The experience of the connection is the most influential element of the helping relationship.

 It all comes back to the nature of the relationship. It’s the experience of the relationship that's the most influential element of helping others grow and thrive. Yet that’s the element so often neglected. Rigid and behavioral approaches fall short when what people really need is the experience of a supportive, restorative connection. These conversations will show you how. 

 Through a series of recorded conversations with experienced interdisciplinary practitioners in the Child and Youth Care field, this course surveys the dynamics of a relational approach to empowering young people and students. Course components include eleven recorded instructional modules, course workbook, multiple-choice exam, course evaluation, and certificate of completion. 

Educational Goals: Through this course participants will deepen their understanding of the characteristics of a relational child and youth care approach and increase their capacity to support students and young people within the context of their daily lives.

Learning Objectives: At the end of this course participants will be able to: (1) Identify three methods to establish trust and emotional safety with young people; (2) List three elements of reciprocity in the shared relational space with young people; and (3) Describe three strategies to nurture resilience in young people.  

 The Art of Relational Care is a self-paced on-demand course. You have full access to the course materials as soon as you sign up. You can study and review them at the pace that's most comfortable for you.