The Power of Relationship Building

Building relationships with staff and young people are critical to creating a culture of courage, bravery and belonging. This Edutopia article outlines four ways to start building and nurturing authentic, strong relationships with students.

• Develop your “empathetic listening” skills

• Carve out time for small talk

• Be genuine, it’s OK to show vulnerability

• Track your efforts

 
“Just one relationship with a caregiver throughout a lifespan can actually change the brain’s development, heal trauma, and promote learning,” 
 
YOU can be that person.