Epic, Grand Area Mentoring’s October 2026 Mentor Newsletter
Special Training Opportunities!
Charlie Appelstein is coming to Moab to train mentors, agencies, and the community! Don’t miss these important mentor trainings in October! Mentors are invited to all of the following:
1) Bringing Out the Best: Strength-Based Mentoring
Tuesday, October 27 • 10:30–Noon • Margaret Hopkin Middle School
Join Charlie for a lively, practical training on bringing a strength-based approach into your mentoring relationship. Learn ways to reframe challenging behavior, build connection and competence, and help young people see their strengths, possibilities, and potential.
2) Taking Care of Number One
Tuesday, October 27 • 5:00–6:00 PM • Margaret Hopkin Middle School
Caring for young people is meaningful work—but it’s also demanding. In this special mentor training, Charlie will explore practical ways to take care of ourselves, maintain perspective, and keep bringing patience, energy, and our best selves to mentoring.
3) Helping Children Grow Up Happy: A Community Training with Charlie Appelstein
Wednesday, October 28 • 5:00–6:30 PM • Moab Regional Hospital Education Room
Parents, teachers, mentors, and community members are invited to this engaging training on helping children and teens thrive. Charlie will share practical, strength-based strategies for building connection, encouraging resilience, responding to challenges, and helping young people grow toward happier, healthier futures.

