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If You Build It They Might Come: New Study Examines Motivation as a Consideration when Developing Virtual Mentoring Programs

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Hennig, F., Wesche, J. S., Handke, L., & Kerschreiter, R. (2024). Designing virtual mentoring programs based on students’ motivation to participate: A qualitative study. Information and Learning Science. Introduction The necessity for social distancing during the pandemic accelerated the adoption of Virtual Mentoring Programs (VMPs), which utilize digital communication channels to maintain mentor-mentee relationships remotely. […]

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What’s in it for me/you?: New study explores how motives shape mentoring

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Liu, Y., Abi Aad, A., Maalouf, J., & Abou Hamdan, O. (2021). Self- vs. other-focused mentoring motives in informal mentoring: Conceptualizing the impact of motives on mentoring behaviors and beneficial mentoring outcomes. Human Resource Development International, 24(3), 279-303. https://doi.org/10.1080/13678868.2020.1789401 Introduction Informal mentoring, unlike formal mentoring, occurs spontaneously and reflects the voluntary investment of mentors in […]

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Flash mentoring: An innovative new approach to building social capital

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By Jean Rhodes Researchers have theorized about different types of social networks, and the need for a balance between so-called “bonding” and “bridging” social capital. Bonding capital involve relationships with close family and friends who are relatively similar in terms of race and social class, while bridging ties involve a broader network of relationships with […]

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How to Mentor More People — and Not Get Burned Out

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By Kavitha Ranganathan and Michael Englesbe, Reprinted from Harvard Business Review Advancing in a career can come with a variety of benefits — the more expert one becomes, the more one is sought out for guidance and perspective. Invitations to give talks, serve in leadership roles, and weigh in on big decisions begin to accumulate. […]

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Unlocking Potential: Navigating Youth Mentoring through Participatory Research on Social Capital

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Reference: Radlick, R. L., & Przedpelska, S. (2024). Participatory research approaches to studying social capital in youth mentoring: Not the panacea we hoped for. Children and Youth Services Review, 156, 107205. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.childyouth.2023.107205 Summarized by Ariel Ervin About the Study: Norway has become a destination for refugees in recent decades. However, while many newcomers are resilient, […]

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Coaching in the Modern Era: Examining the Training of Coaches Providing Digital Guided Self Help for Mental Health Concerns.

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Reference: Fitzsimmons-Craft, E. E., Rojas, E., Topooco, N., Rackoff, G. N., Zainal, N. H., Eisenberg, D., … & Newman, M. G. (2023). Training, supervision, and experience of coaches offering digital guided self-help for mental health concerns. Frontiers in Psychology, 14. Summarized by Ellen Parry Luff About the Study: Recent research has shown that approximately half […]

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Group Mentoring Supplement to the Elements of Effective Practice for Mentoring™

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By MENTOR, Reprinted from the Introduction (“Tips for Using This Resource” Section) This Supplement to the Elements of Effective Practice for Mentoring will be most useful to those starting group mentoring programs, as well as to those who are looking to strengthen their existing services. The recommendations included in the next section, from Recruitment through […]

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Navigating Sociopolitical Stress in Informal Mentorships: Insights for Educators and Youth Workers

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Reference: Davis, A.L., Yazdani, N., Kornbluh, M., & McQuillin, S.D. (2023). Exploring the impact of natural mentors on sociopolitical stress: Implications for educators and youth workers. Global Journal of Community Psychology Practice.  Summarized By: Ariel Ervin About the Study: College students faced unprecedented challenges during the fall of 2020 due to the rapid spread of […]

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How To Find A Mentor As A College Student Or Recent Grad

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By Tracy Brower, PhD, Reprinted from Forbes If you want to advance your career, expand your capabilities or just get advice, you can’t do better than finding a mentor, especially as a college student or recent grad. But a lot of people aren’t sure how to find a coach, and they are reluctant to ask […]

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In a crisis, schools are 100,000 mental health staff short

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The demand for aid radically exceeds the supply of help. Providers are experimenting with how to address the emergency. By Donna St. George, Reprinted from The Washington Post A few years ago, Christopher Page Jr.’s Colorado high school was rocked by a spate of student deaths, including three by suicide. So the longtime principal was […]

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