Third Thursdays Together

Join staff and volunteers working with military-connected youth in 4-H programming for our Third Thursday Together webinar series.  Each third Thursday at 2 p.m. EST we will offer a different session from trends and issues in positive youth development to curriculum from the authors.  Preregistration is required (and at no cost) to access the session in real time. Recordings are available the week following the session (or sooner) and linked below the session.

We are also looking for topics and presenters for future Third Thursday programs. Send a brief description of your presentation topic and a little about you (and your fellow presenters) to  4-hcyfarmp-pdta@ncsu.edu for consideration. All sessions should be appropriate for military-connected youth and focus on trends and topics in positive youth development or curriculum available for 4-H programming. 

Program Schedule

Your Thoughts Matter:
​Navigating Mental Health

September 21, 2023 2 p.m. EST
Amanda Raines & Jamie Dellifield, The Ohio State University
What is mental health, and how are many people affected by related issues like anxiety and depression?   Understanding and explaining this can be difficult for youth development professionals as they meet the needs of the youth in their programs. It is vital to the health of our young people to learn to answer these questions. Authors of the workbook, Your Thoughts Matter, Amanda and Jami will share strategies for using this curriculum in a variety of ways with youth. And address best practices to supporting military-connected youth and families as they navigate and understand mental health.

Registration

---

Astronomy - Out of This World

November 16, 2023
Kasey Bozeman, The University of Georgia
Are you ready for a session that is out of this world? Young people are obsessed with learning about space … it’s not just a (moon) phase! Astronomy is the branch of science which deals with celestial objects, space, and the physical universe as a whole. Georgia 4-H developed 2 publications and a series of lesson activities related to astronomy topics for upper elementary and middle school students. During this training, participants will learn about astronomy content and activities as it relates to science education. Topics include (1) the history of the universe and space study, (2) the relationship of Earth, sun, and moon, (3) our solar system, (4) moon phases, and (4) eclipses. Be a luna-tic and blast off as you learn more about these awesome resources!

Registration

Overcoming Your Inner: Addressing Imposter Syndrome 

October 19, 2023 2 p.m. EST
Dan Faill
Have you ever felt out of place, like you don’t belong? Maybe you’ve been elected to serve an organization and don’t feel like you’re qualified, or you're waiting for the other shoe to drop and people will find out you're a fraud. Turns out, you’re not alone. A study from the Journal of Behavioral Science found that 70% of people feel like an imposter at some point in their life. Let's dive into understanding that little annoying voice that tells us we're not good enough, or not ready enough, or just not enough in general, while giving mindset tips and tricks you can use for the rest of your life.

Registration

---

Balance is a Myth: Discovering Effective Time Management Techniques that Work for You

December 7, 2023 2:00 p.m. EST
​note this is the first Thursday
Dan Faill
Often when  we hear the phrase “work/life balance” but have zero clue how to actually achieve that unicorn status. That’s because it doesn’t exist. This program dives into the myth of balance while exploring different tips and tricks to hack your day and week to be more productive and live a more “balanced” life.

Registration

Recordings from Past Sessions

Enjoy past Third Thursday Together Sessions at your leisure. Recordings are provided from each session and include links to accompanying materials.

Recorded Sessions