Becoming a Better Mentor: Strategies to Be There for Young People
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 advice and evidence-based strategies, it provides mentors with tangible strategies to “be there” for young people in their various life journeys and teaches them about the core skills, key principles, and critical practices of mentoring.
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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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By centering joyful experiences in mentoring relationships, mentors can form stronger, more meaningful connections with their mentees.
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Some of the most effective ways to encourage positive behavioral changes in a mentee are to ask questions, engage in active listening, and express empathy and understanding.
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Developing a strong self-awareness about your own emotional and physical state can make you better equipped to read the cues of your mentee and respond to their preferences and needs.
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When mentoring groups of young people, building a strong sense of belonging can help create a community where members want to participate and are excited to engage.
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Because many young people today are digital natives, engaging with your mentee in a virtual setting may make them feel more comfortable and willing to communicate.
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Adults interested in elevating youth voice must learn how to listen critically and be willing to take a step back and share power with young leaders.
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Youth power building is not about rendering adults useless – it’s about centering young people and positioning adults as supporters and resources rather than leaders.
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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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By helping their mentees strengthen existing relationships and form new connections, mentors can encourage the exploration of diverse pathways and improve their mentee’s access to new opportunities.
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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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Description: Making an effort to get to know the other adults in your mentee’s life can improve your understanding of and ability to communicate with your mentee.
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Intentionally supporting your mentee through the process of setting and pursuing goals is one important way you can guide them towards discovering new passions and a strong sense of purpose.
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