GrandAM February 2019 Newsletter
Using Your Trauma-Sensitive Lens Some youth have adverse experiences that [...]
Using Your Trauma-Sensitive Lens Some youth have adverse experiences that [...]
January is National Mentoring Month! This is the season to [...]
Idea of the month (reprise): Make art to support mentoring! [...]
Best of Both Worlds At first glance, school-based mentoring is [...]
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.
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
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.
Mentoring Adventures! Grand Area Mentoring is a school-based program, and most activities happen on four Moab campuses. Mentors and students may also leave school grounds in small groups for pre-approved field trips. These off-campus mentoring outings provide opportunities to broaden mentee horizons, practice skills, and strengthen the mentoring bond over enjoyable activities.