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Can learning-related social support mitigate the effect life stress has on adolescent life satisfaction?
/0 Comments/in Mentoring Research /by Ariel ErvinLyons, M. D., & Jiang, X. (2022). School-related social support as a buffer to stressors in the development of adolescent life satisfaction. Journal of Applied School Psychology, 38(1), 21–38. https://doi.org/10.1080/15377903.2021.1895397 Summarized by Ariel Ervin Notes of Interest: Research shows that learning-related social support correlates with developmental outcomes. It’s still unclear whether learning-related social support mitigates the […]
How do ethnic identity and stress exposure affect Latinx adolescents in natural mentorships
/0 Comments/in Informal Mentoring, MentorHub, Mentoring Research /by Ariel ErvinRaposa, E. B., Sánchez, B., O’Donnell, A., & Monjaras-Gaytan, L. Y. (2022). The roles of ethnic identity and stressors in natural mentoring support among Latinx adolescents. Applied Developmental Science. https://doi.org/10.1080/10888691.2022.2062360 Summarized by Ariel Ervin Notes of Interest: Many Latinx youths experience substantial stressors as they face challenges associated with youth development and identity exploration. Although there’s […]
The impact mentoring has on the psychological & academic outcomes of unaccompanied migrant youth in Barcelona
/0 Comments/in Mentoring Research /by Ariel ErvinAlarcón, X., Bobowik, M., & Prieto-Flores, Ò. (2021). Mentoring for Improving the Self-Esteem, Resilience, and Hope of Unaccompanied Migrant Youth in the Barcelona Metropolitan Area. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(10), 5210. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18105210 Summarized by Ariel Ervin Notes of Interest: The number of unaccompanied migrant youths in Europe has grown over the past few […]
How To Reduce Stress When Moving With Kids
/0 Comments/in Practice /by Ariel ErvinBy Molly Henderson, Reprinted from Moving Company Reviews On average, each person in the United States can expect to move about 12 times in their lifetime. Ask anyone who has moved even once, and they’ll tell you that moving can be one of the hardest things to do. Even though they may not be involved […]
Support matters! New study shows how stress and social support affect underrepresented students’ educational outcomes
/0 Comments/in Mentoring Research /by Ariel ErvinWittrup, A. R., & Hurd, N. M. (2021). The role of trajectories of stress and social support in underrepresented students’ educational outcomes. Applied Developmental Science. https://doi.org/10.1080/10888691.2021.1906677 Summarized by Ariel Ervin Notes of Interest: Many underrepresented college students not only have to cope with stressors that are associated with being in college but also ones that […]
How Will We Cope With the Pandemic Fall?
/0 Comments/in Mentoring in the News /by Ariel ErvinMental health experts offer advice on how to handle the return to indoor life the cooler weather will bring. By Jeff Wilser, The New York Times COVID-19 has a significant impact on families. With the winter approaching, many people, like Abby Guido (an assistant professor of graphic and interactive design at Temple University), are concerned […]
The multitude and magnitude of coronavirus stressors on children
/0 Comments/in Contributors, Expert Corner /by Monica ArkinThe perfect storm of insecurities and isolation creates a setup for mental health concerns and crisis. At BMC, at least 10 percent of parents have requested behavioral health support. By Barry Zuckerman and Katherine Gergen Barnett We’re months into the “new normal’’ of the coronavirus pandemic: social distancing, economic lockdowns, isolating ourselves from one another. […]
Kids feeling stressed? Help them learn self-care skills
/0 Comments/in Practice /by Karina DeAndradeBy Julia Martin Burch, Magination Press Family We’re all feeling some big emotions right now, as the whole world battles the COVID-19 virus. Adults and children alike are feeling uncertain, anxious, lonely and scared. This is the time to practice self-care skills. Here are some tips to help your child develop self-care skills to recognize […]
The power of the pause: Helping your child learn about mindfulness in this stressful time
/0 Comments/in Practice /by Karina DeAndradeBy Frank Sileo, Magination Press Family Families all over the world are experiencing increased stress and anxiety. As we all practice social distancing, our daily routines have been disrupted. While this is stressful, it also provides an opportunity to slow down, to pause, and learn new coping strategies. The post below explores the power of […]
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