What happens in relationships that makes them so important to young people’s growth and learning?
Search Institute research has identified five key elements of a relationship that, like the roots of a tree, are the source of nourishment, stability, and resilience for young people. Ongoing Search Institute studies show that when young people experience relationships characterized by the five elements of Search Institute’s Developmental Relationships Framework, their social-emotional skills are stronger, their academic outcomes are better, and their risk behaviors are lower.

In this session, participants will:

• Recognize the role that developmental relationships have played in their own lives and make a personal connection and commitment to building developmental relationships
• Understand the elements of developmental relationships that have emerged through Search Institute’s ongoing applied research
• Identify and develop opportunities to build upon their relational strengths and to address their areas for growth

Please note: this session is $99 and is not included in the 3-day registration fee. Registrants must sign up in advance to attend.