Building youth resilience

Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)

By Melissa Persing, Extension educator

Early traumas can change the structure and function of the brain and how a person responds to stress and disease. 

Rural youth stress

By Aly Kloeckner, Extension educator

Addressing cumulative rural and farm stress cannot ignore young people who are more aware of and impacted by the family stress that we sometimes imagine.

Creating space for dialogue on difficult and important topics with youth

By Karyn Santl, MaryAnn Anderson and Dianna Kennedy, Extension educators

How to have open conversations about tough topics.

Helping youth to cope with cancellations and loss

By Kathryn Sharpe and Karyn Santl, Extension educators

Losses can cause significant disappointment -- even feelings of grief.

Talking to youth about violence

By  Jennifer Skuza, associate dean and Minnesota 4-H state director

We can help youth feel safe by establishing a sense of normalcy and security and talking with them about their fears.

Talking to young people about suicide

By Cari Michaels and Kate Walker, Extension educators

Practical tips and conversation starters for parents, educators and other caring adults when talking with youth about suicide.

Building Brains: ACEs, Resiliency and Brain Architecture

This training will introduce participants to the concepts of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and resiliency, as well as provide participants with a better understanding of why positive youth development programs are essential for the building of strong youth and communities.