Tag Archive for: Coaching

APA releases important guidelines on race and ethnicity in psychology: Implications for mentoring

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In 2019, the American Psychological Association (APA) published comprehensive guidelines on addressing issues of race and ethnicity in all areas of psychological practice (APA Task Force on Race and Ethnicity Guidelines in Psychology). This seminal report provides an extensive review of theoretical and empirical literature to inform psychologists on promoting racial and ethnocultural responsiveness and […]

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

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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 […]

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New study explores how mentors can help mentees explore their identity

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Peifer, J. S., Lawrence, E. C., Williams, J. L., & Leyton-Armakan, J. (2016). The culture of mentoring: Ethnocultural empathy and ethnic identity in mentoring for minority girls. Cultural Diversity and Ethnic Minority Psychology, 22(3), 440-6. https://doi.org/10.1037/cdp0000078 Introduction Many mentoring programs involve cross-cultural matches between majority mentors and minority mentees. Although many researchers and practitioners have […]

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Let’s put effective mental health strategies into every mentor’s tool box

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Whether we plan for it or not, mental health conversations will inevitably arise within mentoring relationships. Liz Raposa, Ph.D. by Jean Rhodes When mental health struggles arise, many mentors are caught off guard and forced to rely on intuitive approaches that may or may not be grounded in evidence. Supervision is crucial, but mentors who […]

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Good cop: Case study examines police officers’ approach to mentoring at-risk youth

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Estorcien, V. (2024). Police mentoring of at-risk youth: Case study of police-led mentoring program leadership development. American Review of Public Administration, 54(2), 135-150. https://doi.org/10.1177/02750740231192962 Introduction Estorcien (2024) presents a case study exploring how police officers’ approach to mentoring influences the success of police-led youth mentoring organizations. The study is grounded in social capital theory, which […]

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Why leaders who are mentored outperform those who aren’t

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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 […]

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

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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 […]

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

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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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The Uncanny Valley and the Future of AI in Mentoring Program

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By Jean Rhodes The advent of artificial intelligence (AI) has sparked a revolution in our lives and society, and mentoring is no exception. While AI holds immense potential to improve mentoring processes, it is crucial to approach its integration thoughtfully, leveraging its strengths while mitigating potential risks.  There are ethical concerns around the collection and […]

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We Need a ‘National Tutoring Corps’ to Fix Gaps in our Children’s Education Before College

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BY TANIA TETLOW, OPINION CONTRIBUTOR – 05/19/24 2:00 PM ET – The Hill Reprinted from The Hill Amid the chaos currently afflicting higher education, there is another slow-moving disaster that has us all worried. The pandemic inflicted untold injury on the educational achievements of young people. In higher education, we already see the results on high […]

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