Teen Programming Soars Teen mentoring in Moab won a big boost of support. In July 2023, the Utah Department of Workforce Services awarded a TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) grant to fund a three-year position at Grand Area Mentoring. Teresa Munisteri joined the team as outreach specialist in September. The outreach specialist assists [...]
Live Advanced Mentor Training: Facilitating Attuned Interactions Part 2 w/ Dr. Julia Pryce When: April 11, 5-6pm Where: Zoom; look on email for link In this session, Dr. Pryce will briefly review the concept of attunement and the Mentoring FAN, as discussed during session 1. She will then unpack the elements of attunement. Participants [...]
Mentoring Idea: Choose your own adventure with Raven’s Rim & NAVTEK! This is for community-based matches in grade 6 and above. Select from Ziplining, Via Ferrata, Arches Safari, Canyoneering, Rafting, and more! Contact Teresa to identify an activity and time slot to book. We will find an open time that works for you and your [...]
Advanced Mentor Training: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; a Primer w/ Dr. Nan Marquardt When: February 22, 4:30–5:30pm Where: Middle School Lecture Hall In her book, Older and Wiser, Dr. Jean Rhodes writes: “…although rarely acknowledged and not particularly systematic, formal mentors draw on a wide array of established therapeutic techniques. For example, as mentors encourage their [...]
January – National Mentoring Month This month, our nation celebrates mentoring in all its forms. Mentors and mentees deserve thanks for engaging in one of humankind’s most important practices – passing wisdom, respect, and love from one generation to the next, in cooperation. This month is yours. Thanks for changing lives all year round. [...]
NEW Advanced Training: Facilitating Attuned Interactions Please join us for this live Zoom training by Dr. Julia Pryce. The session will be based on her research into theories and practices of interpersonal communication between mentors and mentees. Dr. Pryce will provide recommendations for establishing trust, connection, and rapport with youth who may otherwise guard against [...]
Idea of the month #2: Explore Arches National Park! What: Mentorship in the Wild – hiking lower Courthouse Wash Where: You'll be treated to an immersive experience filled with nature engagement activities by the creek, desert ecosystem exploration, and free play amongst the canyons. Who knows, we might even have this enchanting canyon all to [...]
Moab’s New Teen Center! This has been designed as a free, safe, equitable space. It is supervised by staff at all times. (Christina and Alyssa also happen to be mentors!) Location: Moab Community Resource Center (old USU building) at 150 West 200 South (west building) Hours: open after school Monday through Thursday, 3pm-8pm. Fridays, 2pm-8pm. [...]
How can you make a real difference for deserving youth in Moab? 100% of parents report that their children are happier since starting to meet weekly with their mentors 85% of mentored youth get in less trouble at school Kids say things like: “Every day I think of my mentor. That’s why I be happy. [...]