Both positive and challenging behaviors are part of every youth space. Behaviors are part of life. That being said, some young people struggle with challenging behaviors more than others. How can you be proactive in your approach with these children? Join Amy Brady from The Flourish Lab for an informative field forum that will explore... Read more »

We all have emotional hot buttons that cause us to show up as less than our best. Once we see and recognize these triggers, we can regain control over them. One important part of the process is to understand what sets us off. When we add clear action steps for what to do in these... Read more »

Have you ever found yourself showing up in a way that is less than your best? You may be extra reactionary with the youth in your program. You snap at your co-workers. The voice in your head screams "I'm DONE! What if you could learn to PAUSE before getting to this point? When we learn this invaluable... Read more »

Through our conversations with the field, we’ve heard a strong desire for more opportunities to collaborate and connect with other afterschool professionals. In response, we’re excited to host a series of networking sessions specifically for directors and site coordinators. Based on feedback from a recent survey, some of the most popular topics of interest include: These... Read more »

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... Read more »