Mental Health Basics
Quick Takes Blog
Creating Safety When Home Feels Unstable
Many young people walk into your programs carrying more than backpacks and homework. Some are carrying the weight of domestic violence, either experienced directly or witnessed between caregivers. You may...
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Internet Gaming and Young People
Gaming is a big part of the world young people live in today. For most, it brings joy and connection. For some, it begins to take over and cause real...
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Blended Interactive Course
I Am Safe: Mind-Body Skills for Teen Mental Health
Teens are experiencing unprecedented levels of stress, anxiety, and overwhelm, and as a youth worker, you’re often supporting them without enough tools or time. I Am Safe: Mind-Body Skills for...
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Building Habits for Good Mental Health
Good mental health is about doing small and consistent things that help people feel balanced, hopeful, and strong. Young people often hear about mental illness, but not as much about...
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Quick Takes Blog
Helping Young People Navigate Immigration Uncertainty
Immigration enforcement actions impact people of all ages, but young people often experience it in especially confusing and emotional ways. They may notice classmates missing, hear fragments of adult conversations,...
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Why Today’s Young People Need Us To Respond Differently
Young people today interact with screens more than any previous generation has. Youth workers need to be aware of both the benefits and challenges to help youth navigate this new...
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Live & Recorded Course
Recognizing Domestic Violence and Responding with Care
Many young people are impacted by domestic violence, whether they experience it directly or witness it at home. Its effects can show up in their behavior, relationships, triggers, and sense...
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Quick Takes Blog
The Courage to Keep Hoping in Hard Seasons
Hope can feel far away when life feels heavy. Days can seem long, and challenges may feel endless. Sometimes it feels like your effort is not making a difference. But...
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Live & Recorded Course
Understanding and Navigating the Impacts of Trauma in Youth Work
Trauma and its impacts shape relationships between youth workers and youth whether or not there is awareness of it. Building deeper understanding of trauma and the ways it can shape...
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Why Mental Health Training for Youth Workers is Essential
A significant challenge most communities are facing across the country is a lack of adequate mental health resources and community-based support for young people. At YIPA, we offer a variety of options in mental health training for youth workers to increase your knowledge, skills, and confidence for supporting young people in your community.
Comprehensive Courses for Youth Workers
Our youth worker mental health training online includes information that is beneficial to both the beginner and seasoned youth workers. Our trainings are designed to be concise and value packed because we know you’re busy. ... Read more