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MentorChatS6: E5 Expanding Networks of Support with Frank KamaraIn 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 ac...2024-08-0941 minMentorChatS6: E4 Effective Conversations about Behavior Change with Coach Bob JonesSports 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 Univer...2024-07-2644 minMentorChatS6: E3 Goal Setting and Support with Dr. Deanna Sinex at Youth Enrichment Services and the City of Pittsburgh Youth Civic Leadership AcademyGoal 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 ab...2024-07-1248 minMentorChatS6: E2 Expanding Networks of Support with Justin Pacini at Crossroads FoundationCrossroads 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 op...2024-06-2831 minMentorChatS6: E1 Working with Others in the Mentoring Relationship System with Coy Thompson at Connecting ChampionsA 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 Stat...2024-06-1451 minMentorChatS5: E5 Honoring Youth Voice & Building Power with Adelaide Moschler, Manager of Learning & Development at MENTOR Independence RegionWhat 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...2023-11-1042 minMentorChatS5: E4 Facilitating Group Interactions with Kristy DeCola, Training Coordinator at KEYS Services CorpsWhen 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: 2023-10-2748 minMentorChatS5: E3 Practicing Cultural Humility with Jenni Walkup Jayes, Mentorship Program Manager at Hello NeighborHello 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 me...2023-10-1335 minMentorChatS5: E2 Making Room for Fun & Play with Kelly Rottmund, Teen Services Coordinator at the Carnegie Library of PittsburghWhat’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...2023-09-2939 minMentorChatS5: 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: ME...2023-09-1516 minMentorChatS4: E6 Interview with Laurie Barnett Levine, Chief Executive Officer, Mental Health America of Southwestern PAIf 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, ma...2023-02-2443 minMentorChatS4: E5 Interview with Dr. Elizabeth Joy, Founder & CEO, JoySocietyDr. Elizabeth Joy, CEO & Founder of JoySociety, chats with us about her research and theory…Success as a Protector Factor. You might be surprised at what Dr. Elizabeth Joy uncovered in her research! In this episode, Dr. Elizabeth Joy talks about redefining and reimagining success as something more holistic to help mentors and caring adults, be intentional in supporting young people beyond career and financial “success”. We hope you enjoy this chat as much as we did!Additional Resources:JoySociety.com2023-02-1058 minMentorChatS4: E4 Interview with Youth Panel (Chavi Beck, Aneesha Kandala, Giavanna Cella) featuring...Sarah Pesi, Policy Associate and Deborah Murdock, Program Manager, Jewish Healthcare FoundationThis is a special episode of Mentor Chat where we are talking with young people directly. As caring adults, sometimes we think we know what’s best for young people, but without including them in the conversation and recognizing them as experts of their lives, do we really have their best interest at heart? In this episode, three young people share their thoughts and feelings about the topic of youth mental health, specifically how adults can offer support through listening and elevating their voice. We are also joined by Sarah Pesi and Deborah Murdock from the Jewish Healthcare Foundation wh...2023-01-2852 minMentorChatS4: E3 Interview with Nicole Homerin, Inclusion Communities Manager and Kristin Humphrey, National Disability Mentoring Coalition Director from Partners for Youth with DisabilitiesOur guests, Nicole Homerin and Kristin Humphrey, from Partners for Youth with Disabilities share the importance of accessibility (specifically disability accessibility) when it comes to supporting youth mental health and wellbeing. This episode is loaded with information and resources on how mentors and other caring adults can best support young people with disabilities. You will learn about the intersection of trauma and disability, universal design and the recognition of long COVID as a disability. Have your pen and note pad ready!Additional Resources:Partners for Youth with DisabilitiesMENTOR’s Resources for Mentors ar...2023-01-1244 minMentorChatS4: E2 Interview with Dr. Stephanie Romero, Executive Director of Awaken PittsburghIn this episode of Mentor Chat, guest Dr. Stephanie Romero, Executive Director of Awaken Pittsburgh, chats with Michelle & Ashley about her personal mindfulness & meditation practices and how it changed the trajectory of her career. She is now inspiring educators, students, healthcare professionals and organizations to reduce stress and seek clarity in their daily lives. Additional Resources:www.awakenpittsburgh.orgBreath Counting Guided Meditationwww.nationalcouncil.orghttps://hminnovations.org/meditation-app2023-01-0651 min
MentorChatS4: E3 Interview with Nicole Homerin, Inclusion Communities Manager and Kristin Humphrey, National Disability Mentoring Coalition Director from Partners for Youth with DisabilitiesOur guests, Nicole Homerin and Kristin Humphrey, from Partners for Youth with Disabilities share the importance of accessibility (specifically disability accessibility) when it comes to supporting youth mental health and wellbeing. This episode is loaded with information and resources on how mentors and other caring adults can best support young people with disabilities. You will learn about the intersection of trauma and disability, universal design and the recognition of long COVID as a disability. Have your pen and note pad ready!Additional Resources:Partners for Youth with DisabilitiesMENTOR’s Resources for Mentors ar...2023-01-0540 minMentorChatS4: E1 Interview with Misty Woody, Chief Development Officer from Allegheny Family NetworkWe are excited to kick off this season of Mentor Chat with guest Misty Woody, Chief Development Officer at Allegheny Family Network. Allegheny Family Network delivers services through individual parent-to-parent support, support groups, parent education opportunities, the Parent Support Line, and social events. In this episode, Misty takes a deep dive into the services and resources that are available through the network, but, more importantly, shares an aspiring story of hope and recovery! This is a very informative episode for parents and guardians, especially those who have lived experience of raising a child with mental health or b...2022-12-1549 min
MentorChatS3 E5 Taking Care of the HelpersAs we recorded the final episode of this season, our nation was in the grips of tragedy following mass shootings in Buffalo, NY, Orange County, CA and Uvalde, TX. Events like this are heartbreaking and have, unfortunately, become all too common. Now more than ever, it's important for caring adults to be there for young people and to foster open, honest conversations that help them feel safe and supported. Please refer to the Additional Resources for more information on helping young people in the wake of tragedy and trauma.
In this episode, Michelle and Ashley wrap up...2022-05-2724 min
MentorChatS3 E4 Where Youth Live, Learn, Work, & Play with Brenda JimenezImagine if we surrounded young people with mentors everywhere that they live, learn, work, and play. And not only with new connections, but also through recognizing and building upon the important relationships that are already there! In our last interview of Season 3, we talk with Brenda Jimenez, CEO of MENTOR New York about this potential and more. Listen in to hear about the incredible work happening in New York related to access, racial equity, and being there for young people.
Additional Resources
MENTOR New York | https://www.mentornewyork.org
MENTOR N...2022-05-1336 min
MentorChatS3 E3 Mentoring in the Workplace with Charline Alexandre-JosephEntering into the workforce as a young person is tough! In this episode of Mentor Chat, we talk with Charline Alexandre-Joseph, Senior Director of Systems Innovation (formerly Director of Workforce Development) at MENTOR, about recruiting, supporting, and retaining young people in a workplace. This is a conversation relevant to adults, young people, employers, and employees - so don't miss out!
Additional Resources:
Connect | Focus | Grow | https://www.mentoring.org/connect-focus-grow/
MENTOR's Workplace Mentoring | https://www.mentoring.org/resource/workplace-mentoring/
O*NET OnLine | https://www.onetonline.org
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MentorChatS3 E2: Becoming a Better Mentor with Mike GarringerWouldn't it be nice if there was a handbook for everything? Well now at least there's a guide for how to be a better mentor to young people! In the first interview of the season, Ashley and Michelle talk with Mike Garringer, Director of Research and Evaluation at MENTOR about MENTOR's new free resource for any adult. Becoming a Better Mentor: Strategies to Be There for Young People is rooted in research, written by experts, and includes real-world advice and strategies for how mentors can “be there” for young people. You don't want to miss this relevant and informative conver...2022-04-1443 min
MentorChatS3 E1: The Mentoring MovementYou've heard us talk all about mentoring, but what does working in the mentoring field really look like? Who is TMP and what do we do? What's happening in the mentoring movement nationally and in other places around the country? In this introduction to Season 3, Michelle and Ashley provide some context around these questions and lay the groundwork for an exciting season talking with affiliate partners around the country who are pushing the mentoring movement forward!
Additional Resources:
Elements of Effective Practice for Youth Mentoring
Learn about Technical Assistance from...2022-04-0117 min
MentorChatSPECIAL EPISODE: A National Mentoring Month Conversation with Gregg BehrJanuary is National Mentoring Month, and in honor of that, we have a special feature episode of Mentor Chat that you don't want to miss! We had the pleasure of sitting down with Gregg Behr to talk about strategies for creating atmosphere's of learning through Everyday Mentoring. In this episode, Gregg touches on Remake Learning Days, defines learning sciences, and shares a cool passion that sparked joy for him during the pandemic and thus inspired some young people in his neighborhood! As National Mentoring Month comes to a close, join us in conversation and reflect on the ways you...2022-01-2834 min
MentorChatS2 E5 - Season 2 Wrap Up!Join Ashley and Michelle as they wrap up the season and discuss impactful moments from the interviews with Dr. Dana Winters, Dr. Harriet Schwartz, and Principal Eric Harper. Do you have questions or thoughts of your own? Share them with us! Leave a review or visit our website to get in touch!Stay Connected with TMP: Sign up to receive weekly Everyday Mentoring tips | https://www.mentoringpittsburgh.org/tipsHelp us continue to deliver free training to caring adults in the c...2021-12-0312 min
MentorChatS2 E4 - Principal Eric HarperThe COVID-19 pandemic has been an unprecedented challenge for schools, students, and educators. At Duquesne Elementary School, Principal Harper and his team continue to face those challenges. Even so, Everyday Mentoring has remained at the heart of what they do. Listen in to our last interview of Season 2 as we talk with Principal Harper about how they've embedded Everyday Mentoring into their school relationships and the ways the pandemic has impacted that.
Additional Resources:
Duquesne City School District | dukecitysd.org
Thank you to Eric Harper:
Mr...2021-11-1931 min
MentorChatS2 E3 - Dr. Harriet SchwartzWhen we talk about mentoring, what we're really talking about is relationships. Just because it may not be called "mentoring," doesn't mean that it isn't an important relationship. In this episode, we talk with Dr. Harriet Schwartz - author and professor - about what it means to have growth-fostering relationships and how we can be intentional about using the "good things" to make even the smallest interaction meaningful.
Connect with Dr. Harriet Schwartz:
www.harrietschwartz.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRDOz9GWfIxLKk344EjvvAQ
Twitter: @Harriet Schwartz
2021-11-0526 min
MentorChatS2 E2 - Dana WintersMentorChat's first guest of Season 2 is Dana Winters from the Fred Rogers Center! In this episode, we're talking with Dana about how the simplest interactions with young people can make a huge mentoring difference. Everyday Mentors - the "helpers" - who support kids can be anyone from teachers, to coaches, to crossing guards, and the work that they're already doing to make sure that young people feel seen and heard is worth recognizing! Listen in for some great and uplifting discussion about how - to quote the great Mr. Rogers - "the deep and simple is far more essential t...2021-10-2329 min
MentorChatS2 E1 - What's Everyday Mentoring?Description:
Season 2 of our Mentor Chat podcast focuses a lot on Everyday Mentoring and we're kicking things off with our first episode, which tackles an obvious first question: what is Everyday Mentoring? You may remember us referencing Everyday Mentoring last season. Well, now we're shining a spotlight on the essence of Everyday Mentoring and how adults everywhere can use it to make a mentoring difference in the lives of kiddos they see regularly. Everyday Mentoring is an important piece of the mentoring puzzle and it plays a critical role in our work to surround kids with 360 degrees of men...2021-09-3014 min
MentorChatMentorChat is back!Season 2 is coming soon, and this time we're talking about Everyday Mentoring! Everyday Mentoring recognizes that adults everywhere can make a mentoring difference for youth in their daily lives. We'll be taking deep dives and talking with experts to understand what Everyday Mentoring looks like in action and how all caring adults can utilize it to help support youth succeed and thrive. Check back soon for Episode 1 - we can't wait to chat more!
Credits:
Hosted, written, and produced by Michelle Thomas & Ashley Wineland with The Mentoring Partnership of SWPA | www.mentoringpittsburgh...2021-09-2201 min
MentorChatMentorChat is back!Season 2 is coming soon, and this time we're talking about Everyday Mentoring! Everyday Mentoring recognizes that adults everywhere can make a mentoring difference for youth in their daily lives. We'll be taking deep dives and talking with experts to understand what Everyday Mentoring looks like in action and how all caring adults can utilize it to help support youth succeed and thrive. Check back soon for Episode 1 - we can't wait to chat more!2021-07-1400 min
MentorChatS1 E5 - Dishing with the BossEpisode 5 - Dishing with the Boss
Settle in for a one-on-one with TMP Executive Director, Colleen Fedor. In her 20+ years at the helm of our organization, she's seen the growth and evolution of mentoring in our community and across the country. She's sharing some of her highlights and hopes for the future as we close out this first series of podcast episodes.
2021-03-2342 min
MentorChatS1 E4 - Making the Most of MentoringEpisode 4 - Making the Most of MentoringWe've covered the bases on why mentoring is so important and the positive impact it can have. But still, 1 in 3 young people who want a mentor don't have one. How can we close this gap? One thing we can do is teach kids to seek out mentors in their own networks. Equipping youth with the tools they need to find support for their goals is invaluable. Share this episode with a young person in your life, or take the key learnings out into the world with you as you encourage and u...2021-03-0820 min
MentorChatS1 E3 - Meaningful Mentoring MomentsEpisode 3 - Meaningful Mentoring Moments
It's all hands on deck for this episode of MentorChat! The entire TMP Team is gathering 'round the mic to share how mentoring has impacted each of our lives. In sharing our personal stories, we'll also challenge you -- our listeners -- to think about the mentors in your life. What does that relationship mean to you? What would you say to that person now? Grab your favorite hot beverage and pull up a chair as we spill the tea on some of our meaningful mentoring moments!
2021-02-2334 min
MentorChatS1 E2 - Mentoring MythsEpisode 2 - Mentoring Myths
In our last episode, we talked about how important mentoring is. So why isn't everyone mentoring? In this episode, we're going to tackle mentoring myths. From "I don't have time" to "my kid doesn't need a mentor," we're discussing things people may think about mentoring that aren't necessarily true. Tune in to learn more about how you can make mentoring a perfect fit for you or a young person in your life.
Additional Resources
MentoringPittsburgh.org -- check out our trainings, Online Resource Library and upcoming even...2021-02-0920 min
MentorChatS1 E1 - Why Mentoring MattersEpisode 1 - Why Mentoring?
Obviously given the title of our podcast -- Mentor Chat -- you know we're talking all things mentoring. But in this first episode, we're going to lay the groundwork for all our discussions moving forward. Why mentoring? We're going to help you explore how mentoring may have impacted your life. Who helped you get to where you are today? Who are those people who have always been there for you? Now more than ever, caring connections and strong relationships are important and we're going to talk about how mentoring plays an important role in our...2021-01-2125 min
The YouSchool Podcast037 Dan Horgan -- Designing Effective Mentor MomentsDaniel Horgan is the Senior Director of Corporate Engagement for MENTOR. In this role, he is responsible for building and managing corporate partnerships that help close the youth mentoring gap in America while meeting business goals. A volunteer role with a YMCA summer camp at the age of 12 sparked Daniel’s passion for service. At the age of 18, Daniel pioneered the first youth-led Community of Promise in Pittsburgh under Retired General Colin Powell’s national America’s Promise movement, landing him a seat on the national board of directors and recognition from President George W. Bush. Daniel has over 18 years...2019-03-0227 min