28 episodes

MentorChat is our podcast dedicated to all things mentoring! Join TMP staffers Sophia and Ashley for some spirited discussion around mentoring and the difference it can make in our lives. Real-life tips, introspective questions, special guests...there's something for everyone!

MentorChat The Mentoring Partnership of SWPA

    • Business

MentorChat is our podcast dedicated to all things mentoring! Join TMP staffers Sophia and Ashley for some spirited discussion around mentoring and the difference it can make in our lives. Real-life tips, introspective questions, special guests...there's something for everyone!

    S5: E5 Honoring Youth Voice & Building Power with Adelaide Moschler, Manager of Learning & Development at MENTOR Independence Region

    S5: E5 Honoring Youth Voice & Building Power with Adelaide Moschler, Manager of Learning & Development at MENTOR Independence Region

    What does it mean to honor youth voice? How do we share power with young people and allow them agency in mentoring relationships? In this episode, we talk with Adelaide Moschler and start at the very beginning with what youth voice is and what it means. Listening to young people can help you build stronger relationships with the young people you know and creates connections based on mutual trust and respect. Listen in to learn valuable strategies to help you honor the voices of the young people in your life!
    Chapter 8: Honoring Youth Voice & Building Power by Elizabeth Santiago & Minnie Chen of MENTOR discusses how, in order to elevate youth voice, adults must learn to listen critically and step back to share power with young people.
    Additional Resources:
    MENTOR’s Becoming a Better Mentor Guide
    MENTOR Independence Region

    • 42 min
    S5: E4 Facilitating Group Interactions with Kristy DeCola, Training Coordinator at KEYS Services Corps

    S5: E4 Facilitating Group Interactions with Kristy DeCola, Training Coordinator at KEYS Services Corps

    When you’re working with a group of young people, how do you make sure that everyone feels seen and heard? Mentoring isn’t always one-to-one with a young person and how you approach connection and relationship building can look differently in a group. In this episode, we talk with Kristy DeCola about how to facilitate mentoring relationships with groups of young people.
    Chapter 6: Facilitating Group Interactions by Gabriel Kuperminc of Georgia State University discusses how to build a strong sense of belonging and create community when mentoring within groups of young people.
    Additional Resources:
    MENTOR’s Becoming a Better Mentor Guide
    KEYS Service Corps

    • 48 min
    S5: E3 Practicing Cultural Humility with Jenni Walkup Jayes, Mentorship Program Manager at Hello Neighbor

    S5: E3 Practicing Cultural Humility with Jenni Walkup Jayes, Mentorship Program Manager at Hello Neighbor

    Hello Neighbor in Pittsburgh works hard to foster a welcoming and supportive community to our newest neighbors. In this discussion with Jenni Walkup Jayes, we discuss the important role that cultural humility plays in making this happen. It’s not always easy! But making an effort to self-reflect as well as learn about the young people in your life is essential in building a trusting relationship where youth feel seen, heard, and safe.
    Chapter 2: Practicing Cultural Humility by Bernadette Sanchez of the University of Illinois-Chicago discusses how it is essential to engage in continuous self-reflection as a mentor and the importance of making opportunities to learn about your mentee’s identity and cultural experiences.
    Additional Resources:
    MENTOR’s Becoming a Better Mentor Guide
    Hello Neighbor

    • 35 min
    S5: E2 Making Room for Fun & Play with Kelly Rottmund, Teen Services Coordinator at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh

    S5: E2 Making Room for Fun & Play with Kelly Rottmund, Teen Services Coordinator at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh

    What’s more fun than talking about…well…fun! At the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, staff know how important fun and play is when creating welcoming spaces and building relationships with young people. In this episode, we talk with Kelly Rottmund about all the work and intention that’s happening behind the scenes to make sure that the library is a place where young people feel valued and have a good time!
    Chapter 3: Making Room for Fun & Play by Michael Karcher of the University of Texas-San Antonio discusses how, by centering joyful experiences, mentors can develop stronger and more meaningful connections with mentees.
    Additional Resources:
    MENTOR’s Becoming a Better Mentor Guide
    Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh

    • 39 min
    S5: E1 Welcome to Season 5!

    S5: E1 Welcome to Season 5!

    What can I do to be a better mentor? In Season 5, Ashley & Sophia invite guests from local organizations and affiliate partners to discuss MENTOR’s Becoming a Better Mentor Guide: Strategies to Be There for Young People. This guide is a free resource written by experts, and it benefits any adult looking to support young people and is full of real-world advice and tangible, evidence-based strategies. If you’re looking to be a better mentor and strengthen your relationships with the young people in your life, look no further! Season 5 is just for you!
    Additional Resources:
    MENTOR’s Becoming a Better Mentor Guide
    Search Institute’s Developmental Relationships Framework

    • 16 min
    S4: E6 Interview with Laurie Barnett Levine, Chief Executive Officer, Mental Health America of Southwestern PA

    S4: E6 Interview with Laurie Barnett Levine, Chief Executive Officer, Mental Health America of Southwestern PA

    If you listened to our first episode this season, you know that the second leading cause of death in people ages 10-34 is suicide. In this episode, our guest Laurie Barnett Levine, Licensed Social Worker and Chief Executive Officer at Mental Health America of Southwestern PA, talks about the climbing rates of suicide as a result of the COVID pandemic and how Mental Health America of SWPA is responding to this crisis.
    Laurie also discusses the long term impacts the pandemic will have on access of mental health services and the workforce. When you’re done listening, make sure to visit mhaswpa.org to learn more about the programs and services Mental Health America of SWPA has to offer including, QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) Suicide Awareness Training.
    If you or a loved one has thoughts of suicide, we encourage you to reach out for support by calling or texting the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline 988.
    Additional Resources:
    988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
    The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States. Callers are routed to the nearest accredited crisis center based on their location.
    Crisis Resolve
    Everyone experiences moments of crisis in life. You might be struggling with depression or substance abuse. Or maybe you’re overwhelmed by problems at work, feeling lonely, or having a conflict with a loved one. Whether your problem is large or small, talking with someone can help. Most of all, don’t wait for a problem to get out of control. Just call resolve Crisis Services for help at 1-888-796-8226.
    Trevor Project
    866-488-7386
National organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) young people ages 13-24.
    Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the United States, anytime. Crisis Text Line is here for any crisis. A live, trained Crisis Counselor receives the text and responds, all from our secure online platform. The volunteer Crisis Counselor will help you move from a hot moment to a cool moment
    UpStreet Pittsburgh
    UpStreet is a free teen mental wellness program that offers drop-in consultations with therapists, scheduled therapy appointments, text-based peer support, and support groups for teens.

    • 43 min

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