Youth Work Methods

These interactive and hands-on courses provide participants with practical skills that are geared to improve the quality of interactions with youth.

Who should attend?

The Youth Work Methods workshops are designed to empower direct service staff and volunteers with tools that will increase the quality of their work with youth.

Time Commitment:

Workshops are typically two to three hours in length. Scheduling two workshops in one day is recommended.

Workshop Themes:

• Introduction to the Active-Participatory Approach

• Active Learning

• Ask-Listen-Encourage

• Building Community

• Cooperative Learning

• Homework Help

• Planning and Reflection

• Reframing Conflict

• Structure and Clear Limits

• Teen Advisory Council

• Youth Voice