Research shows that the executive skills needed to manage the tasks of young adulthood emerge only in the context of safe relationships and nurturance. These are the two elements that must be addressed in relationships between young people and providers. The YES! Model includes a process that utilizes activities drawn from the \u201cDirect Services Core Competencies\u201d identified at the Pathways Research and Training Center<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This process has three components \u201cEngaging, Equipping and Empowering young people\u201d and is frequently referred to simply as \u201cthe three Es.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n The surface simplicity of this process provides transparency regarding the roles of both young people and providers using this process. This is especially important since young people are generally skeptical that mental health services can benefit them. In this model, there is ongoing negotiation in which young people identify the goals they want to address and together staff and young people create a consensus on how to proceed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Below is an introduction to the Engage, Equip, and Empower Process with examples of how each \u201cE\u201d contributes to positive experiences for young people. For more information on how to implement the three Es process in CCS, see Integrating YES! into Existing CCS Service Models<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Engage<\/strong> refers to practices and activities that motivate and support young people as they face life challenges. This focus is especially strong as young people enter the treatment process and continues as needed. YES! strives to work transparently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blogs.uww.edu\/yesproject\/files\/2021\/04\/3Es-Web-diagram5-copy-1024x695.jpg\")
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nWays to get us engaged and keep us interested.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n