PROGRAMS/WORKSHOPS

We have a wide range of workshops and activities that are interchangeable which speaks to TMP’s vital shift in perspective with working with youth — THE RECOGNITION THAT PROBLEM-FREE IS NOT FULLY PREPARED, AND THAT FULLY PREPARED IS NOT FULLY ENGAGED. But, in too many communities and for too many young people, prevention, preparation and engagement are still seen as competing options rather than complementary goals. And far too few young people have access to the services, supports and opportunities necessary to solve and prevent problems, develop fully and engage in community life.

In reality, all young people need a full array of basic services, consistent supports and challenging opportunities. All young people have problems in need of fixing, as well as the capacity to contribute and solve problems. In fact, research suggests that the best way to help young people solve problems is to engage them as problem solvers — high-risk youth are perhaps those most in need of opportunities to participate and take action. Emerging thinking helps young people address problems by engaging, and at the same time works to prevent problems by ensuring access to basic supports and opportunities