Toolkits & resource lists

Rural stress & mental wellbeing
Recognize the signs of stress and build skills to support young people experiencing rural stress-related challenges

Find resources related to equity, diversity, and accessibililty including tip sheets from National 4-H on working with youth in poverty, LGBTQ+ youth, and others; guidance on working with youth with special needs; and more.

Social & emotional learning
Learn how to support youth to name and manage emotions, work well with others, and persist in when faced with challenges.

Empathy & feedback

Understand the difference between empathy and sympathy, and feedback versus advice 

Read faculty writing on the YD Insight blog. Visit the 

Contact

Becky Harrington, director of operations and systems, willi107@umn.edu, 612-624-7974