The adolescent years are some of the most important developmental years for young people. It’s a time of physical, emotional, and spiritual development that can be incredibly influential on the rest of their life. In this course Dr. Sean McGever draws from his years of experience working with youth to lay a solid foundation for others to work with these important age groups. McGever begins by exploring the spectrum of youth in our culture today—from those just entering adolescence in junior high school through college-age young adults. That span covers several development stages, and the course explores the issues they face in each stage, the challenges in communicating to that group, and effective ways to meet those communication challenges.
Introduction
Introduction
Introducing the Speaker and Course
4m
Learning about Youth
All Humans (of All Ages) Are Made in the Image of God
6m
Youth Equals Adolescence
11m
Parents and Guardians
8m
Educate Yourself on Trauma and Safety
12m
Summary as It Relates to Communicating to Youth
6m
Listening to Youth
Listening to Youth Requires Dialogue
6m
How to Dialogue
8m
Listening to Youth Requires Spending Time Together
9m
Observation and Asking Questions
9m
Listening and Following Up
9m
Offer Advice and Encouragement and Engage Creatively
10m
Speaking to Youth
Essential Attitudes and Ingredients to Speak to Youth
11m
Best Practices: Young People Are Distracted, Have a Plan for Their Smartphones