by BTO | Nov 23, 2020 | Mentoring
“Even the Helpers Need Helping: Self-Care for Mentors” featuring guest speaker, Lindsay Anderson, Mental Health Counselor, Nooksack Valley Elementary Schools Why adult mindfulness and self-care are vital for us as we mentor youth How to notice the signs that we may be...
by BTO | Nov 9, 2020 | Mentoring
In this month’s Mentoring Minute, we’re focusing on one need that we all have in common… HOPE. As mentors, we have the opportunity to bring HOPE to students when we meet with them face to face. In one hour, we can bring HOPE to them when we remember...
by BTO | Oct 26, 2020 | Mentoring
Sometimes we just need a good story: “When I am having a hard time or a really stressful time, I get to go to my mentor and forget about all my problems, or even talk it through with them. Most of the time we play games or exchange surprise treats for each other. It...
by BTO | Oct 19, 2020 | Mentoring
“Everyone should have a chance to talk to someone without feeling judged.” ~ Student “I can express myself because I know he cares.” ~ Student “It’s nice to have someone to talk to who isn’t biased. He doesn’t have an ulterior motive. He’s...
by BTO | Oct 10, 2020 | Lynden, Mentoring
On September 18th about half of the LC High School students were introduced to the idea of having a BTO mentor. 45 of the students asked for more info 40 indicated interest in having a mentor 20 students were highly interested Most of those who are interested are...
