- Abuse3
- Anxiety7
- Attachment2
- Belonging2
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- Big Emotions3
- Child Protection2
- Code of Ethics10
- Communication12
- Communities4
- Connection4
- Covid-198
- Creativity & Expression2
- Cultural Identity3
- Depression3
- Disability3
- Disclosures4
- Disordered Eating2
- Education3
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- Mana Taiohi22
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- Positive Youth Development16
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- Strategies37
- Strengths-Based15
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The News and musings from the yards, barrel halls and tasting panels, and from on the road traveled between.
Tikanga Series #3 – Treaty o Waitangi #2
The main focus of this training will continue discussion from last week on the Treaty of Waitangi and will cover: – Why a Treaty in Aotearoa? What did the treaty say? Historical contex. Relevance for youth work practice.
Posted on 27 January 2021 |
Tikanga Series #2 – Te Tiriti o Waitangi
Introduction to and discussion of Te Tiriti o Waitangi/The Treaty of Waitangi
Posted on 27 January 2021 |
Tikanga Series #1 – Ko Wai Au?
This is the first in a series of weekly trainings focussed around understanding tīkanga. The series will look at the pōwhiri process and how knowing and understanding the different elements can help us both in our practice and in our lives. This first training will unpack the importance of knowing who you are.
Posted on 27 January 2021 |
Experienced Youth Work Supervision Kōrero
This workshop is intended to further develop skills of experienced youth work supervisors. This workshop includes sharing real practical experiences for the purposes of deepening learning in supervision. We explore creative supervision agreements, common ethical issues, and whatever else you would find useful!
Posted on 27 January 2021 |
Making the Most of Supervision
This workshop is intended for youth workers who know engaging in supervision is important, and want to find out how to get the best out of it. In this workshop, we blend supervision theory with real practical experiences. The outline of the session includes: ·Defining supervision… What is it? o Why have it? What should […]
Posted on 27 January 2021 |
Considerations for Professional Supervisors
This workshop is intended to develop skills of experienced youth workers who are considering (or already) supervising other youth workers. We’ll explore the application of specific supervision skills: Roles and functions of in supervision Skill development Guiding reflective conversation Questioning techniques Skills for balancing support and challenge Reflection and future development
Posted on 27 January 2021 |
Responding to Disclosures in Youth Work
Youth workers often claim a very important position within young people’s lives. It may be that they are one of the only trusted adults in their world and that young person is experiencing inner turmoil which they need help with. Youth workers often will find themselves hearing the intimate knowledge of a young person’s life […]
Posted on 27 January 2021 |
What’s the Point?
This workshop will brainstorm ideas for how youth workers can find strength and hope for the challenges after lockdown and ideas for assisting young people they work with do the same.
Posted on 27 January 2021 |
Red Cross Psychological First Aid Workshop for Youth Workers
The pandemic has created a whole host of wellbeing challenges for young people, and will continue to do so into the future. We have partnered with Red Cross to bring you a free interactive training workshop designed specifically for those working with young people. The workshop will help you better support the young people you […]
Posted on 27 January 2021 |
Supporting Young People’s Positive Development and Wellbeing
Wellbeing is often portrayed in media and policy as equating with Health, Wealth and Happiness. Yet, anyone who works with young people knows there is much more to being well, and it doesn’t look the same from one young person to the next. In this workshop, two presenters will share what they know about supporting […]
Posted on 27 January 2021 |