Quick Takes Blogs
Published on: June 13, 2023
Empowering Young People: The Power of Self-efficacy and Coaching
Self-efficacy development is a critical part of empowering young people in today’s fast-paced and ever-changing world. Youth workers play an essential role in fostering personal growth and self-efficacy among young...
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Published on: May 30, 2023
Policy Engagement Will Facilitate Change
Policy engagement is the key to unlocking a brighter future for our young people. When youth workers become social activists, we influence legislation and improve the well-being of young people....
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Published on: May 16, 2023
AANHPI Heritage Month Honors Belonging
AANHPI communities are too often overlooked or forgotten in U.S history. In fact, compared to Black and Latino populations in the U.S., Asian Americans are the least likely to feel...
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Published on: April 18, 2023
Restorative Justice Practice in Youth Work
Restorative justice is a healing way of addressing conflicts as well as crimes. Rather than seeking justice through punishment, it seeks justice through repair. Keeping people whole and connected to...
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Published on: April 4, 2023
Emotional Dysregulation is a Vicious Cycle
Emotional dysregulation is an inability to control strong feelings like sadness, anxiety, or anger. This can lead to behavioral problems. And it can create a perpetual cycle that will likely...
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Published on: March 21, 2023
Stress Less Strategies for Well-being
Stress can affect anyone’s well-being. But we’re seeing increasing impact for young people in particular. It’s becoming a mental health crisis. So, it’s vital that you learn about strategies to...
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Published on: March 7, 2023
How Women’s History Empowers Girls
Women and girls throughout history have used their voices for social justice. But their stories have often been overlooked or undervalued. March is Women’s History Month and the 2023 theme...
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Published on: February 21, 2023
Use Black History Month to Empower Young People
Black History Month is an invitation to learn, acknowledge, and celebrate Black culture in American history. And when you find ways to do that every day, you empower young people....
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Published on: February 7, 2023
Are You a Servant Youth Worker?
A servant youth worker defines their success through the success of others. They are willing to sacrifice their personal needs for the benefit of young people. Their work is a...
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