Finding Joy & Purpose with System-Involved Youth & Families in the Midst of Difficulty

Vickie Xiao Rong Chang, PhD

Training Description

In this time of cascading traumas, and perhaps heightened awareness of mortality, having a sense of purpose can be a powerful way to engage meaningfully with life. This training will offer research, meditation, and exercises to guide participants toward discovering their unique sense of purpose so that they can facilitate this process with system-involved youth and families. Related, developing a growth mindset, practicing self-compassion and gratitude, and cultivating joy can support us and system-involved youth in enhancing well-being on a daily basis. These strategies are useful for providers to grow resiliency, prevent vicarious trauma, and can be used within efforts to support system-involved youth.

Learning Objectives

· Participants will be able to identify three research studieswhich demonstrate how a sense of purpose and joy are connected to well-being.

· Participants will be able to identify three factors connected to sense of purpose which…