Connecting Today’s Choices to Your Future
Your Tool Description
At-Risk Behaviors
- Conversations about goals help young people understand how at-risk behaviors can interfere with their dreams and aspirations. As a youth worker, you play a key role in guiding them to see the connection between their actions and their future. This tool facilitates meaningful discussions, encouraging young people to reflect on their goals, identify obstacles, and explore strategies to overcome challenges.
- By focusing on how their choices impact progress, you empower them to make thoughtful decisions that align with the life they want to build. Through open, personalized dialogue, you’ll explore their dreams, uncover how at-risk behaviors might hold them back, and brainstorm steps to help them stay on track. This process builds self-awareness and equips young people with the tools they need to navigate challenges and pursue their goals confidently.
- Why it's important: This tool helps young people clarify their goals by making their aspirations feel real and achievable through open discussion. It supports them in recognizing obstacles by identifying behaviors or situations that might hinder their progress. Additionally, it fosters a sense of empowerment through collaborative brainstorming, building confidence and encouraging ownership of their choices.
Teaching Tools
Provide insight to facilitate informed decisions
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Your Skill-Building Objectives
Communication
Listening and speaking to deeply connect
Recognizing Risks
Identifying risks and ensuring safety
Resilience Building
Teaching coping strategies to overcome barriers
Youth Empowerment
Providing developmentally appropriate support
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