Those who work with children often nurture young people yet struggle to find time to nourish their own spirits, resulting in burnout.
To help youth workers reconnect with their passion for children, the Indiana Youth Institute (IYI) is hosting a forum that will explore ways for youth workers to refresh their mind, body and spirit with self care so they sustain a long-term professional commitment.
The forum will feature Jim Nelson, associate professor of psychology at Valparaiso University and a licensed psychologist. Nelson will explore how managing a definition of success is key to self care when working with children.
The forum will run from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 29 at St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Student Center, 1604 Lincolnway, Valparaiso, 46383.
As part of IYI’s Youth Worker Café program, the forum is free and lunch will be served, but reservations are required by Tuesday, May 28. To make a reservation, email Michelle Minich of St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Student Center at michelleeminich@gmail.com. Reservations can also be made by contacting IYI Northwest Indiana Field Representative Stephen Gill via text at (219) 314-9516 or via email at sgill@iyi.org.
Youth Worker Cafés are designed to bring together local youth workers to build relationships and inspire collaborations that will benefit children. This Youth Worker Café is made possible by the collaborative efforts of St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Student Center and IYI.
For more information about the Youth Worker Café, contact Gill at (866) 426-6568 or sgill@iyi.org.
