MentorChat

The Mentoring Partnership of SWPA
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MentorChat

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!

  1. 08/09/2024

    S6: E5 Expanding Networks of Support with Frank Kamara

    In this conversation, Sophia and Ashley talk with Frank Kamara about how building next works of support for youth is an important part of giving them access to new spaces and exploring new possibilities and opportunities. Paying attention to their feedback and their interests can help caring adults and mentoring programs find ways to build relationships and connect them with others! Chapter 12: Expanding Networks of Support by Sara Schwartz of Suffolk University discusses how, by helping mentees strengthen existing relationships and form new connections, mentors can encourage the exploration of diverse pathways and improve their mentee’s access to new opportunities. MENTOR’s Becoming a Better Mentor Guide The Consortium for Public Education NEED Impact Community Initiative Youth Places FAME The Mentoring Partnership Sign up for Everyday Mentoring Tips!

    41 min

  2. 07/26/2024

    S6: E4 Effective Conversations about Behavior Change with Coach Bob Jones

    Sports can be a big part of a young person’s life, and few know this better than Coach Bob Jones who has been coaching youth football for more than 30 years! Caring adults – including coaches – can use sports to connect with young people in many ways and can provide valuable opportunities to talk with youth about behavior change. Join us for this chat with Coach Bob Jones about how he intentionally builds relationships with young people through sports and navigates conversations about positive behavioral changes! Chapter 11: Effective Conversations about Behavior Change by Samuel D. McQuillan of the University of South Carolina discusses how some of the most effective ways to encourage positive behavioral changes in a mentee are to ask questions, engage in active listening, and express empathy and understanding.

    44 min

  3. 07/12/2024

    S6: E3 Goal Setting and Support with Dr. Deanna Sinex at Youth Enrichment Services and the City of Pittsburgh Youth Civic Leadership Academy

    Goal setting can be challenging at any age. In this episode, we talk with Dr. Deanna Sinex about how Youth Enrichment Services (YES) and other supporting partners work with the City of Pittsburgh to implement the Youth Civic Leadership Academy (YCLA) and help youth explore career fields, learn valuable skills, and gain access to unique opportunities. Their holistic approach to mentoring is clear in how they support youth in setting goals that are relevant to their own definitions of success and carefully consider the young person’s values, interests, and experiences. Listen in on the conversation to hear all about it! Chapter 10: Goal Setting and Support by Ed Bowers of Clemson University discusses how intentionally supporting a mentee through the process of setting and pursuing goals is one important way a mentee can guide them towards discovering new passions and a strong sense of purpose. MENTOR’s Becoming a Better Mentor Guide City of Pittsburgh Youth Civic Leadership Academy Youth Enrichment Services Community College of Allegheny County https://www.partner4work.org/ Heinz History Center

    48 min

  4. 06/28/2024

    S6: E2 Expanding Networks of Support with Justin Pacini at Crossroads Foundation

    Crossroads Foundation approach to supporting their young scholars ensures that each young person has access to a diverse network of adults and peers. Join us for a conversation with Lead Counselor Justin Pacini about how their program centers relationship building and expanding the social capital of young people to help them access educational opportunities and achieve their potential! Chapter 12: Expanding Networks of Support by Sara Schwartz of Suffolk University discusses how, by helping mentees strengthen existing relationships and form new connections, mentors can encourage the exploration of diverse pathways and improve their mentee’s access to new opportunities. MENTOR’s Becoming a Better Mentor Guide Crossroads Foundation

    31 min

  5. 06/14/2024

    S6: E1 Working with Others in the Mentoring Relationship System with Coy Thompson at Connecting Champions

    A mentoring relationship doesn’t usually happen in isolation – there are lots of important people in the lives of young people! Connecting Champions knows this and is always intentional about working with others close to their mentees to help ensure the positive outcomes. Join us for this discussion with Coy Thompson about how Connecting Champions collaborates with mentors, guardians, doctors, social workers, and others to support young people with cancer in learning about their passion, explore professions, and navigating the cancer journey. Chapter 7: Working with Others in the Mentoring Relationship System by Thomas E. Keller of Portland State University discusses how making an effort to get to know the other adults in a mentee’s life can improve a mentor’s understanding of and ability to communicate with their mentee.

    52 min

  6. 11/10/2023

    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

  7. 10/27/2023

    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

  8. 10/13/2023

    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
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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!

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  • Creator
    The Mentoring Partnership of SWPA
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    33
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © The Mentoring Partnership of SWPA
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    MentorChat

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