Webinars, Podcasts and Forums

Mentoring LGBTQ+ Youth: An Urgent Need for Each of us to Act

Join us for a 3-part webinar series, hosted by experts Nia Clark and Dr. Christian Rummell, as we look into the impact of a growing number of anti-LGBT laws on mentoring programs, research on the lived experiences of LGBTQ+ youth, and strategies your mentoring program can use to intentionally offer support at a time when […]

Mentor Training – Existential Helping: A Holistic Approach to Supporting LGBTQIA+ Youth

Date: Feb 28, 2024 03:00 PM EST Join this webinar to learn how to utilize Existential Helping, an evidence-based framework for marginalized communities. By engaging in the interactive activities, attendees will learn how to “hold space” for youth navigating anti-LGBTQ discrimination and trauma and how to demonstrate empathy instead of sympathy. The session will also […]

[Webinar] Effective Student Mentoring Series: Carola Suárez-Orozco, Ph.D.

Date: Thursday, February 8th, 2024, 12:00 PM ET Immigrant Origin students are the fastest growing student population in higher education, now making up 31% of our students across the U.S. Yet, they are often unrecognized and lost in other overlapping, distinct, and incomplete designations (e.g., first-generation to college; racial-ethnic groups; undocumented students). In this webinar, […]

[Webinar] CMWS Series #1: Building Your Program: Empowering Grassroots Mentoring

Date: Jan 18, 2024, 01:00 PM EST May 16, 2024, 01:00 PM EST Sep 19, 2024, 01:00 PM EST Embark on a transformative journey with MENTOR for a three-part webinar series dedicated to evaluating the Elements of Effective Practice for Mentoring with a focus on grassroots mentoring organizations. From exploring resource constraints and fostering meaningful […]

The Mental Health Crisis Affecting Black Men & Boys

In “The Invisible Ache”, Courtney B. Vance and psychologist Dr. Robin L. Smith delve deeply into the alarming mental health crisis Black men and boys are experiencing across America. Drawing attention to the CDC’s unsettling findings of the rapid surge in suicide rates among this demographic, Dr. Smith highlights how historical racial trauma alongside the […]

[Webinar] Entering the World of Work: Strategies for Mentoring Immigrant-Origin Latino/a College Graduates

Date: Thursday, December 7th, 2023, 12:00 – 1:15 pm ET 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 Entering the World of Work: Strategies for Mentoring Immigrant-Origin Latino/a College Graduates, and will be led by Dr. Vanessa […]

[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 […]