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What are stages of development?
What are the characteristics of the children and youth with whom you work? What are the stages of faith development for all ages? What are people ready to learn? How do people learn best? And how can we help, encourage, and support everyone?
Stages of Development training should include
What are the typical characteristics of the community you are serving?
How do you support young people with Special Needs?
What are some Mental Health issues that you want to be aware of?
More Resources
Stages of Social-Emotional Development – Erik Erikson
(article)
Developmental Stages of Children and Youth
(website from Big Brother Big Sister of America)
Developmental Characteristics and Interests
(website from Lawrence University)
Stages of Adolescent Development
(video - Dr. Chap Clark)
Early Adolescents
(video - Dr. Chap Clark)
Middle Adolescents
(video - Dr. Chap Clark)
Late Adolescents
(video - Dr. Chap Clark)
Videos from Princeton Theological Seminary
The Effects of Systemic Abandonment (Dr. Chap Clark)
Characteristics of High School Students
- Rev. Dr. Yolanda Smith
Characteristics of Junior High Students
- Rev. Dr. Yolanda Smith
Recommended Books on Youth Culture
All Grown Up and No Place to Go: Teenagers in Crisis
- by David Elkind
Reviving Ophelia: Saving the Selves of Adolescent Girls
- by Mary Pipher
Articles from the Handbook for Youth Ministries
Relational Youth Ministries in the Episcopal Church
Characteristics of Young People
Working with Young People
Behavior Management
Behavior Management Tips
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Group Leadership
Group Development
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Stages of Development
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