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Teachers, Counselors, Social Workers – and the Defense Mechanisms We Use

Teachers, Counselors, Social Workers – and the Defense Mechanisms We Use Introduction Working with youth isn’t always easy. As children begin to test their boundaries, challenging our authority and expanding their understanding of themselves, they can absolutely push us to our limits. This can lead to stress, anger, depression, and disengagement in educators. By letting our emotions get …

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Ask A Trainer: WhyTry Corrections and Implementation in Justice System Settings

Ask A Trainer: WhyTry Corrections and Implementation in Justice System Settings Introduction – Story from a Trainer I was first introduced to the WhyTry program in 2002.  At that time I had been a Juvenile Probation Officer for 14 years.  When I saw the visual metaphors used and key concepts emphasized in WhyTry, I knew immediately that …

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