Transcript of Explore what drives people away Understand how our human expectations are sometimes our biggest...
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- Explore what drives people away Understand how our human
expectations are sometimes our biggest obstacles Cultivating
sensitivity and understanding Learn new tools and learn from each
other how best to inform, educate and inspire others
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- Consistent contact Match closeness or connection Some shared
interests Social activity encourages closer relationships P
rescriptive vs. youth oriented approach Strong connections early
Sufficient mentor training Perceived lack of mentee motivation
Continuous agency support Poor relationship skills Unfulfilled
expectations
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- Turning on Your Skills & Tools To Use - Start with a
CONVERSATION! - Learn how to REFRAME & rename! - Growth &
Learning can be PARALELL PROCESS notice what you are holding
onto.
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- OOrientation Messages: What are you saying in your outreach?
SScreening out those whose expectations are too lofty or
unrealistic. DDeliver a training that helps lower expectations
while keeping them interested and excited to be involved in
something worthwhile. UUnderstand that every interaction can be a
good time to correct misconceptions and every interaction with a
mentor holds an opportunity to reframe challenges into
opportunities.
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- What are you feeling just before your meet? What happens when
you come face to face with your mentee? What does your mentee look
like? What do you do on your first visit with each other?
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- Bruce Beckwith, Director of Services (212) 953-0945
bbeckwith@mentoring.org