Introduction to Mentoring (CPD)

TRAINING OVERVIEW

This introduction course is perfect for volunteers and those new to mentoring, it will develop their understanding and knowledge of core concepts and types of mentoring. The course includes group discussions and a Q&A segment with mentees and experienced mentors.

“A comprehensive and thoroughly inspiring day of training that is uniquely geared at meeting the needs of young people in the UK”.

Kelley Fields (Psychotherapist student)

TRAINING OUTLINE

This training will:

• Correctly define mentoring
• Explore types of mentoring
• Demonstrate using creativity in mentoring
• Provide theories in giving feedback
• Examine the psychology of mentoring
• Identify your mentoring identity
• Demonstrate the impact of personal bias in mentoring

Our trainers will provide you with the space to reflect to enhance your mentoring practice.

TRAINING OUTCOMES

Trainees will increase their awareness of:

• Need for youth mentoring
• Ethics of youth mentoring
• Associated Carl Rogers’ theories
• Signposting to local agencies
• Importance of setting boundaries
• Mentoring session structures