Focus Area 3: Communications

You'll gain communication flexibility which allows you to develop healthy, productive work relationships, engage in collaborative problem solving with youth, and improve individual and group facilitation.

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Strategies for Talking with Youth About Sexuality

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$30 for non-YIPA Member

1.5 hour training
100% approval rating
Focus Area 3: Communications

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Motivational Interviewing in Youth Work

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$20 for non-YIPA Member

1 hour training
100% approval rating
Focus Area 3: Communications

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Improvisation is a Youth Work Superpower!

Free to YIPA Members
$30 for non-YIPA Member

1.5 hour training
100% approval rating
Focus Area 3: Communications

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Supporting Effective Youth-Adult Partnerships

Free to YIPA Members
$30 for non-YIPA Member

1.5 hour training
100% approval rating
Focus Area 3: Communications

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Equitable Sex Ed for People of All Abilities

Free to YIPA Members
$30 for non-YIPA Member

1.5 hour training
100% approval rating
Focus Area 3: Communications

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How to Talk to Porcupines

Free to YIPA Members
$30 for non-YIPA Member

1.5 hour training
99% approval rating
Focus Area 3: Communications

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Transformative Conflict: A Trauma-Informed Approach to De-escalation, Healing, & Accountability

Free to YIPA Members
$40 for non-YIPA Member

2 hour training
97% approval rating
Focus Area 3: Communications

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Talking Healthy Choices with Young People

Free to YIPA Members
$30 for non-YIPA Member

1.5 hour training
96% approval rating
Focus Area 3: Communications

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Design Thinking for Dynamic Youth Work

Free to YIPA Members
$40 for non-YIPA Member

2 hour training
98% approval rating
Focus Area 3: Communications

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Conflict Resolution Toolkit

Free to YIPA Members
$60 for non-YIPA Member

3 hour training
99% approval rating
Focus Area 3: Communications

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Engaging Youth via Pop Culture

Free to YIPA Members
$40 for non-YIPA Member

2 hour training
97% approval rating
Focus Area 3: Communications

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Master Effective Communication Training in Youth Work

Every single area in your support of young people is impacted by your ability to communicate effectively. Communication is the heartbeat of youth work. And the more effective you become with all the communication tools available to you, the better the results you’ll see for yourself and the young people you serve.

YIPA offers a variety of options for communication training for youth workers. Our effective communication training in youth work builds skills and understanding that enhance communication in all aspects of professional interactions. Our online courses are succinct, information rich, and offer both theory and practical skill building. As a youth worker you’ll gain confidence in any type of communication with people, but especially with young people.

Effective Communication

Being an effective communicator is having the knowledge, skills, and confidence and to respond and adapt to any situation as needed. Our communication skills training in youth work helps prepare you for those situations and conversations. This includes dealing with potentially difficult subjects and addressing various communication styles.

Thinking Outside the Box

Communication can involve motivation, engagement, instruction, conflict resolution, and so much more. Therefore, with so many aspects to consider, you need to be highly prepared for multiple situations, especially when dealing with young people. By taking our online courses, you will become more adaptable and ready to meet young people where they are.

For more information on communication skills training in youth work, stay in touch with YIPA.

More Ways to Learn and Grow!

The Art and Science of Youth Work certificate blends technical competency with personal growth strategies so you'll be your best for young people.

The Passionate Youth Worker podcast provides needed inspiration so you and your team are fully present in your service to young people.

The Quick Takes blog offers youth work insights and ideas you can grab and go to stay in the know. Quick Takes for busy youth workers.

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