Tag Archive for: Coaching

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

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 […]

No doctorate required!: Shifting mental health tasks to master’s level helpers to bridge gaps

Hayden, E. P. (2024). Reconsidering the integration of science and practice in training in clinical psychology. Canadian Psychology/Psychologie Canadienne. Advance online publication. https://dx.doi.org/10.1037/cap0000391 Background In her thought-provoking new article, Elizabeth Hayden provides a comprehensive critique of the scientist-practitioner model, which has been the predominant approach to doctoral training in clinical psychology in Canada and the […]

Profiles in Mentoring: Professor Kristian Jones discusses his new study on mentoring Black youth

The Chronicle is delighted to highlight the wonderful new study by Professor Kristian Jones and his colleagues. Professor Jones is an Assistant Professor in the School of Social Work at the University of Washington. His research examines how youth mentoring promotes the positive outcomes for Black youth, prevent detrimental outcomes, and promote social justice. Jones, […]

Cultivating connections: New study explores how social capital advances educational and career pathways

by Jean Rhodes We all know that social capital (i.e., the resources embedded in your social networks and relationships) is critical to educational and career success. And, in their new report, the Education Strategy Group (ESG) describes the current landscape of social capital development in education-to-workforce pathways across the United States. The report highlights the […]

Youth Mental Health Corps Launches Nationwide Program to Support Youth Well-being

New Initiative Deploys Young Adult “Navigators” to Schools and Community Organizations Amidst an alarming rise in youth mental health challenges, a new nationwide program aims to provide critical support directly in schools and communities. The Youth Mental Health Corps is deploying teams of specially-trained young adults to serve as “mental health navigators” for youth across […]

The practice of rematching in youth mentoring: A study of planned rematches in school-based mentoring for children identified as aggressive

Mutignani, L. M., Steggerda, J. C., Scafe, M. J., Vengurlekar, I. N., & Cavell, T. A. (2024). The practice of rematching in youth mentoring: A study of planned rematches in school-based mentoring for children identified as aggressive. Children and Youth Services Review, 128. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.childyouth.2024.106628 Overview Premature match endings are common, occurring in 22-50% of matches. […]

Effectiveness of a school-based group mentoring program promoting students’ engagement, self-regulation, and goal setting

Martins, J., Rosário, P., Cunha, J., Núñez, J. C., Vallejo, G., & Moreira, T. (2024). How to help students in their transition to middle school? Effectiveness of a school-based group mentoring program promoting students’ engagement, self-regulation, and goal setting. Contemporary Educational Psychology, 76, 102230. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cedpsych.2023.102230 Overview The transition from elementary to middle school represents a […]

New study explores long-term impact of the fostering healthy futures for preteens program

Taussig, H. N., Fulginiti, A., Racz, S. J., Evans, R., & Katz, C. C. (2024). Long‐term impact of the fostering healthy futures for preteens program on suicide‐related thoughts and behaviors for youth in out‐of‐home care: A randomized controlled trial. American Journal of Community Psychology. https://doi.org/10.1002/ajcp.12745 Background Suicide-related thoughts and behaviors (STB) among young people are […]

These everyday practices could boost mentees’ mental health

Kazdin, A. (2023). Interventions in Everyday Life to Improve Mental Health and Reduce Symptoms of Psychiatric Disorders. American Psychologist, Vol. 79, No. 2, 185–209. ISSN: 0003-066X https://doi.org/10.1037/amp0001158 by Jean Rhodes In a recent study, Yale psychology professor Alan Kazdin (2023) highlighted the global mental health crisis and the fact that most people do not receive […]

Trauma Informed Youth Development & Mentoring

Join MENTOR Maryland/DC for a virtual training session centered on Trauma-Informed Youth Development and Mentoring. Delve into understanding the nature of trauma, explore what it means to be ‘trauma-informed’, and learn practical approaches for fostering trauma-informed relationships with youth. This session will provide comprehensive answers to key questions, shedding light on the roles and responsibilities […]