The Action Factory Podcast

#142 Youth Work Wellness: Self-Care Strategies for Professionals

Welcome to another Action Factory Podcast with me, Michael Dawson.
Before we begin this episode, here's a quick reminder: Don't miss my 30-minute webinar 'The BIG 4 in Youth Work.' You'll also get two powerful tools and my popular 'Brief Therapy Toolkit' eBook—already a hit with nearly 40,000 youth workers. Click below to subscribe and watch!"
 WATCH THE FREE WEBINAR
 
Now, let's get started...
Youth Work Wellness: Self-Care Strategies for Professionals, delves into the heart of self-care, exploring not just the 'what' and 'how,' but the pivotal 'why' behind nurturing our own well-being in the demanding field of youth work.
Let's transform it from a buzzword into a concrete foundation upon which the resilience and effectiveness of youth professionals can be built and sustained.
Emotional fatigue, burnout, and the often overlooked vicarious trauma. We shine a light on the personal stories of resilience and recovery.
I'll talk about simple and actionable strategies and innovative approaches that integrate self-care into the very fabric of your daily routines, making well-being achievable for even the busiest professionals. From mindfulness techniques tailored for the youth work setting to creating a self-care plan that's as unique as your personal and professional journey, this episode is packed with practical insights.
We explore how organizations can foster a culture of wellness, supporting not just the youth they serve, but also the professionals who dedicate their lives to this vital work. The power of peer support, the importance of setting healthy boundaries, and strategies for advocating for a work environment that prioritizes mental health and wellness.
Tune in to transform your approach to self-care, elevate your professional practice, and rediscover the joy and passion that drew you to youth work. Because taking care of yourself isn't just an act of self-love—it's a professional necessity.
Visit the website to join our community at www.theactionfactory.com , share ideas and strategies and access lots of free training.
 
 

#140 P10 Free NLP Course -The Power and Potential of NLP in Youth Care.

Welcome to another Action Factory Podcast with me, Michael Dawson.
Before we begin this episode, here's a quick reminder: Don't miss my 30-minute webinar 'The BIG 4 in Youth Work.' You'll also get two powerful tools and my popular 'Brief Therapy Toolkit' eBook—already a hit with nearly 40,000 youth workers. Click below to subscribe and watch!"
 WATCH THE FREE WEBINAR
 
Now, let's get started...
I'm Michael Dawson from 'The Action Factory,' and I'd like to welcome you to the final session of my free audio course, 'NLP in Residential Youth Work.'
In today's episode, we'll be summarizing some of the key points from the past ten weeks. Our journey began with the question: Can NLP be effective in residential youth work?
I believe the answer is a resounding yes!
Over the last nine weeks, we have successfully simplified some of the most intricate NLP concepts into understandable components. While our goal wasn't to create NLP masters, I'm confident we've successfully adapted many of these strategies for use in residential youth work.
A big thank you to everyone who has followed this journey, and please do share how you get on with these new strategies.
Remember to subscribe to the Action Faction Podcast for more enlightening content. Your support and feedback are crucial in helping us reach and support more individuals in the field of youth work.
NLP is just one aspect of my specialized training course, "The Solutions Toolkit." This innovative framework is tailored for residential youth workers like you. Don't forget to check out the free team version available on our website.
As always I invite you to get this weeks. DIGITAL DOWNLOAD  (No email required)
Visit the website to join our community at www.theactionfactory.com , share ideas and strategies and access lots of free training.
 

#139 P9 Free NLP Course. Substance abuse the NLP Connection.

Welcome to another Action Factory Podcast with me, Michael Dawson.
Before we begin this episode, here's a quick reminder: Don't miss my 30-minute webinar 'The BIG 4 in Youth Work.' You'll also get two powerful tools and my popular 'Brief Therapy Toolkit' eBook—already a hit with nearly 40,000 youth workers. Click below to subscribe and watch!"
 WATCH THE FREE WEBINAR
 
Now, let's get started...
I’m Michael Dawson from The Action Factory and once again I welcome you to another session on my free audio course. NLP in residential youth work.My aim with this series is to provide commutable sized lessons that can be listened to on the bus and practiced at work. This episode is filled with insights and tools essential for youth workers confronting a critical challenge in our field: substance abuse. As youth workers, we find ourselves being the support and guidance to those grappling with substance-related challenges.
In our discussion today, we focus on the transformative power of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) and its role in breaking the cycle of substance abuse. We'll explore how incorporating NLP strategies into your work can provide a unique and effective approach to addressing drug-related problems among youth. This episode not only offers practical NLP techniques but also shares personal experiences and insights into the various factors that may lead young individuals towards substance use.
NLP is just one of the disciplines that feature in my specialised training course, "The Solutions Toolkit," It’s an innovative framework custom-built for residential youth workers like you. Remember to check out the free team version on the website.
As always I invite you to get this weeks DIGITAL DOWNLOAD (No email required)
Visit the website to join our community at www.theactionfactory.com , share ideas and strategies and access lots of free training.
 
 

#138 - P8 Free NLP Course. From Negative to Positive Peer Pressure in Youth Work.

Welcome to another Action Factory Podcast with me, Michael Dawson.
Before we begin this episode, here's a quick reminder: Don't miss my 30-minute webinar 'The BIG 4 in Youth Work.' You'll also get two powerful tools and my popular 'Brief Therapy Toolkit' eBook—already a hit with nearly 40,000 youth workers. Click below to subscribe and watch!"
 WATCH THE FREE WEBINAR
 
Now, let's get started...
Welcome to our complimentary audio training, "NLP in Residential Youth Work," accessible through this podcast. Each episode is designed to be delivered in commutable chunks, offering practical insights that can be immediately applied in your professional setting.
I’m Michael Dawson from the Action Factory, and in this episode, we delve into the intricate dynamics of peer pressure in residential youth settings and its impact on youth behavior. Drawing upon the profound insights from the book "Connected" by James Fowler and Nicholas Christakis, along with a pivotal study by Solomon Asch, we aim to offer a comprehensive understanding of this phenomenon.
We’ll discuss strategies that can be seamlessly woven into the daily practices of residential youth establishments to cultivate a nurturing and supportive environment.
In today's podcast:
1. A deeper insight into the mechanics of peer pressure in residential youth environments, and strategies to steer them towards beneficial outcomes.
2. An overview of the Solutions Toolkit and guidance on customizing NLP techniques for your specific work environment.
3. An exploration of positive reinforcement techniques, the importance of fostering positive identities, and the critical role of comprehensive staff training.
4. Innovative approaches to reframe the narrative around negative peer pressure, guiding it towards more constructive paths.
This episode is designed to equip you with actionable knowledge and tools that can be directly applied to enhance your professional practice in residential youth work. 
Prepare to engage with the dynamic world of peer pressure and learn how to leverage it for positive transformation.
NLP is just one of the disciplines that feature in my specialised training course, "The Solutions Toolkit." It’s an innovative framework custom-built for residential youth workers like you. Remember to check out the free team version on the website.
As always I invite you to get this weeks  Digital Download  (No email required)
Visit the website to join our community at www.theactionfactory.com , share ideas and strategies and access lots of free training.
 

# 141 Bonus Episode - The Curious Inquisitor in Change Therapy.

Welcome to another Action Factory Podcast with me, Michael Dawson.
Before we begin this episode, here's a quick reminder: Don't miss my 30-minute webinar 'The BIG 4 in Youth Work.' You'll also get two powerful tools and my popular 'Brief Therapy Toolkit' eBook—already a hit with nearly 40,000 youth workers. Click below to subscribe and watch!"
 WATCH THE FREE WEBINAR
 
If you're looking for the free NLP in residential youth work course, it will be back after the Christmas break, but in the meantime, I want to talk about a concept called the 'Curious Inquisitor.'
In this session, we will discuss a concept from the Solutions Toolkit training course called the 'Curious Inquisitor.' I place this concept at the center of everything we do in residential youth work training. As you know, the course adopts and adapts from the very best change therapy strategies ever created. One of those is, of course, Neurolinguistic Programming.
A central concept of NLP is
'The map is not the territory.' 
My interpretation of this idea shows that each of us keeps our own map of the world around us; in doing so, we do not navigate the real obstacles or advantages but only the ones we see, the ones on our map. 
This is why we often struggle to solve a problem for someone else when the solution seems glaringly obvious to us. 
So how can we get around this in residential youth work?
I love the idea of being the 'Curious Inquisitor.' That is, to be curious about how our clients see the world. Instead of trying to steer their bus, we might simply ask them about preferred directions we could take. This way, we ensure that we stay within their map and in doing so, find solutions that fit into their world. Anything that doesn't fit into their perception will ultimately be rejected or sabotaged.
Staying Curious and resisting the temptation to offer solutions of your own is a tough ask. The attached audio is from my full team training course for residential youth workers called 'The Solutions Toolkit.' There's a free version here.