Beyond the Bell with Wisconsin Out of School Time Alliance
Hello this is Beyond the Bell with WOSTA, Wisconsin’s hub for professional development for anyone working in out of school time programs and youth serving organizations. It's our mission to help you provide the highest quality care to children and their families. If you wish you had an extra tool going into programming to help guide behaviors in a productive way, wish you knew more about how to provide the whole family with support, or want to enhance your own wellbeing, then this is a home for you. We know what it’s like to feel as if there is never enough time or resources to meet everyone’s needs and we are here to support you through the challenges. Stay tuned as we have conversations with our guests to explore new ideas and strategies that you can use in your work right away.
Beyond the Bell with Wisconsin Out of School Time Alliance
Creating Safe Spaces: Trauma-Informed Youth Programming
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In this episode of Beyond the Bell, Emily James from the Boys & Girls Club of the Wausau Area explores trauma‑informed youth programming in Out‑of‑School Time settings. The conversation highlights how creating safe environments, building trust, and empowering youth through supportive relationships and routines helps foster resilience, emotional well‑being, and long‑term success.