The sub-domains of relationships in the CYC field are caring, engagement, use of activities, teamwork, and professional relationships.
Caring involves truly having compassion and empathy to further the client’s emotional growth and development, and to build a better relationship with the CYCP, and others in their life (Stuart, 2009).
Engagement means being thoroughly involved with the clients or families you encounter and keeping steady communication and relationships with them. This also includes engagement with everyone you may encounter in the field and using empathy to understand others’ perspectives (Stuart, 2009).
The use of activities in Child and Youth Care is a very important learning tool for the children/youth that helps them develop different skills, such as social skills and independence. CYCP’s will use activities or situations in the daily life of the child/youth and find creative ways to incorporate these new skills or lessons (Stuart, 2009).
The practice of CYC would almost be impossible without teamwork. Teamwork between the families, co-workers, and other professionals you encounter every day is crucial in order to keep the already developed relationships you have and engage in proper communication (Stuart, 2009).
Professional relationships involve the CYCP’s understanding that on a day to day basis, they will encounter other services and working professionals. Developing relationships within these professions and with other professionals will help to develop a CYCP’s place in the community and workplace (Stuart, 2009).
References
Stuart, C. (2009). Foundations of Child and Youth Care: Second Edition. Dubuque, Iowa: Kendall Hunt Publishing Company.
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Competency of Engagement Proven:
Engagement is very important to be successful in education, and in a future career. Without proper engagement, you may run into many challenges such as not voicing your opinion, not speaking up, or not learning through discussion.
Engagement with a client and their family is necessary in order to provide the best possible interventions in the client’s life.
In my program, I generally do very well with engaging in class discussions and peer relationships.
Here is a grade I received for my engagement in my Intro to Child and Youth Care course, which was consistent for the entirety of semester one. 
Competency of Teamwork Proven:
Effective teamwork in any professional setting is important to develop team-building skills, a good rapport with other professionals, and the best possible outcome of any activity or project.
While working with a team, it is necessary to understand each individual’s role of contribution, as well as keeping communication frequent and clear, in order to be successful.
For my second semester course, Professional Practice I, my team and I created an effective Public Service Announcement that highlighted the importance of using positive speech towards children/youth.
We communicated often and worked well together as a team, which resulted in a 90% on the assignment.
Clicking the link below will direct you to the PSA.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1iRIt3E9iV1MLQN7iVE1_TOSIcCQYvWDK
Competency of Professional Relationships Proven:
Professional relationships are important to be successful in, in order to excel in the workforce.
A professional relationship should always include boundaries and supervision and constant communication of needs and roles. Without these things, the professional relationship will either prove to be inappropriate or unsuccessful.
Throughout my life, I have always maintained professional relationships when working at a job, attending school, or attending professional workshops.
In 2018, I attended a seven-week workshop at the Candian Mental Health Association, which taught coping methods and strategies on how to alleviate anxiety and stress.
I developed a good rapport with the counsellors hosting it, and I desperately wanted to become friends with them. I knew, however, this would not be professional and I made sure to set boundaries for myself.
I completed the workshop and received a certificate for my accomplishments. I was very proud of myself for setting boundaries and maintaining the professional relationship throughout the duration of the worshop, and of course still do to this day.
