Emotions & Behavior

01 Feb

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

04 May

Managing Stress

Connie Howe

For over a year now, we have been navigating extreme uncertainty. The hyper vigilance of staying safe, piloting constant change, and the effects of isolation and loneliness, have taken a toll. Fears and insecurity can create chronic stress which negatively impacts mental health. Stress levels

04 Mar

Transitions: Tips for Mentors

Connie Howe

In a normal school year, transitioning to a new school (such as Elementary to Middle or Middle to High school) can be daunting. COVID has only compounded anxiety about any changes, and that’s before considering things like returning to full classrooms. Many of our students

03 Mar

It’s Important

Connie Howe

Given the significant social, environmental, and political events of the past year, it may feel like it’s more important now than ever to spend time with your mentee simply talking about their feelings to process all of the changes we’re experiencing. We always encourage you

02 Feb

It Matters: Building Representation in Mentoring Relationships

Connie Howe

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 Howe

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

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

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

Tag: Emotions & Behavior

A Primer on Pronouns and Gender Identity

Managing Stress

Transitions: Tips for Mentors

It’s Important

It Matters: Building Representation in Mentoring Relationships

Processing Racism-Related Trauma through Creative Expression

Talking About Current Events

Fighting Racism Through Mindfulness

Somatic Experiencing and Mentoring

The Holidays and Practicing Gratitude

Press Release 2.17.2022 Study Confirms Mentoring Makes a Significant Difference in Youth Overcoming Pandemic-related Challenges

Press Release 11.10.2021 A Decade of Honoring Austin’s Heroes: Seedling Hosts 10th Annual Gala in Support of Children Who Have an Incarcerated Parent

Press Release 8.3.2021 Seedling Appoints Board President and Six Board Members

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Tag: Emotions & Behavior