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About Jeremy Astesano

Jeremy is a recent graduate from Haverford College with a B.A. in psychology, joining the Chronicle as an Associate Editor. A native of Cambridge, MA, he is passionate about understanding people and promoting positive social change in the world. He is also the lab manger for the Rhodes Lab and assistant director in the Center for Evidence Based Mentoring.

Entries by Jeremy Astesano

Helping children and families cope with the COVID-19 pandemic

May 22, 2020 /0 Comments/in Mentoring in the News /by Jeremy Astesano

This post is another edition to our effort to disseminate as much material as possible about the COVID-19 pandemic and how we can support young people and families in this very difficult time. Annette M. La Greca, Ph.D. and colleagues have put together a guide for both children and caring adults in their lives, be […]

Why teens may never be the same after the pandemic

May 11, 2020 /0 Comments/in Practice /by Jeremy Astesano

By Scottie Andrew, There will be no graduation for the Class of 2020 — at least not one that would’ve forced seniors to wake up early and file into an auditorium with their peers, dressed in flimsy gowns and caps they’ve been told they can’t throw. Prom is canceled, too — so the budget that […]

The kids aren’t all right

May 11, 2020 /0 Comments/in Practice /by Jeremy Astesano

Bryan Walsh, Axios Experts fear children will be suffering from the psychological effects of the pandemic for decades — even down to the level of their genes. Why it matters: Children are not exempt from the stress associated with the pandemic and its accompanying economic shock, and we could be reckoning with the scars of the experience for […]

European Center for Evidence-Based Mentoring will host #KeepMentoring webinar

May 4, 2020 /0 Comments/in Webinars, Podcasts and Forums /by Jeremy Astesano

Description: Let’s get together in an opportunity to learn and share! Get ready to be inspired by professionals that are exploring new ways to connect and reinforce mentoring relationships in times of social distancing. Julie Gehring (University of Connecticut, U.S.), Laura Cardús (AFEV, Spain), Gysbert Bergsma (Stichting VerbindMij, The Netherlands) and Eva Fernández (Fundación Èxit, […]

[Webinar] Series Announcment: Living and Learning Empathy in Covid-19

April 29, 2020 /0 Comments/in Webinars, Podcasts and Forums /by Jeremy Astesano

The Institute for Lifecourse and Society (NUI Galway) and The Global Network of UNESCO Chairs for Children, Youth, and Communities, in collaboration with Penn State University, are hosting live conversations starting this Thursday, April 30th, at 6pm (GMT) in the first of this Living and Learning Empathy in Covid-19 webinar series. Below, you can find […]

COVID-19 resources from the Chronicle

April 20, 2020 /0 Comments/in Practice /by Jeremy Astesano

Keeping pace with the coronavirus has proved to be a difficult task, and one that we’ve covered in a mentoring context repeatedly. In order to help in whatever way possible, we hope that this collection of resources that we’ve posted along with others make a difference in your life. If you’d like to suggest a […]

Coping with fear and sadness during a pandemic

April 13, 2020 /0 Comments/in Mentoring in the News /by Jeremy Astesano

As we’ve discussed repeatedly, the effects of the coronavirus seem to know no bounds, infiltrating every part of daily life. While the practical ramifications range from the loss of jobs, to the need for social distancing, travel limitations, and much more, the implications for the mental health of you and your loved ones are also substantial. […]

[Webinar] We see you: Mentoring Boys & Young Men of Color through a racial equity lens

April 3, 2020 /0 Comments/in Webinars, Podcasts and Forums /by Jeremy Astesano

Date: Thu, Apr 16, 2020 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM EDT Description: The challenges facing Boys & Young Men of Color (BYMOC), though well-documented and heavily researched, continue to persist in communities across the United States. While bright spots exist through the work of organizations such as the 100 Black Men of America, the Campaign for […]

How to keep mentoring activities going

April 2, 2020 /0 Comments/in Practice /by Jeremy Astesano

The European Center for Evidence Based Mentoring, a partner organization of the North American CEBM, has published a summary of points that came from a recent expert discussion of mentoring in light of the coronavirus. How to keep mentoring activities going On the 20th of March 2020, an online workshop took place for members of […]

The Science of Older and Wiser

April 1, 2020 /0 Comments/in Mentoring in the News /by Jeremy Astesano

By Phyllis Korkki, New York Times Since ancient times, the elusive concept of wisdom has figured prominently in philosophical and religious texts. The question remains compelling: What is wisdom, and how does it play out in individual lives? Most psychologists agree that if you define wisdom as maintaining positive well-being and kindness in the face of […]

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