Indigenous Perspective: What is Emotional Labor & How to Decrease Its Impact for Caregivers & System Involved Youth

Nima Novak

Training Description

Emotional labor is harmful to system-involved youth and caregivers due to several reasons which can snowball into negative outcomes later in life. Emotional labor adds to their existing challenges, leading to mental and emotional strain. It disconnects them from their authentic selves, worsening their sense of identity and self-esteem. The lack of emotional support exacerbates the isolating and exhausting nature of emotional labor for these youth. Additionally, it hinders their healthy emotional development and coping skills, making it harder for them to navigate relationships and future life circumstances. In this training, participants will be guided through a sequence of learning discussions to explore and understand how to reduce emotional labor for caregivers and system involved youth. Learning activities will include: lecture with concrete steps, self-reflection, storytelling of real life examples and participant question time.

Learning Objectives

·         Participants will be able to identify & define emotional…