Do you communicate with youth in a way that
makes them feel supported and heard? This interactive training introduces
various techniques that help you build more supportive, youth-centered
relationships. Participants will practice how to ask more effective questions
and to listen with intention when interacting with youth.
Upon
successful completion of this training, the participant will earn 1.5 clock
hours (.2 CEUs) of training.
Training Objectives:
Participants will:
- Identify the difference between open and
closed-ended questions.
- Produce five relevant purposeful
questions.
Core Knowledge, Skills and Competencies Addressed (CKSCs):
Learning Environments and Curriculum
Language and
Communication Development:
Identify
- A. Understands active listening.
Apply - D. Adapts
language and communication activities and interactions to support diverse needs
and abilities.
Physical,
Social/Emotional, and Cognitive Development:
Apply - E. Is responsive and encourages
learning through questions, active listening, problem-solving activities, and
conversations.
Relationships and Interaction with Children/Youth
Individual
Child/Youth Guidance
Apply - D. Practices positive, healthy
interactions and guides children and youth in self-awareness, social awareness,
relationship building, and responsible decision making.
Primary QIS Scales Addressed:
II. Supportive Environment
II-G. Emotion Coaching
III- Interactive Environment
III-K. Sense of Belonging
III-N.
Cultivating Empathy