WORDS MATTER - Communicating Meaningfully with Youth

Aims & objectives

Objectives of the training.

Guide and support Youth Workers in :

Shift perspectives, broaden viewpoints; encourage open-mindedness;
Address assumptions, challenge personal biases, cultivate empathy;
Build brave, inclusive and empowering spaces of expression for young people;
Strengthen capacity to navigate uncertainty and ambiguity in diverse group settings;
Using verbal and non-verbal communication strategies to assure clarity, inclusiveness, and engagement in all interactions with youth;
Exploring the concept of vulnerability as a strength;
Raising awareness and sensitivity towards diverse background

Target group & international/intercultural composition of the group & team

Youth workers, youth leaders, trainers, educators, teachers, municipal workers, volunteers and active young people involved in the work of youth organisations, NGO/public sector staff working with youth or Youth policies;

Team : 2 international trainers

Training methods used & main activities

We decided to create the “Youth Workers’ edition” of Words Matter to support the professionals working with youth in improving understanding, empathy, trust and communication with their target groups. We have designed a program inspired by the previous editions of Words Matter, reframed and adapted to explore the Youth Workers’ competences’ model.

Individual and group reflections, peer-to peer learning, self directed exploration of contents and ressources...

Outcomes of the activity

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Your tasks and responsibilities within the team

Co-organsier and co-trainer

I worked on this training for 6 days as a full time trainer.