Be Encouraged
Student barges into my office: “ I have a question. When is my mentor coming? I really miss her! I have some feelings I need to get out! ” Later that afternoon while meeting with her mentor, the hurt, anger, and confusion over parents who had recently separated poured out. Her mentor of two years was the safest person to trust with her deep feelings.
Doesn’t everybody need someone to talk to?
Be Challenged
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Building Empathy What is empathy? Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another person. Like trust, … Read more
Be Encouraged
Recently a mentor was instrumental in noticing that the student was not herself and voiced her concerns to BTO. School staff were able to take quick action to intervene. The mentor played a huge role in making sure this student did not slip through the cracks. While the student was in the hospital, the mentor was able to drop off something for the family to show her care, concern, and support.
Mentors take time to notice and see needs teachers and staff may miss.
Be Challenged
One of the primary goals of mentoring students is building trust with them. Without their trust, your impact in their lives will never reach it’s full potential. Building trust takes time. So, don’t be discouraged when you don’t see “results” right away. It’s important to go into a mentoring relationship with a long-term perspective. Here are three ways you can build trust with your student:
Building Hope “Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.” (Helen Keller) … Read more
Be Encouraged
A mentor came into my office with a question that many mentors have: ” AM I REALLY MAKING A DIFFERENCE? ” When this question is asked I often have the same answer,
” YES, YOU ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIFE OF THIS STUDENT! ”
Listening, providing undivided attention, encouragement, being an advocate, and a friend are all keys to a good foundation in the student/mentor relationship.
Be Encouraged
Earlier this week, I had the new Ferndale coordinator shadowing me when a student came in to meet his mentor. While waiting for his mentor to arrive, I asked if he would like to tell her anything about Be the One. He said:
Be Encouraged
Recently one of our coordinators spoke in the middle school health classes. He shared about the program and shared a Be the One video. The response was overwhelming. 21 students filled out a response card stating that they want a mentor.
Almost all of them stated that they were LONELY and needed SOMEONE TO LISTEN to them and believe in them.
Join us for upcoming Mentor Equipping Sessions. November 19/20 Monday, 6:30-8:00pm or Tuesday 8:30-10:00 am February 11/12 Monday, 6:30-8:00pm or … Read more
Mentors: We need caring adults willing to invest one hour a week as a mentor to build a relationship with one young person. Every mentor has the potential to impact a student’s life through high school graduation and beyond.