Youth mentor
Building a mentoring relationship of trust with young people and supporting their life decisions.
Level 1 — Building a first trusting relationship with a young person
Building initial rapport and clearly explaining the counselor's role.
Meet a young man for the first time as his mentor.
Asking a young man about his interests and ambitions.
You explain to a young man the nature of your role as his mentor.
Level 2 — Listening to a young person's challenges
Actively listening to real academic and social challenges.
Listen to a young woman sharing a real academic challenge.
Understanding the social pressure a young woman faces from her surroundings.
A young woman waits for a ready-made solution from you instead of thinking for herself.
Level 3 — Motivating a young woman who has lost confidence
Building trust gradually through small goals and celebrating achievements.
A young woman doubts her personal abilities.
A young woman feels overwhelmed by large goals.
You celebrate a small achievement made by a young woman as previously agreed upon.
Level 4 — Handling a rebellious young person who rejects guidance
Gradually building trust with a resistant young person and guiding them wisely on risky decisions.
A young man completely rejects the idea of mentorship.
A young man is considering a risky decision.
A rebellious youth shows a slight openness for the first time.