Webinars, Podcasts and Forums

[Webinar] Professional Development Workshop: Making the Most of Your Mentoring Relationship

Reprinted from the Association for Psychological Science  Date: Wednesday, December 6, 2023, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM ET (7:00 PM – 8:00 PM UTC) Description: What’s the best way to establish a productive mentoring relationship? Join this workshop to learn how to establish healthy mentoring relationships with crucial boundaries and outcomes from both mentee and […]

[Webinar] How to Be an Askable Adult

Date: Nov 16, 2023, 12:30 PM EST Have you ever wondered how you could become an “askable” adult? Being an askable adult means creating a comfortable environment for youth to discuss what is on their minds. Join this workshop to learn how you can become more approachable and supportive of young people! The Vermont Network […]

Addressing the Trauma of Undocumented Immigrant Children and Families

    Date: November 3, 2023, Noon-1 PM EST/9-10 AM PST In an era marked by heightened animosity towards unauthorized immigrants in America, harsh immigrant policies contribute to detentions and deportations that result in detrimental consequences (e.g., family separation and compounded trauma), highlighting the need for policymakers and mental health professionals to address the adverse […]

[Webinar] 2024 National Mentoring Summit

Date: January 24 – 26, 2024 The National Mentoring Summit, organized annually by MENTOR, brings together a diverse community of mentoring practitioners, scholars, youth advocates, government officials, philanthropists, and affiliates with a shared mission of fostering positive changes for youth. Attendees will have an opportunity to exchange information, form new relationships, and learn about the […]

[Webinar] The Science of Engaging Youth Lived Experience in Health Research, Practice, and Policy: A Workshop

Dates: Day 1: Wednesday, October 11, 2023, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM. EST Day 2: Thursday, October 12, 2023, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM EST The Forum for Children’s Well-Being will be holding a two-day virtual workshop that will focus on the science of engaging in the practice, research, and policy that promotes the well-being […]

[Webinar] The Credible Messenger Model: A Transformative Approach to Mentoring

Date: Sep 26, 2023, 01:00 PM EST The credible messenger model is an innovative mentoring approach that encourages mentors to share their experiences with their mentees (particularly ones involved in the juvenile justice system). Join this webinar to learn more about what sets this model apart from conventional mentoring approaches and how practitioners can incorporate […]

Sep 21: Neurodiversity & Mentoring Webinar

Date: Sep 21, 2023, 01:00 PM EST In an era where the term “neurodiversity” is gaining recognition, it’s essential for people to understand what it truly means. Neurodiversity describes the diverse variations and functionalities in people’s brains. This webinar explores the implications neurodiversity has in the realm of youth mentoring and programming. Joining this event […]

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[Webinar] “They Helped Me Fill the Gaps”: Promoting First-Generation College Students’ Help-Seeking Attitudes and Behaviors

Date: Thursday, September 21, 2023, 12:00 PM EST The Center for Evidence-Based Mentoring is hosting a 2023 Webinar Series on Effective Student Mentoring for college and higher-education populations. The next webinar in the series is titled “They Helped Me Fill the Gaps”: Promoting First-Generation College Students’ Help-Seeking Attitudes and Behaviors, and will be led by Dr. Matthew […]

[Webinar] Tune In!: Mentee-Approved Strategies for Addressing Tough Topics

Date: Aug 24, 2023, 1:00 PM EST Finding ways to support youths who want to talk about sensitive topics or are experiencing difficulties can be tricky for program staff and mentors to navigate. Because youth have a lot of opinions about how adults can support them, their perspectives can provide insights into improving mentoring programs. […]

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[Webinar] Supporting College Students with Minoritized Identities Through Mentoring

Date: Thursday August 10th, 2023, 12:00 PM EST The Center for Evidence-Based Mentoring is hosting a 2023 Webinar Series on Effective Student Mentoring for college and higher-education populations. The next webinar in the series is titled Supporting College Students with Minoritized Identities Through Mentoring, and will be led by Dr. Elizabeth Raposa, Associate Professor of Psychology at […]