This workshop will expand upon the influences of cultural humility, institutionalized racism and marginalization, and how they impact student sense of belonging in your program. Using the eight practices of culturally responsive program structure and staffing practices, participants will develop a greater understanding of how to create programs that better connect with students who have... Read more »

What do eco-systems have to do with trust? At any given moment, trust is either quietly built, or broken. So, when we take the time to invest in a Bank of Trust with parents, guardians, co-workers, principals and others in a child’s support system—trust grows. In fact, when we engage children’s broader communities, they tend... Read more »

Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders in youth. This training gives adults who work with youth the skills they need to reach out and provide initial support to children and adolescents (ages 12-18) who may be developing a mental... Read more »

Youth Thrive is an evidence-informed framework for approaching our work with youth ages 9-24. Instead of a sole focus on limiting risk factors or maintaining a problem-free environment, Youth Thrive teaches youth work professionals and parents to recognize, support, and build on protective and promotive factors. Based in strengths-based and positive psychology, this approach can... Read more »

This is the second session in a 2-part series, but attending Part 1 is not a requirement. This workshop will expand upon the influences of cultural humility, institutionalized racism and marginalization, and how they impact student sense of belonging in your program. Using the eight practices of culturally responsive program structure and staffing practices, participants... Read more »