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About Megyn Jasman

Megyn Jasman is the Assistant Director and Research Coordinator of the Center for Evidence-Based Mentoring at the University of Massachusetts Boston, investigating how the mentoring field can be revolutionized to best support today‘s youth. In the Spring of 2021, Megyn graduated with her Bachelors in Psychological Science from Central Connecticut State University as the Valedictorian in her department. She is furthering her education by working towards a Master’s degree with a specialization in Community Psychology to understand how community-based programs can help prevent the development of adverse mental health conditions, as well as bridge gaps in mental health care. Megyn started as the Lab Manager of the Rhodes Lab working with Dr. Jean Rhodes in the Summer of 2021 and has continued in this role through the Center for Evidence-Based Mentoring and the Chronicle of Evidence-Based Mentoring.

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Free Webinar: Culturally Responsive Student Mentoring

October 2, 2024/in News & Events, Webinars/by Megyn Jasman

Effective Student Mentoring Webinar Series Culturally Responsive Student Mentoring Janelle S. Peifer, PhD, Licensed Psychologist Assistant Professor of Psychology, University of Richmond Owner, Center for Inclusive Therapy and Wellness and Fleurish Psychotherapy This interactive webinar will focus on culturally responsive techniques for mentoring college students. In this 45 minute webinar, we will blend research on […]

New Live Course: Mentoring for Youth Mental Health

September 12, 2024/in News & Events, Webinars/by Megyn Jasman

New Live Course: Mentoring for Youth Mental Health It is becoming increasingly common for youth referred to mentoring programs to be struggling with a wide variety of mental health concerns, such as depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress, aggression, or attention difficulties. This course covers evidence-based techniques that can be infused into mentoring practices to more effectively […]

Does youth mentoring have a ripple effect on family functioning and well-being? Dr. Gizem Erdem shares new findings

July 9, 2024/in Matching, Mentoring Practice/by Megyn Jasman

The Chronicle is delighted to highlight an exciting new study led by Dr. Gizem Erdem. PhD, I-LMFT, Associate Professor of Psychology, Koç University in Turkey Megyn Jasman interviewed Dr. Erdem to learn more about the key points of the study, which showed that mentoring programs benefit parents as well as children. Q: The study identifies a […]

Conversations with Youth: Youth Townhall Series

June 26, 2024/in Improving Outcomes, Increasing Engagement, News & Events/by Megyn Jasman

Join MENTOR for this 3-part webinar series, in which you will hear directly from mentees and young people as they discuss their experiences, insights, and visions related to mentoring alongside pressing contemporary issues. Date/time: April 18, August 15, and December 19. 3:30 – 5:00 PM EST Click here to register.

Professor Rhodes Receives Distinguished Contribution Award

June 26, 2024/in Improving Outcomes, Increasing Engagement, Uncategorized/by Megyn Jasman

06/17/2024 | Danielle Bilotta | Press Release Reprinted from the University of Massachusetts Boston Jean Rhodes, UMass Boston’s Frank L. Boyden Professor of Psychology, has received a 2024 Award for Distinguished Contribution to Theory and Research in Community Psychology from the Society for Community Research and Action (SCRA). This annual award recognizes individuals whose careers […]

Why my daytime job might put my nighttime job out of business!

June 20, 2024/in Improving Outcomes, Supportive Accountability/by Megyn Jasman

by Dr. Alexandra Werntz, Ph.D., Associate Director, Center for Evidence-Based Mentoring When I talk to people about what I do, I say that my daytime job (with the Center for Evidence-Based Mentoring and MentorPRO) is focused on putting my nighttime job (therapist in private practice) out of business. As a licensed clinical psychologist and therapist […]

Why leaders who are mentored outperform those who aren’t

June 11, 2024/in Mentoring in the News, Mentoring Practice/by Megyn Jasman

by Ron Carucci, Reprinted from Forbes Mentoring matters. This may not seem particularly groundbreaking in and of itself, yet it is still a factor that is all too commonly overlooked by entrepreneurs and other business leaders, particularly those in senior positions. However, as Dr. Ruth Gotian and Andy Lopata argue in Mentoring: A Complete Guide to […]

New meta-analysis explores the association between teacher support and school engagement.

June 3, 2024/in Improving Outcomes, Increasing Engagement, Natural Mentoring, Teachers/by Megyn Jasman

Vargas-Madriz, L. F., Konishi, C., & Wong, T. K. (2024). A meta-analysis of the association between teacher support and school engagement. Social Development. https://doi.org/10.1111/sode.12745 Introduction School engagement, a multifaceted concept involving behavioral, emotional, and cognitive dimensions, is crucial for students’ academic success and overall well-being. Previous research highlights the role of family, peer, and teacher […]

Axios Event: U.S. Surgeon General says youths are in decade-long mental health crisis

June 3, 2024/in Improving Outcomes, Increasing Engagement, Targeted Mentoring, Uncategorized/by Megyn Jasman

By Emily Hamilton. Reprinted from Axios. WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy called today’s youth mental health crisis the “defining public health issue of our time” as more young people battle mental health challenges and increased rates of depression, anxiety and loneliness. Why it matters: Feelings of loneliness and social isolation among young people […]

The Science of Engaging Youth Lived Experience in Health Research, Practice, and Policy

May 23, 2024/in Improving Outcomes, Increasing Engagement, Mentoring Practice, Training/by Megyn Jasman

The Science of Engaging Youth Lived Experience in Health Research, Practice, and Policy Proceedings of a Workshop—in Brief (2024) Reprinted from National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine There is a growing body of evidence demonstrating the value of incorporating youth voices in the development of research and programming aimed at supporting youth well-being. On […]

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