Vital Connections: Harnessing The Power Of Relationship To Impact The Lives Of Young People

Young people the world over face challenges that prevent them from reaching their fullest potential. Lou Bergholz has spent decades working for children and adolescents from Boston to Zimbabwe, and he found that the caring adult relationship holds the key to supporting them as they navigate their journey to adulthood. More than enrichment programs or activities, young people everywhere need Vital Connections. In this essential resource, Lou offers six powerful techniques that enable youth workers to reach out to, connect with, and positively impact young lives. From using powerful praise and affirmations to making time at the right time, these valuable strategies will foster self-efficacy, healthy decision-making, and resilience. And these tools will help you help young people truly believe they can succeed. What young people need can be varied and complex, whether you're a counselor, educator, parent, or coach. For many, the stakes are incredibly high. Vital Connections can make all the difference.

Author: Lou Bergholz

Publisher: Lioncrest Publishing

Publication Date: Mar 06, 2018

Number of Pages: 210 pages

Language: English

Binding: Paperback/Education

ISBN-10: 1544510527

ISBN-13: 9781544510521