Navigating Boundaries in Neurodiverse Mentoring
In this episode of Neuromentoring, hosts Brian and Lucy have a go at the concept of boundaries within the context of mentoring neurodiverse students in universities. They discuss the importance of setting clear boundaries for both mentors and mentees, and share their personal strategies and experiences, such as the 'honestly dishonest' approach to balancing flexibility and structure. They reeally mean it when they talk about the significance of mental, physical, and digital rest, and the role of liminal spaces in maintaining balance. You may also find a few practical tips for managing time and energy, including the benefits of a four-day workweek and incorporating breaks between sessions. The episode highlights the human side of mentoring, acknowledging how mentors too have to navigate and often fail in maintaining their own boundaries.
00:00 Welcome to Neuromentoring
00:20 The Importance of Boundaries
00:55 Ice Cream and Emotional Balance
01:22 Setting Boundaries as a Mentor
05:47 The Honestly Dishonest Mentor
09:41 Balancing Work and Personal Life
20:43 The Concept of Liminal Spaces
28:10 Digital Hygiene and Mental Rest
34:38 Conclusion and Contact Information
