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