21st CENTURY COMPETENCES AND COACHING
21st Century – Coaching Europe’s Navigation Towards Understanding and Reactivating Youth
This handbook is the result of the Erasmus+ Key Action 2 Innovation in the field of youthwork “ 21st Century – Coaching Europe’s Navigation Towards Understanding and Reactivating Youth.”, supported by the the EU funded programme Erasmus+ Programme’s Czech National Agency, Dům zahraničních služeb and implemented by the Czech civil society organisation The Globe in partnership as lead partner, in consortium with the EduEra (SK), ResCogita (EE), Strauss APS (ITA), COOBRA (AT) and Praxis (HL) . This handbook was produced with the financial assistance of the European Commission. The contents of this publication are the sole responsibility of The Globe and its consortium partners, and does not necessarily reflect the views of the European Union.
This handbook was written for present and future youth workers and youth coaches as a compass to develop, or improve their competences, so that in turn they can help young people to look after their mental wellbeing to thrive and live happily in this complex 21st Century world .
Including the skills, knowledge, attitudes and values our youth workers need to develop to be supportive, and professional coaches. As this is the ground upon which our whole learning programme, and coaching practice is built and developed.
This manual is structured to provide a balanced combination of theory and practical tools, designed specifically for youth coaching in mental health and wellbeing field of interest. Each chapter begins with a foundational understanding of key concepts. Practical tools and strategies are introduced, allowing you to immediately apply the theory to real-world scenarios. This approach ensures that the knowledge you gain is deeply rooted in the practice of youth work, equipping you with the skills to effectively support the mental well-being of the youth you mentor.
In the “Self-Reflection Corner” section of this manual, which we included, we provide a series of introspective questions designed to help our readers integrate the book’s content with their everyday practices. These questions encourage people to reflect on how the concepts and strategies discussed apply to their own experiences and interactions with youth. By engaging with these prompts, you’ll gain deeper insights into your personal and professional growth. You can use this reflection to enhance your practice, fostering a more impactful and empathetic approach in your work.
Even if this manual place a strong emphasis on mental health, it is designed for a broader audience, recognizing that the skills and strategies discussed are valuable across various fields. Mental health is a critical component of overall well-being, and effective coaching in this area enhances a wide range of competences needed in 21st century. By focusing on mental health, we aim to equip you with tools that not only support individual well-being but also strengthen other essential competences which are crucial for holistic personal and professional development.
