Common Mental Health Challenges Training w/ Antje Rath People of all ages struggle with mental health challenges. NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, estimates one in five youth will experience a severe mental disorder.
Innovation in Mentoring IMPORTANT: In 2018, Grand Area Mentoring will roll out community-based mentoring at the middle school and high school. This means middle school and high school students will be permitted to meet with their mentors one-on-one at approved...
How to Help Your Mentee Through the Summer June, July, and August represent a wonderful opportunity to recharge your batteries, but some students balk at summer break. They miss their mentors! You have 3 options to connect...
Study: Physical Activity Spurs Happiness Mentoring data here in Moab consistently show that mentored youth are happier. Last year, for example, 100% of surveyed teachers, mentors, andparents agreed that mentored youth
Mentoring Enhanced! Starting in the fall of 2018, Grand Area Mentoring will introduce a program enhancement for students in grades seven through twelve.
It’s NOT About Play; It's all about RELATIONSHIPS! Sometimes, mentors might see their sessions as
Understanding Poverty w/ Nan Marquardt March 22nd, 4:30-5:30pm HMK Elementary School Room 141 One of the most important middle class rules is that work and achievement tend to be the driving forces in decision-making. For those living in poverty, though, the driving...
TRAUMA-INFORMED MENTORING PART 2 w/ Kelly Vagts February 15th 5:30-6:30pm HMK Elementary School A Trauma Lens Part 2: Helping mentors implement a trauma-informed approach with mentees and families.
January is National Mentoring Month! This is the season to celebrate Moab’s mentors and youth. We also seek to expand opportunities for quality mentoring. Use the dates at left to update your calendar so you don’t miss…
Mentoring Idea of the Month #1: Make a (Healthy) Meal in a Mug! You need only a few ingredients, supplies, and a microwave (in the teacher’s lounge) to make this delicious recipe. It could also be a great skill for...