by Jason Matthews | Nov 23, 2020 | Mentoring
This week, we’ll take a closer look at the third need…BEING PRESENT. We cannot ever underestimate the power of presence in a young person’s life. For a variety of reasons, students today often feel alone (and are left alone). Even with the rise of...
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 Nancy McHarness | Oct 12, 2020 | Mentoring, News
adapted from: Love and Logic Magic for Lasting Relationships Students Don’t Need: someone to solve their problems for them anyone enabling(reinforcing) their weaknesses “Having mother nurse our wounds and beat up our bullies was fine when we were five,...
