9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Structure and Clear Limits training at Golden Grove. It was a great training to learn new practices and reflect on current practices.
OST Professional
VIRTUAL: The Power of Circles in OST
Do you want to help youth process their emotions so they can better handle situations that arise? Do youth in your program need a way to connect and reflect so they feel like they belong? Circles in the OST environment can help build the relationships and skills youth need to support one another and successfully face challenges. This training will go over the basics and show you, step by step, how to facilitate meaningful circles with youth in your program.
CEUs: Upon successful completion of this training, the participant will earn 3 clock hours (.3 CEUs) of training.
Training Objectives:
Participants will:
- Define the components of effective circle practices in OST
- Explain the ways in which circles can be used with youth to meet various needs
- Develop a plan to facilitate a meaningful circle with youth
Core Competencies Addressed
CONTENT AREA TWO- LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS AND CURRICULUM
Skills and Competencies: Physical Environment and Activities
Apply- G. Creates environments and experiences to value, affirm, and respect diverse needs, abilities, experiences, and backgrounds.
CONTENT AREA FOUR- RELATIONSHIPS AND INTERACTIONS WITH CHILDREN AND YOUTH
Skills and Competencies: Enhancing Group Experiences
Identify- D. Identifies child/youth abilities and corresponding positive guidance techniques to support successful group experiences.
Apply- C. Plans and guides group activities to teach children and youth cooperation and collaboration.
CONTENT AREA FIVE- YOUTH ENGAGEMENT VOICE AND CHOICE
Skills and Competencies
Apply- A. Encourages youth to express their ideas and feelings support healthy development, meaningful relationships, and program quality.
CONTENT AREA SIX- EQUITY AND INCLUSION
Skills and Competencies: Inclusive and Accessible Physical and Social Spaces
Apply- A. Creates an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environment for all.
Primary QIS Scales Addressed
Safe Environment
I-E.: Creating Safe Space- Staff provide a safe and welcoming environment
Supportive Environment
II-G: Emotion Coaching- Staff prompt young people to be aware of and constructively handle their emotions
Interactive Environment
III-K.: Sense of Belonging- Youth have opportunities to develop a sense of belonging
III-L.: Fostering Teamwork- Staff provide opportunities to collaborate and work cooperatively with others
III-M.: Promoting Responsibility and Leadership- Staff provide young people with opportunities to grow in responsibility and leadership
III-N.: Cultivating Empathy- Staff support young people in practicing empathy skills