Sometimes a journey with YouthZone can turn into a lifetime with YouthZone. At least, that’s the story for YouthZone’s Trauma and Youth Specialist Courtney Dunn. Courtney’s journey with YouthZone began shortly after she indulged in alcoholic beverages before a school dance at 16 years old. This introduction to our organization became an internship in 2011 […]
Continue ReadingYouth embrace self-identity when building their value system
By Tina Olson Senior Therapist and Clinical Supervisor Teenagers are known to be experimenters. When they were young children, their structure likely came from the family’s value system. But as they grow into adolescents, young people start exploring on their own by looking outside the family to try on other values. At YouthZone, our staff […]
Continue ReadingYouthZone’s 2020 $20,000 Challenge to provide youth services
YouthZone is committed to providing the same level of services to our youth from Aspen to Parachute, but we are experiencing unparalleled losses in funding with the Covid-19 impact on the economy. We are reaching out to our community to help us make up some of the immediate shortfall. Like so many non-profits, the pandemic […]
Continue ReadingYouth learn to connect with nature to reduce stress
By Katie Westcott, Mary Bess Bolling and Carol Wolff Advice From A Tree: “Stand Tall and Proud. Sink your roots into the Earth. Be content with your natural beauty. Drink plenty of water. Enjoy the view.*” When working with young clients, YouthZone’s advocates and counselors focus on methods of restoration for the adolescent, their families, […]
Continue ReadingRacial Justice: A statement from YouthZone’s Board of Directors and Staff
All of us at YouthZone are outraged by the incidents of racism we have witnessed over the past two weeks. The senseless killing of George Floyd has provoked an outpouring of fear, hurt and rage across our nation. And rightly so. His murder was not due to a racist individual acting badly, but rather it was […]
Continue ReadingYouthZone’s ninth Virtual Life Skills class: Assertiveness
From Airen Goodman CYDC/Senate Bill 94 Coordinator Get UPS credit hours with our on-line Life Skills classes. Remember, the more effort and work you put in each assignment, the more credit you will receive. Click here to download, Assertiveness, the newest Life Skills class created by Vallee Noone. “Assertiveness is a healthy way of communicating. It’s […]
Continue Reading2020 Ascent Youth Film Fest – An Inspired View of Today’s World
FIVE MORE DAYS TO REGISTER. Deadline extended to July 5! In the last couple months of school this spring, teens found themselves confined to their homes and families due to restrictions put on them by outside forces. Their interactions with peers and adults through school and community are limited to screen time. In the last […]
Continue ReadingYouthZone hosts Youth Powered Restorative Justice Summit May 20
In partnership with Roaring Fork Leadership, YouthZone will host a digital Youth Powered Restorative Justice Summit on May 20. Teenagers from Parachute to Aspen will be able to express how they can help in their community. YouthZone’s Restorative Justice Coordinator Karen Barbee said there is a growing group of youth who want to be heard, […]
Continue ReadingYouthZone’s eighth Virtual Life Skills class: Conflict Resolution
From Airen Goodman CYDC/Senate Bill 94 Coordinator Get UPS credit hours with our on-line Life Skills classes. Remember, the more effort and work you put in each assignment, the more credit you will receive. Click here to download the newest Life Skills class created by Vallee Noone, Conflict Resolution. “Conflict is a reality of life and […]
Continue ReadingWeek Seven of YouthZone Virtual Life Skills classes: Values and Goal Setting
From Airen Goodman CYDC/Senate Bill 94 Coordinator Get UPS credit hours with our on-line Life Skills classes. Part one of the Life Skills series on Emotional Intelligence 101 will discuss Values and Goal Setting. Remember, the more effort and work you put in each assignment, the more credit you will receive. Click here to download […]
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