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10 Feb

Excellence in Mentoring

The Holidays and Practicing GratitudeNavigating the holidays in a mentoring relationship can be tricky. As Seedling mentors, we are sensitive to the fact that some households may not celebrate holidays we hold dear. This reality might be due to religious practice, financial distress or family

02 Feb

It Matters: Building Representation in Mentoring Relationships

Connie HoweNo Opinions

On January 20, 2021, Kamala Harris was sworn in as Vice President, becoming the first woman, the first Black American, and the first South Asian American to hold the office. The importance of the moment was not lost – across social media, posts celebrating this

02 Feb

Processing Racism-Related Trauma through Creative Expression

Connie HoweNo Opinions

In the last few years, our country has begun confronting racism and racial injustice on a scale that we haven’t seen since the Civil Rights Movement of the late 1960s. Understanding the history, scope, and implications of systemic racism is a complicated undertaking for all

02 Feb

Ready, Set, Goals!

Connie HoweNo Opinions

It is heartwarming to finally reconnect with our mentees this school year. The feeling that bubbles up when we see their name appear in the waiting room is nothing short of delightful. Seeing their face and hearing how they are doing feels like a long

07 Jan

Talking About Current Events

Connie Howe

We’ve all been shaken by the acts of violence that took place this week in Washington D.C. and at several state capitals across the nation. The violent actions have left a significant impact on us as a nation and as individuals and may lead to

06 Jan

Fighting Racism Through Mindfulness

Connie Howe

Jill Suttie of Greater Good Magazine, interviews Law Professor Rhonda Magee on how mindfulness-based awareness and compassion is key to racial justice work. For more than two decades Professor Rhonda Magee has worked to address issues of race, racism, and identity-based conflict while teaching law

06 Jan

The Virtual Mentoring Platform

Connie Howe

In the December Mentor Training, we demonstrated the functions and features of the virtual mentoring platform. We also gave tips on how to overcome common technology obstacles. An encore presentation is scheduled for January 22nd (watch your inbox for the invitation) for anyone who missed

05 Jan

Reconnections

Connie Howe

Your Impact on your mentee is bigger than you think! They still giggle when they think of that funny thing you said, still smile when they think of the compliment you gave them. Your impact has made them think twice, your support has made

02 Dec

Somatic Experiencing and Mentoring

Connie Howe

“The super-power of human kind is our capacity to connect; it is regulating, rewarding, and the major route by which we can teach, coach, parent, heal, mentor and learn.” Dr. Bruce Perry At Seedling we often refer to our mentors as having “super powers.” You

01 Dec

The Holidays and Practicing Gratitude

Connie Howe

Navigating the holidays in a mentoring relationship can be tricky. As Seedling mentors, we are sensitive to the fact that some households may not celebrate holidays we hold dear. This reality might be due to religious practice, financial distress or family strife. The safest and

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Excellence in Mentoring

It Matters: Building Representation in Mentoring Relationships

Processing Racism-Related Trauma through Creative Expression

Ready, Set, Goals!

Talking About Current Events

Fighting Racism Through Mindfulness

The Virtual Mentoring Platform

Reconnections

Somatic Experiencing and Mentoring

The Holidays and Practicing Gratitude

Press Release 2.2.2021 Austin’s Fab Five 2021

End of Year Campaign 2020 Michael’s Story

Virtual Mentoring Activity Ideas

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