What My Support Means for You
Your Tool Description
The Field of Youth Work
- Youth work is all about supporting and loving young people as they grow, develop, and navigate life’s challenges. At its heart, it’s about connection, guidance, and empowerment. Youth workers listen, encourage, and provide tools to help young people overcome obstacles and achieve their goals. Through trusting relationships, youth work creates a safe space where young people feel valued and heard. It’s not just about solving problems, it’s about helping them discover their strengths, build confidence, and take steps toward their aspirations.
- Having an open conversation about what youth work is helps young people understand how it benefits them and the value of your role in their lives. By showing them how youth work aligns with their needs and dreams, you empower them to actively shape their future.
- Why it's important: This tool helps young people understand the purpose and value of your support, reflect on how they want to be supported in their personal growth, and build trust and a stronger relationship with you.
Discussion Tools
Build connection through trusting conversations
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Your Skill-Building Objectives
Advocacy
Standing with and for young people
Relationship Building
Building trust through caring relationships
Youth Empowerment
Providing developmentally appropriate support
Communication
Listening and speaking to deeply connect
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The Field of Youth Work
