Creative Ways to Use Tokens of Appreciation in Community Settings

Type:
  Video
Duration:
6 minutes
Presented by:
UCLA Child & Youth Behavioral Health Center of Excellence
Featuring:
Susana A. López, PhD
Series:
Ask the Expert: Engaging With Youth
Relevant categories:
Family Engagement
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Overview

Appreciation can be expressed without physical tokens in various creative ways. Verbal tokens of gratitude, text messages, and handwritten notes can all effectively communicate appreciation. Watch this video to learn more about offering multiple avenues for meaningful communication.

  Keywords: adolescent, communication, praise
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Added on 5/2/2024   ·   Last updated on 5/2/2024