Professional Development
Workshop – Resilience and Youth Wellness
Online WorkshopThis workshop provides an opportunity to learn more about the protective factors of youth and what it means to be resilient. We’ll address strategies to increase protective factors of youth,... Read more »
Field Forum – Understanding Trauma and Recovery
Online ForumPhysical and emotional safety are the foundation from which all human development unfolds. Trauma is the absence of this safety: a child's experience of pervasive stress, fear, and/or harm. Childhood... Read more »
Field Forum – How Do I Talk to Youth About LGBTQIA+ Topics?
Online ForumParticipants will be given the tools and confidence to respond to kids about what it means to be gay, transgender, and gender nonconforming. Participants will leave with a better understanding of these topics too so they can learn tips on how to answer kids’ questions, have conversations about sexuality and gender, and foster a love... Read more »
Workshop – Creating a Culture of Youth Voice
Online WorkshopYouth voice is increasingly becoming a buzzword, but what does it really mean? This virtual workshop will help you build your understanding of what youth voice is and can be.... Read more »
Training – Youth Mental Health First Aid
Virtual TrainingYouth Mental Health First Aid USA teaches you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders in youth. This training gives adults who... Read more »
Field Forum – Pronoun Use and Making Spaces LGBTQIA+ Inclusive
Online ForumParticipants will learn about the importance of recognizing and respecting one’s identity and pronouns and why heteronormative biases restrict our ability to do so. Using inclusive and non-gendered language in classrooms, work, and on playing fields is paramount to learning, self-esteem, sense of self, and safety. Learn the significance of declaring your pronouns and walk... Read more »
Boot Camp Basics Workshop – Active Learning and Youth Voice
Virtual TrainingBoot Camp Basics are workshops and trainings designed for brand new staff in summer, third space, and out-of-school time programs and are a great way for new staff to orient... Read more »
Boot Camp Basics Workshop – Strengthening Relationships with Families and Your Community
Virtual TrainingBoot Camp Basics are workshops and trainings designed for brand new staff in summer, third space, and out-of-school time programs and are a great way for new staff to orient... Read more »
Boot Camp Basics Workshop – Vital Connections for Social-Emotional Learning
Virtual TrainingBoot Camp Basics are workshops and trainings designed for brand new staff in summer, third space, and out-of-school time programs and are a great way for new staff to orient... Read more »
Boot Camp Basics Workshop – Professionalism/Building Your IPDP
Virtual TrainingBoot Camp Basics are workshops and trainings designed for brand new staff in summer, third space, and out-of-school time programs and are a great way for new staff to orient... Read more »