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SUMMARY:Day 3: Mental Health & Dis-Ease
DESCRIPTION:Mental Health & Dis-Ease \nAdolescence is a crucial period for developing and maintaining the habits important for mental health\, but some adolescents are at greater risk of mental health conditions due to material disadvantages\, stigma\, discrimination or exclusion\, and/or lack of access to quality support and services. This is why mentoring is so critical. A supportive adult presence – that allows for a shared connection and vulnerability – contributes to positive growth and adaptation. Come and learn how to promote resiliency among young people in this virtual training\, targeted to both staff and mentors. \nAttend all 4 and receive a certificate of completion* \nImportance of Healing for Our Well-being: For Us & the Youth We Serve\nTrauma and healing series in Brockton.\n1. Trauma Informed Care on Sept. 19 in person 10am-12pm\n2. Healing on Oct. 10 virtual 10-11:30am\n3. Mental Health on Nov. 14 in person 10am-12pm\n4. Well-being on Dec. 12 virtual 10-11am \n  \nREGISTER
URL:https://massmentors.org/event/day-3-mental-health-dis-ease/
LOCATION:Converge Center\, 1367 Main Street\, Brockton\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health and Wellness,Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Rosie McMahan":MAILTO:rmcmahan@massmentors.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241112T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241112T130000
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SUMMARY:Cultural Responsiveness
DESCRIPTION:The ability to connect across cultures is key to supporting our work with youth and caregivers. This interactive training will help participants understand dimensions of identity and culture and the ways that prejudices and bias hamper opportunities for connection. This introductory training helps program staff explore personal dynamics of power and privilege and begin to develop strategies to increase both personal and organizational capacity to practice cultural responsiveness. \n  \nREGISTER
URL:https://massmentors.org/event/cultural-responsiveness/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Rosie McMahan":MAILTO:rmcmahan@massmentors.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241106T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241106T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T084651
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T172220Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to the Mentoring Mindset
DESCRIPTION:This training is intended to provide youth program staff with the capacity building needed to understand the critical components of the “Mentoring Mindset.” Each participant will leave with knowledge of the four core components and how they influence our work as mentors and mentees in our organization and communities. We will also unpack how this mentoring mindset can be shared with our volunteers and partners to provide shared understanding of our work. The goal for the “Mentoring Mindset” framework and training is to shift the way that relationships are created\, sustained\, and leveraged to deepen the shared responsibility of realizing each person’s full potential and their capacity to influence their communities. \n  \nREGISTER
URL:https://massmentors.org/event/introduction-to-the-mentoring-mindset/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Janeen Smith":MAILTO:jsmith@massmentors.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241010T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241010T113000
DTSTAMP:20260424T084651
CREATED:20240910T155321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T155321Z
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SUMMARY:Day 2: Importance of Healing for Our Well-being: Healing Practices
DESCRIPTION:Healing Practices: \nOver the past 50 years\, the field of psychology and medicine has learned a lot about the causes and effects of trauma on the human mind\, body and spirit. Trauma Informed Care was developed as an approach\, which takes trauma into account when diagnosing and treating individuals. But what if we also respect the parts of a person that are vibrant\, strong and undamaged? What if we acknowledge the role that healing plays in our lives and the lives of young people? A Healing Centered Approach\, expands the vision of trauma informed care to include a more holistic understanding of ourselves\, especially as it relates to caring for youth. This workshop will provide knowledge and strategies to being in relationship with young people in a way that honors them as whole people and promotes well-being. \nAttend all 4 and receive a certificate of completion* \nImportance of Healing for Our Well-being: For Us & the Youth We Serve\nTrauma and healing series in Brockton.\n1. Trauma Informed Care on Sept. 19 in person 10am-12pm\n2. Healing on Oct. 10 virtual 10-11:30am\n3. Mental Health on Nov. 14 in person 10am-12pm\n4. Well-being on Dec. 12 virtual 10-11am \n  \nREGISTER
URL:https://massmentors.org/event/day-2-importance-of-healing-for-our-well-being-healing-practices/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Health and Wellness,Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Rosie McMahan":MAILTO:rmcmahan@massmentors.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T084651
CREATED:20240815T154144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T155440Z
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SUMMARY:Day 1: Importance of Healing for Our Well-being: Trauma Informed Practices
DESCRIPTION:Day 1: Importance of Healing for Our Well-being: Trauma Informed Practices \nTrauma Informed Practices: \nMany youth in our communities have experienced trauma\, the effects of which can be long-lasting and significant and can create barriers to forming relationships with supportive adults. This training includes a review of key terms and language and shares trauma-informed care practices and methods which can be employed to promote both resiliency and self-care. With a better understanding of trauma and its impact on youth\, staff can structure programming that leverages the resilience possessed by youth and promotes healing environments. \nImportance of Healing for Our Well-being: For Us & the Youth We Serve \nTrauma and healing series in Brockton. \n  \nREGISTER\n  \n1. Trauma Informed Care on Sept. 19 in person 10am-12pm \n2. Healing on Oct. 10 virtual 10-11:30am \n3. Mental Health on Nov. 14 in person 10am-12pm \n4. Well-being on Dec. 12 virtual 10-11am
URL:https://massmentors.org/event/day-1-importance-of-healing-for-our-well-being-trauma-informed-practices/
LOCATION:Ifsi\, 863 Crescent Street\, Brockton\, MA\, 02302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health and Wellness,Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Rosie McMahan":MAILTO:rmcmahan@massmentors.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240718T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240718T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T084651
CREATED:20240604T142519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240607T143532Z
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SUMMARY:Youth Voice
DESCRIPTION:Youth voice refers to the ideas\, opinions\, experiences\, attitudes\, knowledge\, and actions of young people\, yet adults often struggle to authentically incorporate youth voice into programming. This training provides participants with tools and techniques to integrate youth input at both programmatic and organizational levels. Discussion includes why we should value integrating youth voice into what we do\, and sharing expertise in the room about practices across organizations. \n  \nREGISTER
URL:https://massmentors.org/event/youth-voice/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Lauren McCabe":MAILTO:lmccabe@massmentors.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240605T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240605T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T084651
CREATED:20240509T151307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T173128Z
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SUMMARY:Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth
DESCRIPTION:This training provides participants with skills\, knowledge\, and strategies to create a supportive environment for LGBTQ+ youth. Participants will learn key terms and the difference between sexual orientation and gender\, as well as the types of discrimination LGBTQ youth experience in Massachusetts. At the end of the session\, participants will learn best practices and develop action plans for their organizations to best support LGBTQ youth. \n\nREGISTER
URL:https://massmentors.org/event/supporting-lgbtq-youth/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Janeen Smith":MAILTO:jsmith@massmentors.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240604T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240604T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T084651
CREATED:20240509T180116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T171832Z
UID:41429-1717502400-1717513200@massmentors.org
SUMMARY:Social Emotional Learning - Brockton
DESCRIPTION:At this training you’ll gain valuable insights into how SEL can help students develop skills essential for success in school\, career\, and life. At the heart of this training is the understanding that building strong\, supportive relationships with students is key to promoting their social and emotional wellbeing. Our trainer will provide you with a framework for understanding SEL and share practical suggestions for implementing SEL practices in out-of-school-time (OST) settings. By focusing on our own social and emotional skills\, we can model and support SEL growth in young people\, helping them become thriving and engaged adults. \nThis training is in person at SABURA Youth Program\, Inc. in Brockton MA. \nREGISTER
URL:https://massmentors.org/event/social-emotional-learning-for-brockton-youth-serving-organizations/
LOCATION:SABURA Youth Program\, Inc.\, 20 Union Street\, Brockton\, MA\, 02301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health and Wellness,Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Natalie Spriggs":MAILTO:nspriggs@massmentors.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240522T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240522T113000
DTSTAMP:20260424T084651
CREATED:20240423T142650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T142650Z
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SUMMARY:Meeting the Needs of Immigrant Youth
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is designed to improve understanding of immigrant youth and their families. At MMP\, we believe that every young person deserves access to caring relationships with adults that support their development.\n\nImmigrant youth are among today’s most vulnerable people.\nResearch indicates that immigrant youth face increased risk of PTSD\, depression and other mental health issues.\n\nMentoring programs can be challenged in meeting the needs of immigrant youth. This workshop is designed to provide information and guidance on how best to respond to the care needs of immigrant youth. Join Rosie McMahan in conversation with Simon Crawford Muscat. He works at Jewish Family Services. JFS resettles refugees fleeing their homelands in partnership with HIAS (formerly the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society) and the State Department. In the past five years JFS resettled over 2\,000 refugees and humanitarian arrivals from around the world to Western Mass– their new home. \nAbout Simon Crawford Muscat \nBorn in Amherst\, Massachusetts\, Simon works at the Jewish Family Service of Western Massachusetts in their New American Program\, serving Refugees\, Asylum Seekers\, and new entrants as they navigate the complex set of cultural\, economic\, language\, etc. barriers new arrivals experience upon their entrance into the US. Starting there as an MMP AmeriCorps Ambassador in 2022\, Simon is committed to working and advocating to create a more just & kind world. \nAbout Rosie McMahan \nRosie McMahan worked within the Boston area for over 25 years. Along with developing and implementing services for youth\, she provided counseling and education to youth and you-serving adults in a variety of settings including schools\, health clinics\, and court systems. She has presented at conferences and facilitated workshops on the local\, national\, and international level and written curricula for classroom and non-classroom settings. Receiving her M.Ed. from Harvard Graduate School of Education\, she directed CASPAR Youth Services for over 10 years\, a program dedicated to the lives of young people struggling with alcohol and other drugs. Additionally\, she has run a small private practice called Optimistic Options. She also organizes and/or participates in community- based activities attempting to address inequities and effect social change. Rosie has expertise in the area of trauma and healing and is a published other on the topic. Her book\, Fortunate Daughter\, A Memoir of Reconciliation has been awarded first place in the Chanticlear International Book Awards 2023. In this book\, Rosie offers the reader a portrait of childhood abuse\, followed by the difficult and painful task of healing — a journey that\, in the end\, reveals the complicated and nuanced venture of repair\, reconciliation and the freedom that comes along with it. She brings both personal experience and a solid understanding of the current research and findings to support and promote healing in her work with MMP. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nREGISTER
URL:https://massmentors.org/event/meeting-the-needs-of-immigrant-youth/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Rosie McMahan":MAILTO:rmcmahan@massmentors.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240520T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240521T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T084651
CREATED:20240403T164643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T171336Z
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SUMMARY:The Essentials: Training for Youth-Serving Providers Who Mentor Black Young Men
DESCRIPTION:  \nThrough a grant awarded by The Black Male Advancement Office\, MMP welcomes the Essentials Curriculum Mentor Training: \nMMP is excited to invite curriculum specialists from MENTOR affiliates\, Marcus Strother and LaNelle Ramey to facilitate a 9-hour 2-day training session\, which will consist of three modules requiring: \nExamination of cultural competencies\, including an exploration of personal views on privilege and race\, providing tools for building ethnic/racial pride. \nIdentification of social capital and related empowerment of mentee and family\, and the importance of racial identity. \nExploration of research-based strategies and approaches that can assist mentors as they embrace a critical consciousness in their work with young Black males. \nLunch will be provided*\n\n\n\n\nThis training will be 2 days.  \n10:00AM – 4:00PM on Monday\, May 20th  \n&  \n10:00AM – 4:00PM on Tuesday\, May 21st. \n\nNortheastern Crossing\, 1175 Tremont Street\, Boston\, MA 02120 \n\nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://massmentors.org/event/the-essentials-training-for-youth-serving-providers-who-mentor-black-young-men/
LOCATION:Northeastern Crossing\, 1175 Tremont Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02120\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Natalie Spriggs":MAILTO:nspriggs@massmentors.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T084651
CREATED:20240403T163903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T163903Z
UID:41327-1715853600-1715860800@massmentors.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Disability & Inclusion: Building an Inclusive Volunteer Program
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that one in four people in the U.S. has a disability at any point in time? Statistically speaking\, if you serve more than four youth and/or work with more than four volunteers\, you are working with people with disabilities in your program. Join Partners for Youth with Disabilities to learn about disability inclusion best practices\, promising models\, and available resources. Increase your confidence\, knowledge and skills and be prepared to take the next step in your organization’s disability inclusion journey. \n  \nKristin Humphrey\, National Disability Mentoring Programs Director\, has been involved with mentoring for over a decade\, beginning with her role as a volunteer mentor. She has worked with youth with disabilities for the past fifteen years and founded a club at Connecticut College that facilitated group mentoring for siblings of youth with disabilities. She co-authored the manuscript\, “Expanding Horizons: A Pilot Mentoring Program Linking College/Graduate Students and Teens with ASD\,” which was published in the Journal of Clinical Pediatrics in 2015. Kristin has presented regionally\, nationally and globally on the topics of mentoring and inclusion. She co-authored the Inclusive Mentoring for Youth with Disabilities Supplement to the Elements of Effective Practice for Mentoring\, which was published in January of 2023 by MENTOR National. Kristin graduated magna cum laude from Connecticut College with a BA in Psychology and was a selected scholar for the Holleran Center’s Program in Community Action and Public Policy. She holds a Master’s in Public Administration from Clark University and a graduate certificate in Human Service Management from Clark University. \n  \nREGISTER
URL:https://massmentors.org/event/introduction-to-disability-inclusion-building-an-inclusive-volunteer-program/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Rosie McMahan":MAILTO:rmcmahan@massmentors.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T084651
CREATED:20240301T203601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T203601Z
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SUMMARY:Generative Conflict & Restorative Approaches
DESCRIPTION:Generative Conflict & Restorative Approaches: \nIn this workshop\, participants will be invited to.. \n– consider frameworks and approaches to relationship building\, mentorship\, youth development\, and strengthening community \n– reflect on ones relationship to conflict \n– explore what it means to hold space for conflict and deep listening \n– learn about restorative practices and restorative justice \n– practice listening techniques and other restorative communication skills \n– connect metaphors and inspiration from nature with transformative justice and relationships \n– share ideas and experiences related to joy/laughter and generosity/vulnerability \n  \nREGISTER\nFacilitated by DIAL/SELF Youth & Community Services \nTrainers: \nKaydance Scotto is the Restorative Relationships Corps Coordinator at DIAL/SELF Youth & Community Services. They have been an AmeriCorps Program Coordinator since 2014\, after completing two years of AmeriCorps service. In their role\, and in their life\, Kaydance has been committed to building supportive relationships\, effective communication skills\, and intentional learning spaces. They appreciate learning from nature and using creative approaches to make meaningful connections. \nMatt Ashby is the AmeriCorps Programs Director at DIAL/SELF Youth & Community Services. Before becoming the director in 2012\, he served two terms of AmeriCorps – a VISTA member with DIAL/SELF and a Public Allies member in Connecticut. Matt aspires to be of use in some way.
URL:https://massmentors.org/event/generative-conflict-restorative-approaches/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Rosie McMahan":MAILTO:rmcmahan@massmentors.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240404T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240404T113000
DTSTAMP:20260424T084651
CREATED:20240308T210113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T205440Z
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SUMMARY:The Mentoring Institute: Matching and Supporting with Care
DESCRIPTION:Learn from MMP staff and each other about the most effective practices to help mentors and mentees build and sustain successful relationships with each other. This introductory training will focus on topics ranging from communication and feedback between mentors\, mentees\, and staff on difficult issues to cultural diversity issues that arise in mentoring relationships. \n  \nREGISTER
URL:https://massmentors.org/event/the-mentoring-institute-matching-and-supporting-with-care/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Lauren McCabe":MAILTO:lmccabe@massmentors.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240329T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240329T143000
DTSTAMP:20260424T084651
CREATED:20240117T162034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T175312Z
UID:40283-1711717200-1711722600@massmentors.org
SUMMARY:Beyond Imposter Syndrome: Dismantling Internalized Oppression with Collective Accountability
DESCRIPTION:Addressing internalized oppression is essential for generating systemic change\, as it drives marginalized communities to believe and uphold the negative messages and stereotypes used to oppress them. This training aims to identify and address the manifestation of internalized oppression\, particularly through imposter syndrome\, which results in self-doubt\, shame\, and other negative emotions that hinder personal and professional growth. Viewing this issue through a collective accountability lens\, participants will embrace healing and transformation by voicing the changes they wish to experience within their organization. \n  \nBy the end of the workshop\, participants will have \n• Examined the link between internalized oppression and imposter syndrome. \n• Shared their beliefs\, values\, or perceptions about their worth\, leadership\, and productivity. \n• Selected the systemic changes they desire in their organizational practices. \n• Brainstormed strategies to advocate for the organizational changes they desire. \n  \nREGISTER
URL:https://massmentors.org/event/beyond-imposter-syndrome-dismantling-internalized-oppression-with-collective-accountability/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Health and Wellness,Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Rosie McMahan":MAILTO:rmcmahan@massmentors.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240306T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240306T183000
DTSTAMP:20260424T084651
CREATED:20240215T202733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240229T221856Z
UID:40505-1709744400-1709749800@massmentors.org
SUMMARY:Peer to Peer Advocacy Training with MMP's Youth Leadership Council
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an empowering “Peer to Peer Advocacy Training” hosted by the Mass Mentoring Partnership Youth Leadership Council! \nGet ready to enhance your advocacy skills as our junior and senior leaders guide you through the ins and outs of effective advocacy. During this workshop\, you’ll dive deep into various aspects of advocacy\, including: \n🔹 Understanding the importance of youth activism \n🔹 Exploring the role of youth voice in the legislative process \n🔹 Learning how to prepare for meetings with legislators \n🔹 Gaining insights into effective communication strategies \n🔹 Discovering ways to advocate for mentoring relationships and other meaningful causes \nBe prepared to make a difference as we gear up for Youth Mentoring Day on March 21st\, 2024 taking place at the State House. \nDon’t miss out on this opportunity to educate\, inspire\, and empower each other to advocate for causes that matter to us. Let’s ignite change together! \nThe workshop will be led by our very own Youth Leaders who are passionate about making a difference. \nSee you there! \n  \nREGISTER
URL:https://massmentors.org/event/peer-to-peer-advocacy-training-with-mmps-youth-leadership-council/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240305T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240305T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T084651
CREATED:20240117T154043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240117T154043Z
UID:40281-1709631000-1709640000@massmentors.org
SUMMARY:Social Emotional Learning ASOST Training
DESCRIPTION:We believe that when adults have stronger SEL skills\, young people will too. Building strong\, supportive relationships with young people is key to building their essential life skills. We’ll review frameworks for understanding SEL\, and share practical suggestions for implementing SEL practices with young people in a way that affirms their strengths and identities\, and helps us avoid common “equity detours” that may cause more harm than good. By focusing on our own SEL skills\, we can model and support SEL growth in young people\, helping them become thriving and engaged adults. Join us to learn more! \n  \nREGISTER
URL:https://massmentors.org/event/social-emotional-learning-asost-training/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Lauren McCabe":MAILTO:lmccabe@massmentors.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T084651
CREATED:20240116T185804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T202657Z
UID:40278-1709200800-1709211600@massmentors.org
SUMMARY:White Saviorism: Impact on Mentoring Relationships
DESCRIPTION:Mentoring relationships and programs have the power to reproduce racial inequity. Mentors and mentoring programs have a moral obligation to do no harm to the youth and families engaged in their mentoring relationships and programs. In this workshop\, participants explore what white saviorism looks like as well as the harmful impact it has on youth. Participants will develop the ability to recognize white saviorism in mentoring relationships and programs and explore concrete strategies to combat its harmful effects. \n  \nREGISTER
URL:https://massmentors.org/event/white-saviorism-asost-training/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Janeen Smith":MAILTO:jsmith@massmentors.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240207T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240207T140000
DTSTAMP:20260424T084651
CREATED:20240131T184148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T202228Z
UID:40390-1707307200-1707314400@massmentors.org
SUMMARY:Navigating Microaggressions and Implicit Bias in Helping Professions
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will define implicit bias\, microaggressions\, and show us how unchecked bias can lead us to commit microaggressions in our everyday lives. There will be engaging videos\, scenarios and other methods of learning to help deepen the understanding of these terms as well as gain strategies on intervention methods. \nFacilitated by: Wellness for the Culture\nHosted by: Mass Mentoring Partnership\nSponsored by: Youth Mental Health Coalition \nREGISTER
URL:https://massmentors.org/event/navigating-microaggressions-and-implicit-bias-in-helping-professions/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240130T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240130T110000
DTSTAMP:20260424T084651
CREATED:20231204T173744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231204T200902Z
UID:40194-1706605200-1706612400@massmentors.org
SUMMARY:The Mentoring Institute: Navigating Relationship Closure and Transition
DESCRIPTION:Youth mentoring research suggests that failing to provide resolution or a clear closure process at the end of a mentoring relationship can be damaging for mentees who’ve been let down by other relationships with adults. An appropriately timed closure process is key for effectively closing a youth mentoring relationship. Even under non-ideal or unexpected circumstances\, healthy closure provides mentees with an opportunity to reflect on their experience and move forward in their life. Come prepared to learn the philosophy and management of good closure. \n  \nREGISTER
URL:https://massmentors.org/event/closure-elements-of-effective-practice/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Rosie McMahan":MAILTO:rmcmahan@massmentors.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240123T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240123T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T084651
CREATED:20231128T202326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231128T202326Z
UID:40169-1706004000-1706011200@massmentors.org
SUMMARY:Antiracism & Storytelling: Meaning Making in Meaningful Ways
DESCRIPTION:Antiracism & Storytelling: Meaning Making in Meaningful Ways \n  \nIn this workshop\, playwright\, producer\, and PhD candidate Paul Michael Thomson empowers participants to share their stories and guides them in listening to others’. Led by the principle that one of the most powerful tools for community building is believing each others’ stories\, Paul Michael shares the historical precedent for personal narrative’s ability to break down systemic barriers. In so doing\, he creates a space where story transcends plot and hearing becomes listening. Come prepared to write\, receive\, and get curious about others! Everyone has a story. \n  \nREGISTER
URL:https://massmentors.org/event/antiracism-storytelling-meaning-making-in-meaningful-ways/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Rosie McMahan":MAILTO:rmcmahan@massmentors.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240111T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240111T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T084651
CREATED:20231128T194619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231128T194619Z
UID:40164-1704967200-1704978000@massmentors.org
SUMMARY:Social Emotional Learning - Falmouth MA
DESCRIPTION:Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Training: Join us at our Social Emotional Learning (SEL) training\, where you’ll gain valuable insights into how SEL can help students develop skills essential for success in school\, career\, and life. At the heart of this training is the understanding that building strong\, supportive relationships with students is key to promoting their social and emotional wellbeing. Our trainer will provide you with a framework for understanding SEL and share practical suggestions for implementing SEL practices in out-of-school-time (OST) settings. By focusing on our own social and emotional skills\, we can model and support SEL growth in young people\, helping them become thriving and engaged adults. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to deepen your relationships with students and take concrete actions to improve their social and emotional learning. \nThis event is in-person at the Falmouth Public Library in Falmouth\, MA. \n  \nREGISTER
URL:https://massmentors.org/event/social-emotional-learning-falmouth-ma/
LOCATION:Falmouth Public Library\, 300 Main Street\, Falmouth\, MA\, 02540\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health and Wellness,Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Natalie Spriggs":MAILTO:nspriggs@massmentors.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240110T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240110T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T084651
CREATED:20231128T193758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231128T193758Z
UID:40162-1704880800-1704888000@massmentors.org
SUMMARY:Youth Mental Health & Well-Being
DESCRIPTION:Adolescence is a crucial period for developing and maintaining the habits important for mental health and well-being\, but some adolescents are at greater risk of mental health conditions due to their living conditions\, stigma\, discrimination or exclusion\, or lack of access to quality support and services. This is why mentoring is so critical. A supportive adult presence – that allows for a shared connection and vulnerability – contributes to positive growth and adaptation\, nearly fours years after COVID entered our lives. Come and learn how to promote resiliency among young people in this training\, targeted to direct service youth workers and mentors. \n  \nLearning Objectives: Participants will identify many of the mental health issues that youth are currently facing with particular mention of the rise in both isolation and suicide in the US at this time. Participants will expand their understanding of the general & specific things one can do about it in their role as mentor. Participants will examine the role that their culture plays in understanding how best to respond to young people when they are struggling. Participants will increase their understanding of the role that caring relationships with adults can have on a young person’s overall sense of well-being. \n  \nREGISTER
URL:https://massmentors.org/event/youth-mental-health-well-being/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Health and Wellness,Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Rosie McMahan":MAILTO:rmcmahan@massmentors.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231221T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231221T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T084651
CREATED:20231113T184620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231113T184620Z
UID:40083-1703151000-1703160000@massmentors.org
SUMMARY:Cultural Responsiveness - Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Building on the work from Cultural Responsiveness Part 1\, participants will take a deeper dive into actionable\, culturally responsive practices to increase their capacity to serve youth. This training will also explore organizational practices to support participants to structure programming to support equity and belonging for all youth. \nREGISTER
URL:https://massmentors.org/event/cultural-responsiveness-part-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Janeen Smith":MAILTO:jsmith@massmentors.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231219T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231219T113000
DTSTAMP:20260424T084651
CREATED:20231113T184209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231218T212352Z
UID:40081-1702978200-1702985400@massmentors.org
SUMMARY:POSTPONED - The Mentoring Institute: Matching and Supporting with Care
DESCRIPTION:Learn from MMP staff and each other about the most effective practices to help mentors and mentees build and sustain successful relationships with each other. This introductory training will focus on topics ranging from communication and feedback between mentors\, mentees\, and staff on difficult issues to cultural diversity issues that arise in mentoring relationships. \nNote: This event has been postponed. We will share the new date in early January.
URL:https://massmentors.org/event/matching-match-support/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Lauren McCabe":MAILTO:lmccabe@massmentors.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231212T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231212T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T084651
CREATED:20231113T183625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231113T183625Z
UID:40079-1702375200-1702386000@massmentors.org
SUMMARY:Healing Happens: Trauma Informed Practices
DESCRIPTION:Many youth in our communities have experienced trauma\, the effects of which can be long-lasting and significant and can create barriers. Many youth have also experienced healing\, the effects of which can be long-lasting and significant and can create opportunities. This training includes a review of key terms and language and shares trauma-informed care & healing practices which can be employed to promote both resiliency and self-care. With a better understanding of trauma & healing and its impact on youth\, staff can structure programming that leverages the resilience possessed by youth and promotes healing environments. \n\nGoals & Objectives\n\nParticipants will expand their view of trauma informed care to encompass the importance and presence of healing.\nParticipants will gain skills to promote healing in their work with young people\nParticipants will identify healing in the lives of young people who have experienced trauma.\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://massmentors.org/event/healing-happens-trauma-informed-practices/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Health and Wellness,Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Rosie McMahan":MAILTO:rmcmahan@massmentors.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231206T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231206T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T084651
CREATED:20231113T181658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231113T181658Z
UID:40077-1701855000-1701864000@massmentors.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Cultural Responsiveness
DESCRIPTION:The ability to connect across cultures is key to supporting our work with youth and caregivers. This interactive training will help participants understand dimensions of identity and culture and the ways that prejudices and bias hamper opportunities for connection in mentoring relationships. This introductory training helps program staff explore personal dynamics of power and privilege and begin to develop strategies to increase our personal capacity to practice cultural responsiveness. \nREGISTER
URL:https://massmentors.org/event/introduction-to-cultural-responsiveness/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Janeen Smith":MAILTO:jsmith@massmentors.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231121T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231121T113000
DTSTAMP:20260424T084651
CREATED:20231017T203949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231020T193314Z
UID:40008-1700559000-1700566200@massmentors.org
SUMMARY:ASOST Empowering Youth Adult Relationships (EYAR)
DESCRIPTION:Building on the work of the Search Institute\, this training will prepare adults to develop relationships that powerfully and positively shape young people’s identities that help them develop thriving mindsets and create opportunities for young people to share their opinions\, thoughts\, and voice in programming. This interactive training is designed to build knowledge\, skills\, and attitudes that enhance the capacity of adults to connect and to support the development of empowering youth-adult relationships. \n  \nREGISTER
URL:https://massmentors.org/event/asost-empowering-youth-adult-relationships-eyar/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Melany Mendoza":MAILTO:mmendoza@massmentors.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T084651
CREATED:20231017T210523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231020T190641Z
UID:40013-1700145000-1700150400@massmentors.org
SUMMARY:The Mentoring Institute: Screening for Success
DESCRIPTION:The Mentoring Institute: Screening for Success \nThis interactive training draws on the most up-to-date research on the qualities and characteristics that can be sought and nurtured in volunteers to help them to build successful mentoring relationships. Participants will learn current screening practices and tools\, and monitoring process to maximize safety for youth as recommended by the Elements of Effective Practice\, the nationally recognized standards in the field. \n  \nREGISTER\nNote: Registration for The Mentoring Institute: Best Practices for Recruitment and Screening for Success are the same – if you would like to sign up for only one portion of the session\, you can do so while selecting your ticket type.
URL:https://massmentors.org/event/the-mentoring-institute-screening-for-success/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Janeen Smith":MAILTO:jsmith@massmentors.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T143000
DTSTAMP:20260424T084651
CREATED:20231017T203703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231020T190933Z
UID:40006-1700139600-1700145000@massmentors.org
SUMMARY:The Mentoring Institute: Best Practices in Recruitment
DESCRIPTION:The Mentoring Institute: Best Practices in Recruitment \nThis training provides participants with basic principles for marketing a mentoring program and recruiting volunteers to mentor youth. Topics include how to develop a year-round recruitment plan that includes goals\, marketing and outreach strategies\, and success measures; develop a persuasive plan to promote a mentoring program and recruit the right volunteers; and more easily access resources and build relationships for marketing and mentor recruitment. \n  \nREGISTER\nNote: Registration for The Mentoring Institute: Best Practices for Recruitment and Screening for Success are the same – if you would like to sign up for only one portion of the session\, you can do so while selecting your ticket type.
URL:https://massmentors.org/event/recruitment-screening-eep/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Janeen Smith":MAILTO:jsmith@massmentors.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231108T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231108T133000
DTSTAMP:20260424T084651
CREATED:20231017T201859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231020T185353Z
UID:40000-1699444800-1699450200@massmentors.org
SUMMARY:Nature Therapy as a Form of Mindfulness
DESCRIPTION:Forest Bathing in the social media age virtual presentation \nBy Todd Lynch\, Association of Nature and Forest Therapy certified guide  \n  \nCome join Todd Lynch on a virtual experience of Forest Bathing. Todd will share why Forest Bathing is relevant today to help empower young people to restore resilience and connection within themselves and their communities. You will learn the background of the practice as well as some of the latest research around the benefits of greenspace on our physical and psychological well-being. Todd will also share some ways to explore the practice on your own. A Forest Bathing walk grants us the opportunity to slow down and allow our bodies to engage all of our senses. Forest Bathing re-aligns our rhythms with the landscape\, allowing our senses a respite from everyday demands and uncertainties. It’s a chance to remember ourselves and the joyful relationships that await us outside.  \n\nMay I walk everyday on the banks of the water\, may my soul rest on the branches of trees which I planted\, may I refresh myself under the shadow of my sycamore. \n – Egyptian tomb inscription from 1400 BCE  \n\nProgram Outline: \nWelcome  \nA slideshow review of the practice\,  \nShort\, guided experience  \nTea together.  \n\nParticipants would need  to bring/have:  \nAn object they’ve found outdoors\, a plant or a view out the window.   \nA cup/mug of water/tea/coffee  \n  \nWhat does forest bathing have to do with mentoring?\nIf you were at the recent Research Corner with Dr. Sherry Hamby\, you learned about the value of resiliency dosage. What can we do – as caring adults – to foster a young person’s resiliency dosage? A number of ways\, especially sharing and making accessible mindfulness techniques. Guess what? Nature therapy is a tried and true method of being calm and quiet amongst the trees. Observing nature around you whilst breathing deeply can help both adults and children de-stress and boost health and wellbeing in a natural way. And it’s FREE!\n  \nTodd Lynch Bio \n\nTodd is a certified Forest and Nature Therapy guide. He received this credential through the Association of Forest and Nature Therapy training program. It is a 6-month intensive course that includes pre- requisites in Wilderness First Aid/CPR as well as native plant identification. As an artist and landscape designer\, Todd has collaborated on healing gardens\, native\, medicinal plantings and art installations across the US. He lives in Western Massachusetts. He has received multiple Massachusetts Cultural Council grants for environmental art installation and education. Todd has also lectured at universities\, garden organizations and apothecaries about medicinal plants in the landscape and has served as a design critic at the Conway School of Landscape Design\, Smith College and UMass Amherst. He blogs about the intersections of landscape\, wellness and art on Instagram @ecotropy.  \nVisit \nwww.ecotropy.net to learn more. \nFor more information please contact Todd: \n413.320.2736 \ntodd@ecotropy.net \n\nREGISTER
URL:https://massmentors.org/event/nature-therapy-as-a-form-of-mindfulness/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Health and Wellness,Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Rosie McMahan":MAILTO:rmcmahan@massmentors.org
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