As we begin a new school year, some mentors are looking forward to reconnecting after a long summer apart. Others are looking...
Beginning With The End In Mind
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category:Mentoring Essentials
Navigating Tough Conversations
Has your mentee ever asked you a question or brought up a topic you found difficult to discuss? How prepared are you to have...
How to Be An Ally – Training Recap
As mentors, we are often matched with mentees who have different lived experiences than our own. By using empathy and...
Let’s Grow Together
Human development is a lifelong process of physical, behavioral, cognitive, and emotional growth and change. As our mentee...
Seedling Nurturing
I have a super handy app on my iphone, a life saver for any novice who enjoys growing plants. It is my go-to if my beloved flora...
A Primer on Pronouns and Gender Identity
More youth are identifying as part of the LGBTQ+ community than ever before in American history. A recent study found that as...
Cultivating Patience
Lately, it seems like everything in the world is happening at once. It’s easy to get caught up in the rush of deadlines, news,...
Politics Anyone?
Presidential elections always come with a bit of apprehension, but this year’s upcoming election carries significantly more...
Talking With Your Mentee About Being Online
Mentoring provides you the unique opportunity to facilitate a conversation with your mentee about their online experiences. A...
What are We? Seeing your Mentoring Relationship as a Developmental One
Describe your relationship with your mentee. Would you say it’s fun? Positive? Rewarding? What about developmental? The Search...