It Takes Each of Us: Cultivating Developmental Relationships
Empowering each adult to strengthen relationships with youth.
We all have different opportunities to impact relationships with young people. Relationships are formed in a number of ways—through content and program delivery, in classrooms and all the spaces that surround those activities. In this powerful learning experience, participants will use the Developmental Relationships Framework to reflect on their individual approach to building relationships with young people. Participants will develop their own individual approach to developmental relationships by reflecting on their mindsets, actions and growth areas, while also planning next steps to build developmental relationships within their specific context to promote youth thriving.
Learning Objectives
- Analyze your work with young people through the lens of the Developmental Relationships Framework and the context of your program, school or organization.
- Assess the strengths and growth areas of your own relational mindsets and actions.
- Co-create an action plan to integrate inclusive developmental relationships in your daily practices and procedures.
An Individual Approach with Impact
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Participants will receive access to a collection of resources and tools to assist in building meaningful Developmental Relationships with young people, including:
Reflect on relationship-building actions through the Intentionality Tool
Reflect on your own Developmental Relationships with the DR in Your Development Tool
Build Relational Mindsets and Actions
Get access to the Relationship Builder's Guidebook: more than 30 structured activities and informal actions to strengthen Developmental Relationships
Develop an action plan: apply your mindsets and actions to your regular work with young people
"I felt this workshop opened my eyes to some of the areas I need to continue strengthening or improving in regards to building relationships and providing opportunities for growth for my students."
Who Should Participate in this Workshop?
Adults at schools, youth serving organizations, agencies or youth programs who are interested in actively embedding Developmental Relationships principals and elements into their day-to-day activities and interactions with young people.
- Adults Working Directly with Youth
- Managers of Youth-Serving Organizations/Schools
- Leaders of Youth-Serving Organizations/Schools
Delivery Method
This 3-hour workshop can be delivered in person or virtually to your organization or team. We also offer this workshop as one of our open enrollment opportunities.
Bring This Workshop to You
We support you in strengthening skills and mindsets among your team, initiative, or organization in a way that meets your needs.
Open Enrollment
Register and attend this workshop through our open enrollment opportunities.
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