Promoting Connection Tips

Recognize relationships: point out what is happening between you and your mentee. “We’ve been meeting for over six months. What have been some of your favorite moments?”

Speak through a parts view: name that more than one thing can be true in any moment. “A part of me is happy that we got to meet today. And a part of me is sad that our meeting needs to end now.”

Be real about you: name how you feel in the moment. “I’m feeling frustrated this activity I planned isn’t working. I need to take a minute to be a friend to my feelings.”