Rethinking behavior management: A trauma-informed approach
Wednesday, December 4, 11:00-12:00 Online. REGISTER HERE *This is a training through the University of Minnesota Extension
We often think about behavior as a problem that can get in the way of programming. What if instead, we think about it as an opportunity to help young people build skills? With this mindset, how do we program in a way that meets the needs of all young people, including those who are impacted by trauma?
This session will provide an overview of what trauma is and explore how trauma can impact youth in afterschool programs. Participants will learn about the differences between behaviors and trauma responses, and how to navigate both situations effectively. Finally, participants will learn 5 questions to consider when addressing challenging behaviors and explore strategies they can use to support the social and emotional wellbeing of all youth in their programs.
Building Positive Relationships with Play
Tuesday, December 3, 2:30-3:30 CST Online. REGISTER HERE *This is a training through Playworks
Get ready for the return of The Game Plan webinar series—now featuring exciting new topics! Playworks invites educators and administrators to join our free, four-part series designed to help bring the benefits of play to your school. Throughout the series, you’ll connect with Playworks staff and content experts from across the country to explore practical tips you can do right now to enhance kids’ play-based experiences. This webinar series is designed to bring topics relevant to what educators are experiencing at various times of the school year and provide practical solutions to apply right away.
Each webinar lasts about an hour, and will be recorded for future viewing.
Topics:
- Thriving Through Play – October 23, 2024
- Building Positive Relationships with Play – December 3, 2024
- Adapting Play for Every Space – February 19, 2025
- Youth-led Play Shapes Tomorrow’s Leaders – April 16, 2025
Self-Guided online courses from the Center for Youth Development - U of M
These self-studies are a great onboarding resource. These introductory courses offer 3-6 hours of individual online learning with unlimited 24-hour access. Free, but registration is required.
- New - Social and emotional learning + wellbeing provides a guided introduction to our Social and Emotional Learning in Practice toolkit
- Learn about foundational research and theories of positive youth development in Youth Work Matters.
- Gain practical resources for incorporating reflection and discussion of dilemmas in your work with Dilemmas in Youth Work.
Self guided YouTube YouthWorker Playlist
Check out the Sprockets YouTube channel for recordings of some of our past virtual offerings. Note that not all trainings are recorded and based on the interactive nature, we always encourage participating in real time when able.
Partner Trainings
More training opportunities from the community:
MYouth Pro - An Initiative of Youth Intervention Programs Association (YIPA)