Becoming a Better Mentor: Strategies to Be There for Young People

Honoring Youth Voice and Building Power

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. For more information about MENTOR or to become a mentor as well as access to links referenced in this chapter, visit us at mentoring.org. Follow us on social media at Twitter: @MENTORnational Facebook: @MENTORnational LinkedIn:@MENTOR Instagram: @mentornmp

Working With Others In the Mentoring Relationship System

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. For more information about MENTOR or to become a mentor as well as access to links referenced in this chapter, visit us at mentoring.org. Follow us on social media at Twitter: @MENTORnational Facebook: @MENTORnational LinkedIn:@MENTOR Instagram: @mentornmp

Facilitating Group Interactions

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. For more information about MENTOR or to become a mentor as well as access to links referenced in this chapter, visit us at mentoring.org. Follow us on social media at Twitter: @MENTORnational Facebook: @MENTORnational LinkedIn:@MENTOR Instagram: @mentornmp

Understanding Effective Online Communication

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. For more information about MENTOR or to become a mentor as well as access to links referenced in this chapter, visit us at mentoring.org. Follow us on social media at  Twitter: @MENTORnational Facebook: @MENTORnational LinkedIn:@MENTOR Instagram: @mentornmp

Attunement in Mentoring Relationships

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. For more information about MENTOR or to become a mentor as well as access to links referenced in this chapter, visit us at mentoring.org. Follow us on social media at Twitter: @MENTORnational Facebook: @MENTORnational LinkedIn:@MENTOR Instagram: @mentornmp