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Youth thriving
Youth thriving
Visit our Youth thriving page to find resources and tools to create a space where youth can feel a sense of belonging, explore their sparks, build positive relationships with their peers and adults, and engage with their world.
Rural stress & mental wellbeing
Recognize the signs of stress and build skills to support young people experiencing rural stress-related challenges
Rural stress & mental wellbeing
Recognize the signs of stress and build skills to support young people experiencing rural stress-related challenges
Mental health crisis resource guide (Google Doc)
Learn more about coping with rural stress (web page)
Read faculty writing about the impacts of rural stress on youth (web page)
Find resources related to equity, diversity, and accessibililty including tip sheets from National 4-H on working with youth in poverty, LGBTQ+ youth, and others; guidance on working with youth with special needs; and more.
Social & emotional learning
Learn how to support youth to name and manage emotions, work well with others, and persist in when faced with challenges.
Social & emotional learning
Learn how to support youth to name and manage emotions, work well with others, and persist in when faced with challenges.
Empathy & feedback
Empathy & feedback
Understand the difference between empathy and sympathy, and feedback versus advice
Youth work courses
Youth work courses
The Extension Center for Youth Development offers courses on myriad topics for professionals and volunteers.
See all upcoming youth work courses (website)
Engage youth in online learning
Virtual activities for your club
Read faculty writing on the YD Insight blog.
Contact
Contact
Jeremy Freeman, volunteer systems director, jeremyf@umn.edu, 612-624-6807
Kate Walker, Extension specialist, kcwalker@umn.edu, 612-624-7988
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