“Recently, a student had been going through some challenges and struggling in a number of ways, feeling overwhelmed by life and her classes. We wondered: could she afford to miss class time to meet with her mentor? The teacher’s response: “ She needs mentoring more than she needs my class! ” Mentors help meet social and emotional needs for our students.”
As mentors, we can’t underestimate the power of presence. Every week, we have the power to bring a little hope and encouragement to our students. For some of them, we may be the only adult that they can sit and talk with for an hour. And, that means that our time with them truly has the power to shape their lives both now and into the future. Here are a few ways you can be an empowering presence this month:
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Halfway there…when students come back from winter break, the school year is nearly half over. But, the end still feels so far away for many students. And, winter can be a difficult time for them to persevere…to keep on going and not quit. As a mentor, you can be the one to help keep them going and focused on the end. Here are a few ways you can do that this month:
Be Encouraged (mentoring works!) A refuge from problems– A mentee recently shared what she appreciates about her new mentor: “Spending … Read more
The “Be The One” approach:
Be Encouraged
A new young man comes in with a friend to request a mentor: He seems confident, articulate, a good looking kid who is involved in sports, seems to have friends, and is never in trouble at school. “What are you hoping for in a mentor?” He wants someone to talk to about all the stress he feels in his life, his passions, and stuff going on at home.
Students crave meaningful connection with adults.
Be Challenged
[ Building Hope ]
“Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement.
Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.” -Helen Keller
Building Trust One of the primary goals of mentoring students is building trust with them. Without their trust, your impact … Read more