Becoming a Better Mentor: Strategies to Be There for Young People

Becoming a Better Mentor: Strategies to Be There for Young People

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  • Practicing Cultural Humility

    As a mentor, it is essential to engage in continuous self-reflection and to actively seek opportunities to learn about your mentee’s identity and cultural experiences.

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    21 min
  • Providing Emotional Support and Empathy

    Working to understand your mentee’s experiences from their point of view can improve their reception of your support and greaten your impact.

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    23 min
  • Introduction

    Learn about how to adopt a “mentoring mindset,” motivations for mentoring, how to take a youth-centered and strengths-based approach, basics of childhood and adolescent development, the importance of mentor commitment, and more!

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    36 min

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MENTOR’s Becoming a Better Mentor: Strategies to Be There for Young People is a free resource written by experts in the field to benefit any adult looking to support young people. Full of real-world…