Love God. Philippians 2 v “Even if I am poured out… Love the young people. Be real – be yourself. Be exactly that. Believe in the young people that you’re working with. Stand with the young people when they are in it. Have a laugh with the young people. (Create memories). Cry with the young people. […]
Practical Youth Work
Practical youth work activities are the heart of this youth group. These include: Short-term activities which require little planning and are a great way to encourage social interaction, such as games, arts and crafts. Longer term activities, projects and events which require more advance planning such as workshops (for example dancing, sports), trips, discos/music events, […]
Rude vs Mean vs Bullying
There is a distinction between the above behaviours: Rude Inadvertently saying or doing something that hurts someone else. They might have elements of bullying but rudeness is generally based on thoughtlessness, rude manners or narcissism, but not actually meant to hurt someone. Mean Purposefully saying or doing something to hurt someone once or maybe twice. […]
Detached Youth Work
From “Thinking on your feet, The Prince’s Trust” Detached Youth Work is a model of youth work practice, targeted at vulnerable young people, which takes place on young people’s own territory such as streets, cafes, parks and pubs at times that are appropriate to them and on their terms. It begins from where young people […]
The four temperament types
The Four temperaments theory that suggests that there are four fundamental personality types: Sanguine (enthusiastic, active and social) Choleric (short-tempered, fast or irritable) Melancholic (analytical, wise and quiet) Phlegmatic (relaxed and peaceful) Most formulations include the possibility of mixtures of the types. Understanding your type is the start of an important journey – well it […]
John Perry Barlow’s Tips for Being a Grown Up
Here’s the late Barlow’s 25 Principles of Adult Behavior: Simply brilliant.