End of the Year F.A.Q.
The end of the school year is nigh, and you may be wondering, “what happens next?” One of the questions we get asked the most is if you will be reunited with the same mentee in the fall. The answer is yes, as long as
Healthy Closure Review
Mentoring relationships end at different times, for a variety of reasons. You may find out it is no longer possible to leave the office to mentor, or your mentee’s poor school attendance may make it difficult to meet consistently. Occasionally, without warning, your mentee withdraws
Closure Best Practices
April has arrived and that means the end of the school year is just around the corner. While it may sound surprising, this is the perfect time to think about your fall plans and start closure discussions with your mentee. The great news is that
Understanding Trauma
Emotional and psychological trauma is the result of extraordinarily stressful events that shatter one’s sense of security. As mentors, understanding the effects of trauma is important in becoming a positive advocate for your mentee. Emotionally traumatic events such as witnessing a parent’s arrest, being physically
How to Have Better Conversations
In her book, We Need to Talk, How to Have Conversations, author and public speaker, Celeste Headlee, promotes a list of basic rules for having a good conversation. These simple rules are ideal reminders for mentors who may be hoping for more connection with their
Let’s Talk About Bullying
Some experiences of youth are universal. One of the more difficult challenges that all kids encounter is to face or witness bullying. Bullying stems from a power imbalance and can come in a variety of behaviors that can manifest physically, psychologically or emotionally. It can
Press Release 2.17.2022 Study Confirms Mentoring Makes a Significant Difference in Youth Overcoming Pandemic-related Challenges
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Julie Barschow, Director of Development (512) 323-6371 (phone) julie@seedlingmentors.org Study Confirms Mentoring Makes a Significant Difference in Youth Overcoming Pandemic-related Challenges Austin, TX – February 17, 2022 – Seedling Foundation, a nonprofit organization providing school-based mentoring for children impacted by parental incarceration,
A Primer on Pronouns and Gender Identity
More youth are identifying as part of the LGBTQ+ community than ever before in American history. A recent study found that as many as 1 in 4 young people identify as “nonbinary”, meaning outside of male or female. Additionally, 1 in 5 young people identified
Mentor Support
Last month, Seedling Mentors had the opportunity to meet virtually with Mentor Directors and fellow mentors to share experiences, ask questions and offer support during Mentor Support Lunches. These meetings were offered on various dates in January and we were pleased that so many of
Strengthening our Mentoring Muscles
To keep in tiptop mentoring shape, why not set a goal for 2022 to strengthen your mentoring muscles and continue to be the best mentor you can be? By focusing on this goal, you are on the path to re-energize your mentoring intentions. To