Effective CYC Practice - Developmental Thinking
Jack Phelan brings insights gained from an extensive career in CYC as a leader, writer, and teacher. Join us as we explore the finer points of how empathy, self-awareness, and creating shared meaning can inform our developmental thinking and interactions with young people and families.
When we understand the logic and life viewpoints of other people it opens us to more complex understanding of their developmental status, strengths, and achievements. As we become more aware of our own developmental journey, we are better prepared to offer what the other person really needs from us.
This workshop is especially helpful for CYCs entering the field and those who are transitioning their work to a more relational, developmental focus.
Learning Objectives:
- CYC practitioners will increase their ability to really hear what is being said when youth respond "illogically"
- CYC practitioners will be more aware of the assumptions they make that distort their understanding of the true strengths of the youth and families they serve
- CYC practitioners will build self-awareness about their increasing competence as they mature professionally.
CYC Certification Competency Domain: Developmental Practice Methods
1 Class Hour