Virtual Café by YouthREX | Critical Youth Work | Activity https://cafe.youthrex.com/communities/critical-youth-work/ Activity feed for the group, Critical Youth Work. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:07:30 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.21.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 806fbff8edf822ad3e6e895bc0127008 Jasmeen Kaur replied to the discussion What is One Simple Thing you can do to make your program more accessible? in the forum Critical Youth Work https://cafe.youthrex.com/communities/critical-youth-work/forum/discussion/what-is-one-simple-thing-you-can-do-to-make-your-program-more-accessible/#post-3266 Fri, 07 Feb 2025 19:41:06 -0500 Reply to What is One Simple Thing you can do to make your program more accessible?

Ensure that all program materials and services are available in multiple formats (e.g., plain language, different languages, audio, and digital accessibility features) to meet diverse needs.

]]> 210b2e0530a934c1af1287ddb69e4d98 Jasmeen Kaur replied to the discussion How can we re-imagine our work with young people and their communities to provide a healing-centered practice that fosters possibility and advances holistic and collective wellbeing? in the forum Critical Youth Work https://cafe.youthrex.com/communities/critical-youth-work/forum/discussion/how-can-we-re-imagine-our-work-with-young-people-and-their-communities-to-provide-a-healing-centered-practice-that-fosters-possibility-and-advances-holistic-and-collective-wellbeing/#post-3265 Fri, 07 Feb 2025 19:27:13 -0500 Reply to How can we re-imagine our work with young people and their communities to provide a healing-centered practice that fosters possibility and advances holistic and collective wellbeing?

Re-imagining work with young people and their communities through a healing-centered practice requires shifting from a deficit-based model that focuses on trauma to a strength-based, culturally responsive, and community-driven approach. Here are some key strategies:

1️⃣ Reframing Healing as a Collective Process

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]]> 237769fd82d80f35d7225efc7d9173e1 Jasmeen Kaur replied to the discussion What is One Simple Thing you can do to make your program more accessible? in the forum Critical Youth Work https://cafe.youthrex.com/communities/critical-youth-work/forum/discussion/what-is-one-simple-thing-you-can-do-to-make-your-program-more-accessible/#post-3261 Wed, 29 Jan 2025 22:15:11 -0500 Reply to What is One Simple Thing you can do to make your program more accessible?

One simple thing you can do to make your youth program more accessible is to offer multiple ways for youth to engage, such as drop-in options, virtual sessions, and flexible scheduling. This ensures that youth with different needs, transportation challenges, or busy schedules can still participate. 🚀

]]> d85802ffbd15fe870cf3b6d1ab5cadb3 Kathe replied to the discussion Critical Youth Mentorship Strategies and Best Practices in the forum Critical Youth Work https://cafe.youthrex.com/communities/critical-youth-work/forum/discussion/critical-youth-mentorship-strategies-and-best-practices/#post-3249 Tue, 07 Jan 2025 16:09:32 -0500 Reply to Critical Youth Mentorship Strategies and Best Practices

January is National Mentoring Month in Canada!

ICYMI, MENTOR created an online toolkit — Connecting Critical Mentoring & The Elements of Effective Practice for Mentoring — to support mentoring organizations and programs with the resources, scholarship, and practices they need to meaningfully work alongside youth experiencing marginalization.

How…

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]]> bf68b4df462de98368e3443eb9a34a8e Kathe replied to the discussion How can we re-imagine our work with young people and their communities to provide a healing-centered practice that fosters possibility and advances holistic and collective wellbeing? in the forum Critical Youth Work https://cafe.youthrex.com/communities/critical-youth-work/forum/discussion/how-can-we-re-imagine-our-work-with-young-people-and-their-communities-to-provide-a-healing-centered-practice-that-fosters-possibility-and-advances-holistic-and-collective-wellbeing/#post-3235 Thu, 05 Dec 2024 19:47:59 -0500 Reply to How can we re-imagine our work with young people and their communities to provide a healing-centered practice that fosters possibility and advances holistic and collective wellbeing?

The Coaches Association of Ontario recently released the 2024 Ontario Coaching Report, which reveals insights into coaching culture, values, and behaviours from a survey of 1,000 coaches in more than 70 sports. You can check out the report on YouthREX’s Knowledge Hub.

The statistics that made the news when the report was released were around…

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]]> 465766f0da17004cf49d14407201e25d Kaci-Ann replied to the discussion What is One Simple Thing you can do to make your program more accessible? in the forum Critical Youth Work https://cafe.youthrex.com/communities/critical-youth-work/forum/discussion/what-is-one-simple-thing-you-can-do-to-make-your-program-more-accessible/#post-3034 Fri, 05 Jan 2024 19:37:37 -0500 Reply to What is One Simple Thing you can do to make your program more accessible?

A lot of people can’t commute so i suggest providing bus passes so it is more accessible to everyone

]]> e331daa84835548b7072cba120a119f1 ashad replied to the discussion What is One Simple Thing you can do to make your program more accessible? in the forum Critical Youth Work https://cafe.youthrex.com/communities/critical-youth-work/forum/discussion/what-is-one-simple-thing-you-can-do-to-make-your-program-more-accessible/#post-2987 Tue, 28 Nov 2023 00:47:16 -0500 Reply to What is One Simple Thing you can do to make your program more accessible?

Having bus fare and spare change at the ready for the youth we connect with

]]> e745e82c9f149810d67a37f0cd89b157 Shakira replied to the discussion What is One Simple Thing you can do to make your program more accessible? in the forum Critical Youth Work https://cafe.youthrex.com/communities/critical-youth-work/forum/discussion/what-is-one-simple-thing-you-can-do-to-make-your-program-more-accessible/#post-2985 Mon, 27 Nov 2023 20:04:31 -0500 Reply to What is One Simple Thing you can do to make your program more accessible?

I agree that taking the program to the youth would encourage better engagement and hopefully build stronger connections because they feel comfortable.

]]> c4f8d6c802c74fef56e2ea2f1055af91 Kendra replied to the discussion What is One Simple Thing you can do to make your program more accessible? in the forum Critical Youth Work https://cafe.youthrex.com/communities/critical-youth-work/forum/discussion/what-is-one-simple-thing-you-can-do-to-make-your-program-more-accessible/#post-2970 Fri, 24 Nov 2023 20:11:08 -0500 Reply to What is One Simple Thing you can do to make your program more accessible?

Take programming to the spaces where young people are, ensuring it addresses the identified need, and once trust is established introduce them to other services/ service providers beyond their communities.

]]> c4351f951b88ea35eb3463a392285aa0 Lorraine replied to the discussion How can we re-imagine our work with young people and their communities to provide a healing-centered practice that fosters possibility and advances holistic and collective wellbeing? in the forum Critical Youth Work https://cafe.youthrex.com/communities/critical-youth-work/forum/discussion/how-can-we-re-imagine-our-work-with-young-people-and-their-communities-to-provide-a-healing-centered-practice-that-fosters-possibility-and-advances-holistic-and-collective-wellbeing/#post-2894 Thu, 26 Oct 2023 15:01:34 -0400 Reply to How can we re-imagine our work with young people and their communities to provide a healing-centered practice that fosters possibility and advances holistic and collective wellbeing?

Establishing safe environments that foster a sense of validation, respect, and belonging for young individuals is imperative. Trust forms the bedrock of any transformative endeavour. Additionally, acknowledging and addressing the repercussions of trauma on both individuals and communities is crucial. This involves implementing…

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]]> af9bd9ef384d9472483f2b18b934fb4a Kathe replied to the discussion How can we re-imagine our work with young people and their communities to provide a healing-centered practice that fosters possibility and advances holistic and collective wellbeing? in the forum Critical Youth Work https://cafe.youthrex.com/communities/critical-youth-work/forum/discussion/how-can-we-re-imagine-our-work-with-young-people-and-their-communities-to-provide-a-healing-centered-practice-that-fosters-possibility-and-advances-holistic-and-collective-wellbeing/#post-2827 Wed, 02 Aug 2023 16:34:41 -0400 Reply to How can we re-imagine our work with young people and their communities to provide a healing-centered practice that fosters possibility and advances holistic and collective wellbeing?

The Pathways for Engaging Men and Boys in Gender Justice project (funded by Women and Gender Equality Canada) strives to create a Canada where men and boys are actively engaged in the promotion of gender equality and violence prevention. They are bringing together practitioners and emerging leaders through an online community for the sharing…

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]]> 765cc1f6c1f4d45bb116d63228e6a740 YouthREX- Kamau replied to the discussion How can we re-imagine our work with young people and their communities to provide a healing-centered practice that fosters possibility and advances holistic and collective wellbeing? in the forum Critical Youth Work https://cafe.youthrex.com/communities/critical-youth-work/forum/discussion/how-can-we-re-imagine-our-work-with-young-people-and-their-communities-to-provide-a-healing-centered-practice-that-fosters-possibility-and-advances-holistic-and-collective-wellbeing/#post-2777 Mon, 05 Jun 2023 15:37:36 -0400 Reply to How can we re-imagine our work with young people and their communities to provide a healing-centered practice that fosters possibility and advances holistic and collective wellbeing?

That is a great point! Too often programs and services are created for youth without their input or genuine consideration.

There is a TED Talk by Jakhini Bisselink that speaks to that:

There is also a Youth Engagement Strategy Report by the Family Navigation Project that looks at…

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]]> 9ddd8e6863e7c6d2e905ee7c34fa25bf Kennishia replied to the discussion How can we re-imagine our work with young people and their communities to provide a healing-centered practice that fosters possibility and advances holistic and collective wellbeing? in the forum Critical Youth Work https://cafe.youthrex.com/communities/critical-youth-work/forum/discussion/how-can-we-re-imagine-our-work-with-young-people-and-their-communities-to-provide-a-healing-centered-practice-that-fosters-possibility-and-advances-holistic-and-collective-wellbeing/#post-2773 Sat, 03 Jun 2023 17:00:47 -0400 Reply to How can we re-imagine our work with young people and their communities to provide a healing-centered practice that fosters possibility and advances holistic and collective wellbeing?

I think we have to invite more youth to the table and pass the mic. I have found that prescriptive measures in approaching critical youth work end up perpetuating harm rather than planting seeds for healing. I’ve conducted focus groups with Black youth who have openly shared experiences navigating the education system, and I was blown away by…

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]]> e2efe0a82e119e59bcc2fc65680ccd2f Kathe replied to the discussion Resources on Anti-Oppressive Practice in Youth Work! in the forum Critical Youth Work https://cafe.youthrex.com/communities/critical-youth-work/forum/discussion/resources-relevant-to-anti-oppressive-practice-in-youth-work/#post-2712 Wed, 08 Mar 2023 20:12:07 -0500 Reply to Resources on Anti-Oppressive Practice in Youth Work!

We shared our March 2023 newsletter today, highlighting upcoming learning opportunities and resources to support your work with youth and families impacted by the criminal justice system. Check it out and be sure to share resources that you find particularly useful in your work!

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]]> adcbcbc59b5d30340719eb3444b8de55 Kathe replied to the discussion Looking for resources: supporting youth aging out of community programs in the forum Critical Youth Work https://cafe.youthrex.com/communities/critical-youth-work/forum/discussion/looking-for-resources-supporting-youth-aging-out-of-community-programs/#post-2702 Thu, 02 Mar 2023 15:44:37 -0500 Reply to Looking for resources: supporting youth aging out of community programs

Our team just developed a resource specific to youth transitioning from pediatric mental health care to adult services and supports: Four Considerations to Support Youth Transitioning to Adult Mental Health Care

We hope this Factsheet will be useful to anyone supporting transitional-aged youth! ❤

]]> fd3089aaee3df2559f3c703b718a8a53 Kathe replied to the discussion How can we re-imagine our work with young people and their communities to provide a healing-centered practice that fosters possibility and advances holistic and collective wellbeing? in the forum Critical Youth Work https://cafe.youthrex.com/communities/critical-youth-work/forum/discussion/how-can-we-re-imagine-our-work-with-young-people-and-their-communities-to-provide-a-healing-centered-practice-that-fosters-possibility-and-advances-holistic-and-collective-wellbeing/#post-2505 Tue, 10 Jan 2023 21:36:30 -0500 Reply to How can we re-imagine our work with young people and their communities to provide a healing-centered practice that fosters possibility and advances holistic and collective wellbeing?

Yes, I agree Tracey-Ann! Thank you for sharing. 🙂

We strive to connect youth workers and young people to a variety of resources and supports. If you know of any that we can share here, or on our Community Board, or even through our Knowledge Hub, please let us know so that we can further these opportunities for networking and support. ❤

]]> 0daa507fdf62d955008665fc26101130 Kathe replied to the discussion How can we re-imagine our work with young people and their communities to provide a healing-centered practice that fosters possibility and advances holistic and collective wellbeing? in the forum Critical Youth Work https://cafe.youthrex.com/communities/critical-youth-work/forum/discussion/how-can-we-re-imagine-our-work-with-young-people-and-their-communities-to-provide-a-healing-centered-practice-that-fosters-possibility-and-advances-holistic-and-collective-wellbeing/#post-2504 Tue, 10 Jan 2023 21:33:54 -0500 Reply to How can we re-imagine our work with young people and their communities to provide a healing-centered practice that fosters possibility and advances holistic and collective wellbeing?

Thank you so much for sharing. Youth workers often become resource navigators for young people and their families, and I agree that educators, counsellors, and others within school settings can be supported to connect students to the resources they need to thrive (in and outside of the classroom).

]]> 9f5e71874e135f8594b06e837a687615 Tracey-Ann replied to the discussion How can we re-imagine our work with young people and their communities to provide a healing-centered practice that fosters possibility and advances holistic and collective wellbeing? in the forum Critical Youth Work https://cafe.youthrex.com/communities/critical-youth-work/forum/discussion/how-can-we-re-imagine-our-work-with-young-people-and-their-communities-to-provide-a-healing-centered-practice-that-fosters-possibility-and-advances-holistic-and-collective-wellbeing/#post-2428 Mon, 26 Dec 2022 16:32:57 -0500 Reply to How can we re-imagine our work with young people and their communities to provide a healing-centered practice that fosters possibility and advances holistic and collective wellbeing?

We can reimagine or work with young people and their communities from a trauma informed approach that focuses on individual arm and injury to a healing centered practice that Fosters possibility and advances holistic and Collective well-being by promoting services and being inclusive. Services need to be centered to the need of the community…

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]]> ef9fb03c32cdab63db07584984bd6f78 Trai Patrick replied to the discussion How can we re-imagine our work with young people and their communities to provide a healing-centered practice that fosters possibility and advances holistic and collective wellbeing? in the forum Critical Youth Work https://cafe.youthrex.com/communities/critical-youth-work/forum/discussion/how-can-we-re-imagine-our-work-with-young-people-and-their-communities-to-provide-a-healing-centered-practice-that-fosters-possibility-and-advances-holistic-and-collective-wellbeing/#post-2403 Sat, 17 Dec 2022 17:08:15 -0500 Reply to How can we re-imagine our work with young people and their communities to provide a healing-centered practice that fosters possibility and advances holistic and collective wellbeing?

I think an important factor when it comes to re-imagining our work with young people and their communities to provide a healing-centred practice would be more promotion of resources within the community. Not a lot of communities know or fully understand the resources that are in their neighbourhoods or what funding is available for them to… Read more

]]> 55fd552412a863a8181784ad326f3e92 Kathe replied to the discussion How can we re-imagine our work with young people and their communities to provide a healing-centered practice that fosters possibility and advances holistic and collective wellbeing? in the forum Critical Youth Work https://cafe.youthrex.com/communities/critical-youth-work/forum/discussion/how-can-we-re-imagine-our-work-with-young-people-and-their-communities-to-provide-a-healing-centered-practice-that-fosters-possibility-and-advances-holistic-and-collective-wellbeing/#post-2309 Thu, 01 Dec 2022 15:38:07 -0500 Reply to How can we re-imagine our work with young people and their communities to provide a healing-centered practice that fosters possibility and advances holistic and collective wellbeing?

December 1st is World AIDS Day.

Last month, YouthREX’s Princess Asiedu examined the effects of stigma on the mental health of youth living with and affected by HIV. She also explored themes shared by activist Mercy Shibemba during her keynote at our youth work teach-in on Black youth mental health; Mercy is an award-winning youth activist from…

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]]> 3049eb8a819713bc4491ed7fd3fdde66 Kathe replied to the discussion How can we re-imagine our work with young people and their communities to provide a healing-centered practice that fosters possibility and advances holistic and collective wellbeing? in the forum Critical Youth Work https://cafe.youthrex.com/communities/critical-youth-work/forum/discussion/how-can-we-re-imagine-our-work-with-young-people-and-their-communities-to-provide-a-healing-centered-practice-that-fosters-possibility-and-advances-holistic-and-collective-wellbeing/#post-2280 Wed, 23 Nov 2022 21:20:43 -0500 Reply to How can we re-imagine our work with young people and their communities to provide a healing-centered practice that fosters possibility and advances holistic and collective wellbeing?

We’re so excited to host Dr. Byron McClure and Dr. Kelsie Reed for our upcoming teach-in, Hacking Deficit Thinking! Join us on November 30th from 12PM to 2PM ET.

Dr. McClure and Dr. Reed are US-based school psychologists and authors of …

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]]> e3c037672e824a4bbcce4a393a51a192 Kathe replied to the discussion How can we re-imagine our work with young people and their communities to provide a healing-centered practice that fosters possibility and advances holistic and collective wellbeing? in the forum Critical Youth Work https://cafe.youthrex.com/communities/critical-youth-work/forum/discussion/how-can-we-re-imagine-our-work-with-young-people-and-their-communities-to-provide-a-healing-centered-practice-that-fosters-possibility-and-advances-holistic-and-collective-wellbeing/#post-2198 Mon, 24 Oct 2022 14:46:47 -0400 Reply to How can we re-imagine our work with young people and their communities to provide a healing-centered practice that fosters possibility and advances holistic and collective wellbeing?

On November 2, 2022, the Centre for Innovation in Campus Mental Health is hosting a virtual conference: Building New Worlds.

This conference is designed for stakeholders in post-secondary mental health across Ontario and Canada, and will feature best, promising, and emerging practices in the sector through an online platform, including…

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]]> 1ebf1c79688da677b17d12d673af136a Kathe replied to the discussion How can we re-imagine our work with young people and their communities to provide a healing-centered practice that fosters possibility and advances holistic and collective wellbeing? in the forum Critical Youth Work https://cafe.youthrex.com/communities/critical-youth-work/forum/discussion/how-can-we-re-imagine-our-work-with-young-people-and-their-communities-to-provide-a-healing-centered-practice-that-fosters-possibility-and-advances-holistic-and-collective-wellbeing/#post-2165 Wed, 14 Sep 2022 15:36:31 -0400 Reply to How can we re-imagine our work with young people and their communities to provide a healing-centered practice that fosters possibility and advances holistic and collective wellbeing?

Watch two of our most recent webinars to expand how you approach engaging with youth and advancing wellbeing. 🤝💻

ICYMI, we co-presented an engaging, youth-led conversation on advancing the possibilities of youth-led organizing this summer with Leading in Colour, exploring why and how young people get involved in organizing, the issues driving…

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]]> 13230f40ac331f6ded21d2689275970d REX replied to the discussion How can we re-imagine our work with young people and their communities to provide a healing-centered practice that fosters possibility and advances holistic and collective wellbeing? in the forum Critical Youth Work https://cafe.youthrex.com/communities/critical-youth-work/forum/discussion/how-can-we-re-imagine-our-work-with-young-people-and-their-communities-to-provide-a-healing-centered-practice-that-fosters-possibility-and-advances-holistic-and-collective-wellbeing/#post-2154 Wed, 03 Aug 2022 19:50:11 -0400 Reply to How can we re-imagine our work with young people and their communities to provide a healing-centered practice that fosters possibility and advances holistic and collective wellbeing?

You may be interested in our upcoming webinar on advancing the possibilities of youth-led organizing! Dr. Ginwright has written about the ways that youth organizing “embraces both individual development and social change,” but how can we become adult allies and meaningfully support youth-led movements?

Join YouthREX and Leading in Colour for…

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]]> 2d885cbd2e69c33a64b2b8cb4b78c64e Kathe replied to the discussion Strategies for Inclusive, Intentional, Meaningful & Relevant Family Engagement in the forum Critical Youth Work https://cafe.youthrex.com/communities/critical-youth-work/forum/discussion/strategies-for-inclusive-intentional-meaningful-relevant-family-engagement/#post-2041 Fri, 01 Apr 2022 19:35:20 -0400 Reply to Strategies for Inclusive, Intentional, Meaningful & Relevant Family Engagement

ICYMI, the recording of our March 24th webinar, Centering Equity in Family Engagement, is now available, along with all related resources, on the Knowledge Hub.

Check it out, and be sure to share your strategies for inclusive, intentional, meaningful, and relevant family engagement!

]]> 18df80b8bed108bdf67f9623821aa360 Kathe posted an update in the group Critical Youth Work: @KhadijahKanji , @katarina and I collaborated for REX […] https://cafe.youthrex.com/cafe-buzz/p/2319/ Fri, 01 Apr 2022 19:30:41 -0400 @KhadijahKanji , @katarina and I collaborated for REX Blog this week:

“As service providers, we are implicitly represented as the ‘experts’ in our work with young people. This doesn’t necessarily reflect the reality, but, rather, how systems of power distribute authority. The truth is that those accessing our services are the experts on… Read more

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Asking About Gender: Six Considerations for Youth Work - Youth Research and Evaluation eXchange

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]]> 0 0d772bd6775122ddf7f0944a8910dba7 Kathe replied to the discussion Strategies for Inclusive, Intentional, Meaningful & Relevant Family Engagement in the forum Critical Youth Work https://cafe.youthrex.com/communities/critical-youth-work/forum/discussion/strategies-for-inclusive-intentional-meaningful-relevant-family-engagement/#post-2027 Mon, 21 Mar 2022 14:43:32 -0400 Reply to Strategies for Inclusive, Intentional, Meaningful & Relevant Family Engagement

Join YouthREX on Thursday, March 24, from 12:30PM to 3PM ET, for a webinar on Centering Equity in Family Engagement! This webinar will be hosted and facilitated by Dr. Carol Wade, who will deliver a keynote presentation, Strengthening Engagement with Families, as well as conversations with caregivers, advocates, service providers, and…

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]]> 19e1df77324fb9d59dd434cb24ea1c87 Kathe replied to the discussion Critical Youth Mentorship Strategies and Best Practices in the forum Critical Youth Work https://cafe.youthrex.com/communities/critical-youth-work/forum/discussion/critical-youth-mentorship-strategies-and-best-practices/#post-1899 Fri, 18 Feb 2022 22:47:51 -0500 Reply to Critical Youth Mentorship Strategies and Best Practices

I’m so excited to share the recordings from our Teach-In on January 31st!

You can watch part 1 and part 2, featuring presentations and spoken word performances, as well as access all related resources. 🖥 📣 📚 ❤

Also, be sure to check out the awesome visual notes created during each of the keynotes by Jean Rhodes and Larissa Crawford! 🖍

Do you…

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]]> dafe0f45e31fb39c35b5f4808b9ebf49 Kathe replied to the discussion Critical Youth Mentorship Strategies and Best Practices in the forum Critical Youth Work https://cafe.youthrex.com/communities/critical-youth-work/forum/discussion/critical-youth-mentorship-strategies-and-best-practices/#post-1848 Fri, 28 Jan 2022 22:26:57 -0500 Reply to Critical Youth Mentorship Strategies and Best Practices

We’re really looking forward to welcoming you to our Critical Youth Mentorship Teach-In on Monday. (Haven’t registered yet? No worries! You can still sign-up online.)

Get to know our amazing keynote speakers, Dr. Jean Rhodes and Larissa Crawford, before the event.

In this blogpost (from The Chronicle of Evidence-Based Mentoring), Jean explores…

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]]> 610eef735fa53e4d56e590f7f2870300 Lidia replied to the discussion Critical Youth Mentorship Strategies and Best Practices in the forum Critical Youth Work https://cafe.youthrex.com/communities/critical-youth-work/forum/discussion/critical-youth-mentorship-strategies-and-best-practices/#post-1842 Mon, 24 Jan 2022 18:28:10 -0500 Reply to Critical Youth Mentorship Strategies and Best Practices

“To build a good mentoring relationship, just work on getting to know one another.”

In a Q&A with former YouthREX Coop student and NOISE alumnae (2012 – 2013), Maria Gabriela Umana-Peraza reflects on her experiences of mentoring within the NOISE program, and how it emphasized multidirectional learning and accountability among all participants. You…

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]]> ec43f737dea5dcd2a250f66b103521d5 Kathe replied to the discussion How can we re-imagine our work with young people and their communities to provide a healing-centered practice that fosters possibility and advances holistic and collective wellbeing? in the forum Critical Youth Work https://cafe.youthrex.com/communities/critical-youth-work/forum/discussion/how-can-we-re-imagine-our-work-with-young-people-and-their-communities-to-provide-a-healing-centered-practice-that-fosters-possibility-and-advances-holistic-and-collective-wellbeing/#post-1527 Wed, 25 Aug 2021 18:26:02 -0400 Reply to How can we re-imagine our work with young people and their communities to provide a healing-centered practice that fosters possibility and advances holistic and collective wellbeing?

Thank you for sharing, Jane — that reframing really resonated for me, too!

]]> 2a7d23a5132af4ec901cbee4fb66d949 Jane replied to the discussion How can we re-imagine our work with young people and their communities to provide a healing-centered practice that fosters possibility and advances holistic and collective wellbeing? in the forum Critical Youth Work https://cafe.youthrex.com/communities/critical-youth-work/forum/discussion/how-can-we-re-imagine-our-work-with-young-people-and-their-communities-to-provide-a-healing-centered-practice-that-fosters-possibility-and-advances-holistic-and-collective-wellbeing/#post-1519 Sun, 22 Aug 2021 17:39:10 -0400 Reply to How can we re-imagine our work with young people and their communities to provide a healing-centered practice that fosters possibility and advances holistic and collective wellbeing?

WOW ! Dr Shawn Ginwright’s session of “From Trauma-informed Care to Healing Centered Engagement ” was a totally excellent, dynamic and informative session !The life affirming approach of focusing on an individual’s assets, …what’s right with me rather than what’s wrong with me, is refreshingly forward thinking. I believe it’s a more…

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]]> 5cef4816834f2137b0a92d9e23172cf4 Erin replied to the discussion Looking for resources: supporting youth aging out of community programs in the forum Critical Youth Work https://cafe.youthrex.com/communities/critical-youth-work/forum/discussion/looking-for-resources-supporting-youth-aging-out-of-community-programs/#post-1410 Wed, 19 May 2021 21:53:36 -0400 Reply to Looking for resources: supporting youth aging out of community programs

Thanks Katarina! I’ll take a look at that section =)

]]> 4a49d95a08dd1a968840723c83910604 Katarina replied to the discussion Looking for resources: supporting youth aging out of community programs in the forum Critical Youth Work https://cafe.youthrex.com/communities/critical-youth-work/forum/discussion/looking-for-resources-supporting-youth-aging-out-of-community-programs/#post-1409 Wed, 19 May 2021 19:41:04 -0400 Reply to Looking for resources: supporting youth aging out of community programs

So glad that you found the resources helpful, Erin!

I was not able to find much else, although I did discover that a resource by MENTOR, Elements of Effective Practice for Mentoring, seems to be the source of the Ontario Mentoring Coalition benchmarks (see Standard 6: Closure on p. 70), and might provide some additional context. 😊

]]> 625b77896fc5d288ab51fe7effab884f Kathe replied to the discussion Looking for resources: supporting youth aging out of community programs in the forum Critical Youth Work https://cafe.youthrex.com/communities/critical-youth-work/forum/discussion/looking-for-resources-supporting-youth-aging-out-of-community-programs/#post-1406 Tue, 18 May 2021 21:11:25 -0400 Reply to Looking for resources: supporting youth aging out of community programs

Oh, great! 😄

]]> 2532cc9a598cc9b0734bb2fccd348229 Erin replied to the discussion Looking for resources: supporting youth aging out of community programs in the forum Critical Youth Work https://cafe.youthrex.com/communities/critical-youth-work/forum/discussion/looking-for-resources-supporting-youth-aging-out-of-community-programs/#post-1402 Tue, 18 May 2021 20:58:27 -0400 Reply to Looking for resources: supporting youth aging out of community programs

This is great! I’ll be sure to take a look at this resource, Kathe. Just glancing at the Ontario Mentoring Coalition link seems more along the lines of what I’ve been looking for.
Thanks so much =)

]]> 9b9451375e948554405532fb209c2094 Kathe replied to the discussion Looking for resources: supporting youth aging out of community programs in the forum Critical Youth Work https://cafe.youthrex.com/communities/critical-youth-work/forum/discussion/looking-for-resources-supporting-youth-aging-out-of-community-programs/#post-1401 Tue, 18 May 2021 20:46:04 -0400 Reply to Looking for resources: supporting youth aging out of community programs

Hi Erin! You’re right; so many of the resources that we’ve curated on the Knowledge Hub are specific to youth navigating transitions or youth aging out of care.

I know that others on this platform, including my colleague @katarina, may have ideas for sources or resources that speak to your search topic, but I can share one here: …

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]]> a04c71f18a8b0ae6b8bc1b80f00c57af Cyril replied to the discussion How can we re-imagine our work with young people and their communities to provide a healing-centered practice that fosters possibility and advances holistic and collective wellbeing? in the forum Critical Youth Work https://cafe.youthrex.com/communities/critical-youth-work/forum/discussion/how-can-we-re-imagine-our-work-with-young-people-and-their-communities-to-provide-a-healing-centered-practice-that-fosters-possibility-and-advances-holistic-and-collective-wellbeing/#post-963 Thu, 11 Mar 2021 14:31:47 -0500 Reply to How can we re-imagine our work with young people and their communities to provide a healing-centered practice that fosters possibility and advances holistic and collective wellbeing?

Hi everyone!

Here is the 📹recording of the February “Teach-in” by Dr. Shawn Ginwright on Healing-Centered Youth Engagement

This was a great event with insightful information and artistic performances.

For more information visit the YouthREX Knowledge Hub link…

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]]> 1ada99b01b87d176c4a70ed8f6e1819c Cyndy replied to the discussion Ask Me Anything (AMA) with Dr. Cyndy Baskin in the forum Critical Youth Work https://cafe.youthrex.com/communities/critical-youth-work/forum/discussion/ask-me-anything-ama-with-dr-cyndy-baskin/#post-839 Sat, 06 Feb 2021 19:46:31 -0500 Reply to Ask Me Anything (AMA) with Dr. Cyndy Baskin

First of all, one has to understand that there is no such thing as an Indigenous culture, rather there are hundreds according to the land that the people are on. We are diverse in terms of languages, specific spiritual and cultural practices, whether we live in First Nations communities or in urban centres, what we believe and practice etc.…

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]]> afff70f792d8caceb015092b18fd5d8e Cyndy replied to the discussion Ask Me Anything (AMA) with Dr. Cyndy Baskin in the forum Critical Youth Work https://cafe.youthrex.com/communities/critical-youth-work/forum/discussion/ask-me-anything-ama-with-dr-cyndy-baskin/#post-838 Sat, 06 Feb 2021 19:20:38 -0500 Reply to Ask Me Anything (AMA) with Dr. Cyndy Baskin

Hi Jennifer:

For the most part, I agree with what Dr. Jabr is saying. Western notions are often put on other peoples on the planet which do not reflect their realities and worldviews and PTSD certainly comes from the West. I would say that PTSD applies to many other people in addition to soldiers as there are many traumas that one can experience.…

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]]> 80412ae31808d545df1900a5bc896f5a Cyndy replied to the discussion Ask Me Anything (AMA) with Dr. Cyndy Baskin in the forum Critical Youth Work https://cafe.youthrex.com/communities/critical-youth-work/forum/discussion/ask-me-anything-ama-with-dr-cyndy-baskin/#post-837 Sat, 06 Feb 2021 18:48:40 -0500 Reply to Ask Me Anything (AMA) with Dr. Cyndy Baskin

Hi Olive:

There is something called “Two Eyed Seeing” which was created by 2 Mi’kmaq Elders which talks about western medicine and Indigenous approaches to well-being. There are a few articles and videos you can access. There is a program at CAMH for Aboriginal Services, so checking out their website for their suggestions and resources would…

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]]> 69729306bde8590d388390b16f02acfb REX replied to the discussion Ask Me Anything (AMA) with Dr. Cyndy Baskin in the forum Critical Youth Work https://cafe.youthrex.com/communities/critical-youth-work/forum/discussion/ask-me-anything-ama-with-dr-cyndy-baskin/#post-835 Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:57:04 -0500 Reply to Ask Me Anything (AMA) with Dr. Cyndy Baskin

This is a question a participant asked during a workshop but it’s worth asking here so folks who didn’t attend can see:

For ways to offer programming that is culturally inclusive to Indigenous people, do you have any suggestions? I fear that I may offer services that may unintentionally harm from lack of knowledge. Do you have any resources…

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]]> 0d2736cb920b4580e8a22e45c04dd6bb Jennifer replied to the discussion Ask Me Anything (AMA) with Dr. Cyndy Baskin in the forum Critical Youth Work https://cafe.youthrex.com/communities/critical-youth-work/forum/discussion/ask-me-anything-ama-with-dr-cyndy-baskin/#post-833 Fri, 05 Feb 2021 18:46:52 -0500 Reply to Ask Me Anything (AMA) with Dr. Cyndy Baskin

Hi Dr. Baskin, thanks for your illuminating workshop last week!

I have a 2 questions for you:

1. How would you respond to Samah Jabr, head of Palestine’s mental health services, saying that PTSD is a Western concept? What she’s saying resonates a lot with me, as someone whose PTSD and collective traumas interact with and compound each other.…

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]]> 0410eb68f6efa0d8abaad0b322216631 Kathe posted an update in the group Critical Youth Work: In advance of next week’s Youth Work Teach-In, check out […] https://cafe.youthrex.com/cafe-buzz/p/721/ Thu, 04 Feb 2021 16:08:09 -0500 In advance of next week’s Youth Work Teach-In, check out this blogpost from our special guest, Dr. Shawn Ginwright. How have you been centring healing, or thinking about healing, in your work with youth?

]]> 0 91f8ce058888f4731e3718742c1a0e9d Olive replied to the discussion Ask Me Anything (AMA) with Dr. Cyndy Baskin in the forum Critical Youth Work https://cafe.youthrex.com/communities/critical-youth-work/forum/discussion/ask-me-anything-ama-with-dr-cyndy-baskin/#post-823 Thu, 28 Jan 2021 17:27:32 -0500 Reply to Ask Me Anything (AMA) with Dr. Cyndy Baskin

Thank you for the all the knowledge you shared on Tuesday Dr. Baskin. I was wondering, how do you suggest that medical professionals better adjust to meet the mental health needs of their patients who identify as indigenous? For example, for indigenous people who do seek Western mental health services, what practical steps can the…

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]]> 8a92484fedb120d2d3c87b21adc7b261 Chantal replied to the discussion What role does food justice play in our work with young people and how can we respond in concrete ways as youth workers and youth programs? in the forum Critical Youth Work https://cafe.youthrex.com/communities/critical-youth-work/forum/discussion/what-role-does-food-justice-play-in-our-work-with-young-people-and-how-can-we-respond-in-concrete-ways-as-youth-workers-and-youth-programs/#post-805 Thu, 17 Dec 2020 21:40:43 -0500 Reply to What role does food justice play in our work with young people and how can we respond in concrete ways as youth workers and youth programs?

Hi everyone! I’m excited that there’s a space to chat about food justice, especially after the workshop we had today from 1 – 4 pm, titled the Transformational Power of Food Security & Sovereignty for BIPOC Communities. If you’d like access to the slides as you reflect more on this question, they can be found…

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]]> 06d607d87024ea30bfecd1c17f5e9d16 Joey-Lynn replied to the discussion Ask Me Anything (AMA) with Dr. Joey-Lynn Wabie & Michelle Kennedy in the forum Critical Youth Work https://cafe.youthrex.com/communities/critical-youth-work/forum/discussion/ask-me-anything-ama-with-dr-joey-lynn-wabie-michelle-kennedy/#post-801 Tue, 08 Dec 2020 06:00:58 -0500 Reply to Ask Me Anything (AMA) with Dr. Joey-Lynn Wabie & Michelle Kennedy

Kwey kwey Jennifer. I wanted to answer the first part of the question you posed: How does the nonprofit industrial complex harm the land and our relationship with it?

I believe the non profit industrial complex can harm the land and our relationship with it because it is a person-made concept that is layered upon a natural existing and…

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]]> 19b5db2df591b172f5222ff6847a7354 Adam replied to the discussion Ask Me Anything (AMA) with Dr. Joey-Lynn Wabie & Michelle Kennedy in the forum Critical Youth Work https://cafe.youthrex.com/communities/critical-youth-work/forum/discussion/ask-me-anything-ama-with-dr-joey-lynn-wabie-michelle-kennedy/#post-800 Mon, 07 Dec 2020 19:36:39 -0500 Reply to Ask Me Anything (AMA) with Dr. Joey-Lynn Wabie & Michelle Kennedy

Thank you for providing some excellent resources and your answer provides clarity to a question that is often on our minds yet seldomly asked. It helps guide me, as a non-Indigenous man, in a good way. Gchii-Miigwetch!

]]> cff89177c5ee623277e3956b90c77610 Michelle replied to the discussion Ask Me Anything (AMA) with Dr. Joey-Lynn Wabie & Michelle Kennedy in the forum Critical Youth Work https://cafe.youthrex.com/communities/critical-youth-work/forum/discussion/ask-me-anything-ama-with-dr-joey-lynn-wabie-michelle-kennedy/#post-799 Mon, 07 Dec 2020 18:20:08 -0500 Reply to Ask Me Anything (AMA) with Dr. Joey-Lynn Wabie & Michelle Kennedy

Shekoli Adam,

I think that these are indeed challenging times and everyone is required to adjust their lifestyle to ensure the safety of themselves, their families, and communities. I agree with Joey’s post and think that there are many limitations to traditional teaching and gathering to learn that knowledge. What I do know is that…

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]]> ae6744974a4808db16d09d8f8bb8976c Michelle replied to the discussion Ask Me Anything (AMA) with Dr. Joey-Lynn Wabie & Michelle Kennedy in the forum Critical Youth Work https://cafe.youthrex.com/communities/critical-youth-work/forum/discussion/ask-me-anything-ama-with-dr-joey-lynn-wabie-michelle-kennedy/#post-798 Mon, 07 Dec 2020 18:02:27 -0500 Reply to Ask Me Anything (AMA) with Dr. Joey-Lynn Wabie & Michelle Kennedy

Shekoli, Amina!

That is a really great question and one that many people think of. In addition to Joey’s suggestions, I would also look into what the local Friendship Center is doing. Look at their programs and services and see how you can support their work and programming.

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