Topic

Youth engagement

Resources for building rapport and conversation with young people.

16 resources

FreePrintable worksheets

For Youth workers

Anger: Taking Charge

A young-person-friendly worksheet about anger: noticing body signs, knowing triggers, choosing quick cool-down moves and planning what to do after, without shame.

Anger · Emotional regulation

Plus membersGroup activities

For Youth workers

Cool, Speak, Listen, Fix: A Conflict Resolution Tool

A four-step conflict resolution tool for young people with an I-statement builder, real-life scenarios and a plan for the next tricky conversation.

Conflict resolution · Youth engagement

FreePrintable worksheets

For Youth workers

Coping Toolbox for Young People

A personal coping toolbox for young people with ideas across calming, distracting, moving, connecting and expressing, plus space to build their own go-to list…

Coping strategies · Wellbeing and self-care

FreePrintable worksheets

For Youth workers

Emotion Vocabulary for Teens

A word bank of emotions grouped by family and intensity, with prompts for young people to name what they feel and notice what it…

Emotional literacy · Emotional regulation

FreePrintable worksheets

For Youth workers

Goals for Young People

A young-person-friendly goal planner covering what I want, why it matters, small steps, what might get in the way, who can help and how…

Goal setting · Youth engagement

Plus membersTemplates and planning tools

For Youth workers

Mentoring Session Planner

A planner for youth mentoring sessions, covering check-in, the young person's goals, the activity, reflection, next steps and boundaries, for mentors and youth workers.

Mentoring · Youth engagement

Plus membersChecklists

For Youth workers

Outreach Engagement Checklist

A checklist for youth outreach workers covering preparation, approaching young people, building trust, safety, follow-up and recording, for street, school and community outreach.

Outreach engagement · Worker safety

FreeGroup activities

For Youth workers

Pause, Picture, Pick: A Peer Pressure Decision Tool

A youth-friendly decision tool with a three-step framework, realistic scenarios and ready-made exit lines for handling pressure from friends and groups.

Peer pressure and decision-making · Youth engagement

Plus membersGroup activities

For Youth workers

Six-Session Wellbeing Group Outline

A ready-to-adapt outline for a six-session youth wellbeing group, covering connection, emotions, coping, relationships, goals and celebration, with activities and facilitator notes.

Group facilitation · Wellbeing groups

Plus membersConversation cards

For Youth workers

Strengths Spotting Cards

Twenty-four strength cards for young people with three activities: choosing personal strengths, spotting strengths in others and telling a strengths story.

Self-esteem · Strengths-based practice

FreePrintable worksheets

For Youth workers

Volunteering and Getting Involved

A young-person-friendly guide to getting involved, from youth councils and sport clubs to events and environmental groups, with benefits, ideas and a plan to…

Community participation · Volunteering

FreePrintable worksheets

For Youth workers

Who's in My Corner? A Help-Seeking Map

A youth-friendly map for working out who to go to for different problems, how to ask for help and which phone and online services…

Help-seeking · Youth engagement

Plus membersConversation cards

For Youth workers

Youth Engagement Conversation Cards

Twenty-four printable conversation cards to help practitioners build rapport and open up conversations with young people.

Communication skills · Youth engagement

FreeGroup activities

For Youth workers

Youth Group Facilitation Guide

A practical guide for planning and running youth group sessions: purpose, group agreements, a four-part session structure, original warm-ups, managing dynamics and handling disclosures.

Group facilitation · Youth engagement

Plus membersPractitioner and facilitator guides

For Youth workers

Youth Intake Conversation Guide

A guide for first conversations with young people that explains confidentiality honestly, starts with what they want and covers key life areas without turning…

Intake and needs identification · Youth engagement

Plus membersReflection activities

For Youth workers

Youth Work Boundaries Reflection

A reflection for youth workers on professional boundaries in youth work, covering social media, gifts, transport, self-disclosure, contact outside hours and warning signs.

Professional boundaries · Safeguarding

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