Overview

Imagine a world where every young person can realize their full potential, equipped with the skills to thrive and navigate challenges with resilience. Picture a reality where they leverage their strengths, seize opportunities, and feel valued as they pursue their passion and purpose. To make this vision a reality, our youth need us. We are their crucial support system. While many are committed to helping young people, the available tools often remain theoretical. What's needed are practical, responsive strategies for real-world impact. Discover Youth by Beverlee Wenzel, former president and CEO of the acclaimed ROCK Center for Youth Development, provides exactly that. Her success in transforming the organization from a struggling teen center into a nationally recognized leader demonstrates the profound impact of practical support. This prescriptive nonfiction guide offers actionable solutions and inspiration for parents, educators, out-of-school time professionals, and anyone dedicated to making a positive impact on youth. If you truly want to make a difference, this book is for you. In a world where youth face unprecedented challenges, Discover Youth offers a powerful, practical, and deeply compassionate guide for adults committed to making a lasting difference. Whether you're an educator, coach, mentor, parent, or youth worker, this book equips you with over 50 evidence-based tools and strategies to foster resilience, confidence, and purpose in the young people you serve. Drawing from decades of frontline experience and the proven Discover You framework, Beverlee Wenzel weaves together real-life stories, research-backed insights, and actionable practices that empower adults to lead with hope, strength, and authenticity. Organized into three transformative sections - Hope. Strength. Resilience., Courage. Confidence. Connection., and Purpose. Motivation. Intention. - this guide is both a personal development journey and a practical resource. Endorsed by global leaders in education, mental health, and youth development, Discover Youth is more than a book. It is a movement. A blueprint for creating environments where young people can thrive. Whether you're navigating tough conversations, building youth programs, or simply seeking to be a more intentional influence, Discover Youth will inspire you to lead with empathy, act with purpose, and create lasting impact.

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""Discover Youth is an invaluable resource for anyone dedicated to supporting young people. Bev's genuine passion for empowering youth shines through, offering practical tools and profound insights that encourage growth, resilience, and authentic connection. These are the skills I wish I had as a ""lost"" teen and young adult, and the understanding I needed to support my own children as they navigated their teenage years. As Bev says, 'anyone with a desire and willingness can make a difference. It doesn't matter where you come from or how unlikely a candidate you seem to be for influencing youth.' This book is a gift to all who are committed to inspiring and equipping the next generation. Thank you for all that you do to make a difference in this world. -Leanne Camilleri, Owner, Reset To Thrive Australia ""I would have loved to have Discover Youth as a guide when I began working with young people! Beverlee Wenzel weaves compelling, relevant stories from her decades of work with young people, the wisdom of a veteran practitioner, and tested positive youth development principles into an accessible, ready-to-use tool for anyone who works with youth. It moves beyond cookie-cutter curricula to the kind of dynamic, relationship-centered, strength-based approach that meets each young person where they are and walks with them on their journeys to become their best selves."" -Ben Houltberg, PhD, LMFT, President and CEO, Search Institute ""Equip, Inspire, Impact is what this book aims to achieve, and it does this and much more. A must-have resource for anybody that has a hand in shaping our youth. You start reading for the tips and tricks, you read again for the amazing stories of courage, resilience, growth and hope that Bev has lovingly weaved through to illustrate the importance of genuine care for growing these assets in young people across the globe."" -Kylie McLerie, School Principal, Educational Consultant, Youth Advocate, Australia ""In an era where the potential of our youth is both a beacon of hope and a pressing challenge, Discover Youth emerges as an essential resource for adults dedicated to nurturing the next generation. This insightful guide, rooted in over two decades of experience in youth development, offers a powerful toolkit that empowers adults to cultivate resilience, growth mindset, and a sense of belonging in young people. The author's journey from leading The ROCK Center for Youth Development to creating the transformative Discover You(TM) program is a testament to the impact of dedicated mentorship. With over 50 practical tools and tactics, this book not only illuminates the 'how' behind youth development but also reinforces the profound belief that every young person deserves the opportunity to thrive, even amidst adversity. Whether you are a teacher, mentor, coach, or community leader, Discover Youth is a vital resource that invites you to reflect, engage, and take action. It inspires us to not only equip our youth with essential skills but to also cultivate our own personal growth in the process. I wholeheartedly endorse this book as a guide for anyone passionate about making a lasting impact on the lives of young people. Together, let us champion the potential within every youth, ensuring they have the tools to not only succeed but to navigate the challenges they will face with strength and resilience."" - Janice Kershaw, President & CEO, Brevard Schools Foundation

Author Information

Beverlee Wenzel is the former ROCK Center for Youth Development and Discover You(TM) President and CEO. Wenzel led the creation of Discover You(TM), a unique social and emotional learning and positive psychology solution providing programs to over 50,000 middle and high students in Mid-Michigan. Under her guidance, Discover You has trained and provided training to thousands of adults who serve youth around the world. Wenzel has 35 years of award-winning business and non-profit leadership experience. She provides keynote speeches, presentations, and workshops on the topics of positive psychology, social and emotional skills, fund development, and non-profit leadership that inspire and equip national audiences who serve youth. Wenzel is the author of Discover Youth: A Comprehensive Guide To Equipping And Inspiring Adults Who Impact Youth. She also co-created the Certificate in Creating Wellbeing and Certificate in Applied Positive Psychology, which is available worldwide. Additionally, Wenzel holds a public manager certification from Saginaw Valley State University, a fundraising manager certification from Lily Fundraising School, and is an applied positive psychology practitioner. In her spare time, she enjoys crafting, spending time with her family, being a grandmother, boating, beaches, and sunsets.

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