Let's delve into a thought-provoking question. What’s your relationship with the word 'connection
'? Whose opinions do you value when you seek out guidance? When you have to make a big decision, is
there someone you value and trust? Mentorship, a crucial aspect of personal and
professional growth, is often undervalued. According to Mentorloop, 76% of
people believe mentors are important, yet only 37% have one. This gap is
significant and underscores the need for more mentorship opportunities. Across
the nation, 86% of children ages 6 to 17 have at least one adult mentor in
their school, neighborhood, or community who provides advice or guidance,
according to the 2022 National Survey of Children's Health.
Deborah Heiser, Ph.D., is an Applied Developmental
Psychologist specializing in midlife and beyond and is redefining what life
after 40 looks and feels like. She is a TEDx speaker, 92nd Street Y speaker,
Founder of The Mentor Project™, coach, consultant, and Adjunct Professor in the
Psychology Department at SUNY Old Westbury. Deborah is a researcher, author of
peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, and co-editor of Spiritual Assessment
and Intervention with Older Adults. She is a frequent expert guest for
syndicated and local talk radio shows, international and local podcasts, and
print and online media outlets. She has been quoted in The New York
Times, Seattle Times, and Dallas Times and
contributes to Thrive Global. Her research covered a wide range of topics
related to aging, including depression identification, dementia, and frailty,
with grants awarded from NIA/NIH and Pfizer. She received an international
award for her research on depression identification. She served for nine years
on the Board of the State Society on Aging of New York and served as President
in 2008, and in 2016, she served as President of the Queens Psychological
Association in New York.
Deborah Heiser, the accomplished psychologist, also leads a
fulfilling personal life. She resides on Long Island in New York with her
husband and two sons. She enjoys being a devoted 'baseball mom in her leisure
time.'
For more information, https://deborahheiser.com/
Discover more: https://mentorproject.org/
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