Our mentees may not have the confidence to initiate sharing about themselves, but when given a prompt, they are more able to identify and share their feelings, opening up about their day.  This idea can be a wonderful ritual to initiate with your mentee, beginning your meeting time each week with a check in!

Ask your mentee to share about his/her day by using one of the following prompts.  

Tell me about your…..

• sun/cloud,
• rose/thorn,
• thumbs up/thumbs down,
• cookie/brussel sprout.