More Than Words - The Professional Youth Worker

More Than Words

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Your Competency Focus Area

Communications

Much of what we communicate happens without words. Nonverbal communication like facial expressions, posture, gestures, and tone of voice can reveal how someone feels, even when they don’t say it out loud. These cues help us understand each other more fully, build trust, and respond with empathy. Learning to recognize body language is an essential part of becoming a strong communicator in any relationship and improve social-emotional skills.
This tool will help you guide young people in noticing and interpreting nonverbal cues. It creates an opportunity to explore how body language shapes relationships and how to respond in ways that show care and awareness. By working through real-world images together, you’ll support their emotional awareness, strengthen their communication skills, and encourage habits that promote positive, respectful interactions.
Why It's Important: Communication is more than words. When we learn to read body language, we become a better listener, friend, and problem solver. You’ll pick up on how people feel, even when they don’t say it out loud and you’ll know how to respond in ways that build trust and connection.

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Your Skill-Building Objectives

Communication

Listening and speaking to deeply connect

Relationship Building

Building trust through caring relationships

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24 New Certificate Supplemental Micro Courses (SMCs) Yearly
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Your Agency's Personalized Learning Management System (LMS) Explore the learning platform step by step with our guided tour! Watch Video
130+ Learning Opportunities
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The Art & Science of Youth Work Certificate Course
People-Centered Leadership Certificate Course
24 New Certificate Supplemental Micro Courses (SMCs) Yearly
12 New Youth Worker Toolkit Tools Yearly

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