Well-Being
Tools for Practitioners and Youth Series
Participants are REQUIRED TO
ATTEND ALL TRAININGS in the series and
complete assignments in between trainings.
By registering
for this training, you are committing to all training session dates.
- Introduction
Part1
- Modeling Part 2
- Life Skills for
Youth Part 3
In the Well-Being Tools training series, practitioners
will identify their sources of stress and learn self-care and resilience skills while creating a well-being plan
to better navigate stress, improve work relationships and model well-being skills
for co-workers and the youth in their
OST program. Practitioners will learn and practice strategies to
help youth manage
stress and improve their well-being and social-emotional skills.
Well-Being Tools
for Practitioners- Introduction
Training
Objectives
Participants
will:
- Discuss and
explore the meaning of well-being and key concepts: self-awareness, resilience,
mindfulness, compassion, empathy.
- Identify the
obstacles to well-being and evaluate the impact of stress on interactions with
co-workers, youth and families served in OST.
- Practice
exercises and tools that promote self-care through creating a personalized
well-being action plan.
Well-being Tools
for Practitioners - Modeling
Training
Objectives
Participants
will:
- Recall
self-awareness, stress management, and self-compassion practices and tools
learned in previous session.
- Reassess, revise, and
extend well-being plans to include solutions and strategies that intentionally
model well-being to peers and youth.
- Examine the
impact of self-awareness on brain function and health and relate to personal
experiences.
- Engage in
practices that help model and transfer empathy, compassion and resiliency
skills to coworkers and youth
Well-being Tools
for Practitioners – Life Skills for Youth
Training
Objectives
Participants will:
- Discuss and apply
strategies for reflecting on negative thoughts and emotions.
- Compare resources
and strategies that teach youth practical life skills and coping skills.
- Analyze
strategies to assist youth in learning to express emotions in positive
ways.
- Practice
activities that teach youth techniques to deal with stress and develop
resiliency
Core Competencies
Addressed
Core Knowledge
Area – Interaction with Children/Youth:
5.A: Promote
meaningful engagement, leadership, and guidance of the children/youth
– Entry Level and Level 1.
5.C: Promote
Positive Expression, Interaction and Group Experiences Between Adults and
Children/Youth – Levels 1-3
Core Knowledge Area
– Family and Community Relationships:
2.C. Model
appropriate interactions with children, youth,
families, providers, and other community members – Levels 1-3
Primary QIS Scales
Addressed
Supportive Environment:
II-F: Staff provides a welcoming atmosphere.
II-K: Staff support youth with encouragement.