Losing Your Mind
Many of us get into education or youth work because we want to “help” kids. But sometimes, “help” is just a nice word for “fix”. This training will help ditch unhealthy mindsets by identifying biases and unrealistic expectations we’ve unconsciously developed that cause us to feel frustrated and exhausted. Discuss 4 new mindsets that will help you understand your assignment (or “call”) as an educator and youth worker. Re-energize to stay committed to the transformation process and your purpose in their lives. How you see yourself afterwards will not only greatly impact the students you are working with, but will also allow you to grow and enjoy the journey.
Where’s Grace?
Our behaviors and choices advertise what we believe about ourselves. While every student’s story is different, one thing is consistent; they’re believing lies about themselves that create negative behaviors and choices. That’s why our approach to education and youth work needs to be rooted in grace. Though our behaviors don’t define us, what students believe will ultimately define how they see themselves. This training will build your ability to meet students where they are and love them for who they are...not by what they’re doing. This leads to transformation and positive behaviors and choices. We’ll examine the “whys” behind our behavior to help us find grace for and understanding of theirs.
Let’s Be Practical
In a world of 12 steps to this, five strategies for that, and theories and therapies for “other things”, we need simple solutions that work real-time with youth. In this training, you will learn practical tips for working with students that change the game, but don’t try and reinvent it. These powerful tips and principles allow you to gain influence and increase your effectiveness in students’ lives.
Playing Your Position
As adults, we need to know both our role and limits working with students. When are their needs outside our realm of experience? When do we need to call for reinforcements? In this training, you’ll identify your role in students’ lives. You’ll learn how to play that position well by setting healthy expectations and boundaries to help protect your influence, avoid exhaustion, and keep you in the game long-term.