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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240123T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240123T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T185226
CREATED:20231128T202326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231128T202326Z
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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:20260424T185226
CREATED:20231128T194619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231128T194619Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240110T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240110T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T185226
CREATED:20231128T193758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231128T193758Z
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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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231221T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231221T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T185226
CREATED:20231113T184620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231113T184620Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231219T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231219T113000
DTSTAMP:20260424T185226
CREATED:20231113T184209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231218T212352Z
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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:20260424T185226
CREATED:20231113T183625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231113T183625Z
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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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231206T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231206T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T185226
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
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231121T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231121T113000
DTSTAMP:20260424T185226
CREATED:20231017T203949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231020T193314Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T185226
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T143000
DTSTAMP:20260424T185226
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
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231108T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231108T133000
DTSTAMP:20260424T185226
CREATED:20231017T201859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231020T185353Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231018T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231018T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T185226
CREATED:20230926T195256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230926T195256Z
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SUMMARY:Motivational Interviewing for Everyday Use
DESCRIPTION:Motivational Interviewing for Everyday Use  \nAudience:  All audiences\, mentors\, youth workers\, and staff responsible for training\, volunteers\, and community partners \nPresented by: Kaydance Scotto\, Jac Essing\, Ilani Ortiz\, and Matt Ashby \n            DIAL/SELF AmeriCorps \nPresenter profile: \nKaydance Scotto\, Jac Essing\, Ilani Ortiz\, and Matt Ashby run the DIAL/SELF AmeriCorps program in Western Massachusetts. DIAL/SELF AmeriCorps (DSAP) collaborates with local schools and youth-serving agencies to create developmental opportunities for connection\, contribution\, and growth. DSAP Members are trained to use the conversational skills of “motivational interviewing”\, alongside Positive Youth Development\, to support young people in setting goals and activating the resources they have for making progress on them. Kaydance\, Jac\, Ilani\, and Matt have a combined 24 years of experience as AmeriCorps members and staff. They have been training members and site partners in the use of Motivational Interviewing for the past 7 years.  \nMotivational Interviewing (MI) has been used in clinical settings for over 30 years. In recent years\, MI has been adapted to serve nonclinical settings\, as well. DIAL/SELF AmeriCorps has been training members and site partners to use MI to support young people in developing a stronger sense of self-efficacy in pursuit of learning goals. Members have successfully incorporated MI in a variety of settings\, from drop-in centers and afterschool programs to academic classrooms and creative programming. This workshop will provide practical information and hands-on skill-building activities for using MI to support young people with setting goals\, activating resources to achieve them\, and increasing their sense of autonomy\, connectedness\, and confidence in their ability to pursue their goals.   \nLearning objectives: \n\nParticipants will learn the spirit/principles of MI and concrete skills to implement.\nParticipants will have the opportunity to practice MI\, bring their experiences to the table\, and gain familiarity with the basic techniques.\nParticipants will build understanding of how MI can be adapted for meaningful use in multiple contexts.\n\n  \nREGISTER
URL:https://massmentors.org/event/motivational-interviewing-for-everyday-use/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Rosie McMahan":MAILTO:rmcmahan@massmentors.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230516T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230516T123000
DTSTAMP:20260424T185226
CREATED:20230419T165614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230419T165614Z
UID:39147-1684229400-1684240200@massmentors.org
SUMMARY:ASOST Supporting Immigrant Youth
DESCRIPTION:The Supporting Youth Immigrants Training aims to increase participants’ awareness and understanding of the unique challenges faced by immigrant youth in Massachusetts. With approximately one in five children being immigrants\, it is crucial for youth workers to be equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to support this group effectively. This training will delve into the experiences of immigrant youth\, with a particular focus on the power of empowering relationships in supporting their emotional and social well-being. Participants will learn about the specific needs of immigrant youth and gain practical strategies to create inclusive and responsive programming that meets their needs. By the end of the training\, participants will have a better understanding of how to support immigrant youth and create safe and supportive spaces where they can thrive. \n  \nThis training is provided at no cost for ASOST grantees thanks to generous funding from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. \n  \nREGISTER
URL:https://massmentors.org/event/asost-supporting-immigrant-youth/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Melany Mendoza":MAILTO:mmendoza@massmentors.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230511T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230511T123000
DTSTAMP:20260424T185226
CREATED:20230419T165133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230419T165133Z
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SUMMARY:ASOST Social Emotional Learning
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. \n  \nThis training is provided at no cost for ASOST grantees thanks to generous funding from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. \n  \nREGISTER
URL:https://massmentors.org/event/asost-social-emotional-learning-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Lauren McCabe":MAILTO:lmccabe@massmentors.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230502T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230502T123000
DTSTAMP:20260424T185226
CREATED:20230419T164752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230419T164752Z
UID:39143-1683019800-1683030600@massmentors.org
SUMMARY:ASOST - Closure
DESCRIPTION:In the Closure Training\, participants will be equipped with knowledge and skills to support young people in after-school programs to say goodbye effectively. The training focuses on the difficulties of ending relationships and the impact it can have on young people\, particularly during the summer months. Through exploring the research behind the importance of closure\, participants will gain insight into effective strategies to help young people manage this process. Participants will also examine their own organization’s closure strategy and how it aligns with best practices. By the end of the training\, participants will have a better understanding of the benefits of closure and be able to apply this knowledge to support the emotional well-being of the young people they serve. \n  \nThis training is provided at no cost for ASOST grantees thanks to generous funding from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. \n  \nREGISTER
URL:https://massmentors.org/event/asost-closure/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Melany Mendoza":MAILTO:mmendoza@massmentors.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230419T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230419T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T185226
CREATED:20230331T193522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230331T193522Z
UID:39106-1681909200-1681916400@massmentors.org
SUMMARY:Don't Dis Our Abilities! Professional Development Training with PYD
DESCRIPTION:Workshop Description: \nDid 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  \n \nKristin Humphrey\, Partners for Youth with Disabilities’ National Disability Mentoring Coalition 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/dont-dis-our-abilities-professional-development-training-with-pyd/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Rosie McMahan":MAILTO:rmcmahan@massmentors.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230413T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230413T123000
DTSTAMP:20260424T185226
CREATED:20230227T182436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230308T170353Z
UID:38812-1681378200-1681389000@massmentors.org
SUMMARY:ASOST White Saviorism
DESCRIPTION:After-school and out-of-school time programs play a significant role in mentoring relationships\, which can perpetuate racial inequity. It is essential for mentors and these programs to prioritize the well-being of the youth and families they serve. This workshop is designed specifically for after-school and out-of-school time programs to raise awareness of the harmful impact of white saviorism on youth and how it can manifest in mentoring relationships. Participants will develop the skills to identify white saviorism and learn effective strategies to combat its negative effects on youth and families. \nThis training is provided at no cost for ASOST grantees thanks to generous funding from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. \nREGISTER
URL:https://massmentors.org/event/asost-white-saviorism/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Melany Mendoza":MAILTO:mmendoza@massmentors.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230405T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230405T123000
DTSTAMP:20260424T185226
CREATED:20230310T152652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T190010Z
UID:38968-1680687000-1680697800@massmentors.org
SUMMARY:ASOST Social Emotional Learning
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. \nOur 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 training is provided at no cost for ASOST grantees thanks to generous funding from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. \n  \nREGISTER
URL:https://massmentors.org/event/asost-social-emotional-learning/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Melany Mendoza":MAILTO:mmendoza@massmentors.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230321T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230321T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T185226
CREATED:20230130T152520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230308T165925Z
UID:38626-1679391000-1679400000@massmentors.org
SUMMARY:ASOST 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. This virtual event is FREE thanks to  \nThis training is provided at no cost for ASOST grantees thanks to generous funding from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. \nRegister for this training
URL:https://massmentors.org/event/asost-supporting-lgbtq-youth-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Melany Mendoza":MAILTO:mmendoza@massmentors.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230315T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230315T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T185226
CREATED:20230221T195736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230221T195736Z
UID:38756-1678872600-1678881600@massmentors.org
SUMMARY:Looking at Suicide with a Racial Justice Lens
DESCRIPTION:Suicide from a Racial Justice Lens\nIn this training\, we expand the meaning of suicide as an individual self-inflected act by understanding how Death Agency and Community Care appear as vital components of the suicidal experience in the Black and Brown community. \nBy the end of the training\, participants will have\n\nDistinguished between the concept of Death Agency and suicide\nExamined the multiple purposes and meanings of suicidality\nPracticed Community Care values through prompts and strategies to support those expressing suicidal intent\n\n  \nThe Venue \nThe Link is located at 255 Main Street\, 8th Floor\, Cambridge\, Mass. It is steps away from the Kendall Square stop on the MBTA Red Line. http://www.link-kendall.org/ \n  \nWhen should I arrive? \nThe training will begin at 9:30\, but attendees are welcome to come at 9 AM to connect and eat! \n\n\n  \nREGISTER\n\n\nAbout the Presenter \nYsabel Garcia is a first-generation Dominican immigrant with a bold and ambitious mission to dive heart first into raw and honest conversations about mental health\, equity\, and suicide prevention. She is a social justice educator\, skilled dialogue facilitator\, wounded healer\, and disruptor of systems of oppression. \nShe embodies her messaging and personality through Estoy Aqui LLC\, a grassroots initiative that provides suicide prevention training and social justice education to organizations and institutions serving the Latino/x and Black community. Her main goal is to raise awareness of the underlying social\, cultural\, and racial factors that create conditions for suicide to exist in these populations. \nShe has earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Child Psychology and a Master’s Degree in Public Health from Bay Path University. \n 
URL:https://massmentors.org/event/looking-at-suicide-with-a-racial-justice-lens/
LOCATION:The Link\, 255 Main Street\, 8th Floor\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02142\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Rosie McMahan":MAILTO:rmcmahan@massmentors.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230308T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230308T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T185226
CREATED:20230214T194548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230308T170036Z
UID:38705-1678269600-1678280400@massmentors.org
SUMMARY:ASOST Healing Informed Practices
DESCRIPTION:Many young people in our communities have suffered trauma\, which can have serious and lasting effects\, hindering their ability to build relationships with supportive adults.  \nJoin us for an in-person training in Central Mass to gain a deeper understanding of this issue. The training covers key terms and language related to trauma and shares trauma-informed care practices and techniques for promoting resiliency and self-care. By gaining a better appreciation of trauma and its impact on youth\, staff can create programs that tap into the resilience of young people and foster healing environments. This is a valuable opportunity to deepen your knowledge and enhance your skills to make a lasting impact on the lives of the youth you serve. \nThis training is provided at no cost for ASOST grantees thanks to generous funding from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. \nREGISTER
URL:https://massmentors.org/event/asost-healing-informed-practices/
LOCATION:WorcLab\, 44 Portland Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Melany Mendoza":MAILTO:mmendoza@massmentors.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230307T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230307T183000
DTSTAMP:20260424T185226
CREATED:20230117T212040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230224T182226Z
UID:38538-1678208400-1678213800@massmentors.org
SUMMARY:Peer to Peer Youth Advocacy Training with the YLC
DESCRIPTION:  \nMass Mentoring Partnership’s Youth Leadership Council (YLC) will be hosting and facilitating a YOUTH ADVOCACY training. Learn more about the YLC. \n  \nRegister for this training
URL:https://massmentors.org/event/peer-to-peer-youth-advocacy-training-with-the-ylc/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Nathan Simms":MAILTO:nsimms@massmentors.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230301T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230301T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T185226
CREATED:20230130T151714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230308T170246Z
UID:38624-1677664800-1677672000@massmentors.org
SUMMARY:ASOST Youth Mental Health
DESCRIPTION:Adolescence is a critical period for developing and maintaining habits important for mental health and well-being. Some adolescents\, however\, face increased risks of mental health conditions due to factors like living conditions\, stigma\, discrimination\, or lack of access to quality support and services. This highlights the significance of supportive relationships. A supportive adult presence that fosters a shared connection and vulnerability can promote positive growth and adaptation. Join this virtual training to learn how to promote resiliency among young people. It is designed for both staff and mentors. \nThis training is provided at no cost for ASOST grantees thanks to generous funding from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. \nRegister for this training
URL:https://massmentors.org/event/asost-youth-mental-health/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Melany Mendoza":MAILTO:mmendoza@massmentors.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230215T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230215T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T185226
CREATED:20230117T210628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T144753Z
UID:38536-1676466000-1676476800@massmentors.org
SUMMARY:Exploring Latino/x Mental Health: Assimilation and Acculturation
DESCRIPTION:Exploring Latino/x Mental Health: Assimilation and Acculturation \nThe Latino/x community in the U.S. often grapples with the processes of Assimilation (fully adopting the new\, more dominant culture) and/or Acculturation (embracing the original culture and adapting to the dominant one) which can be challenging at best and painfully disorienting for many. This session focuses on the complex impact of these two processes on the behaviors\, relationships\, and values of first and second-generation Latino/x immigrants. \nBy the end of the workshop\, participants will have~ \n\nIdentified aspects of Assimilation and Acculturation from the first and second-generation U.S. Latino/x immigrant perspective\nExplored the advantages and disadvantages of Assimilation and Acculturation experiences and the mental health impact associated with them\nConsidered the stress of the immigration experience in relation to a sense of self\, safety\, and belonging\n\n  \nAbout the Presenter \nYsabel Garcia is a first-generation Dominican immigrant with a bold and ambitious mission to dive heart first into raw and honest conversations about mental health\, equity\, and suicide prevention. She is a social justice educator\, skilled dialogue facilitator\, wounded healer\, and disruptor of systems of oppression. \nShe embodies her messaging and personality through Estoy Aqui LLC\, a grassroots initiative that provides suicide prevention training and social justice education to organizations and institutions serving the Latino/x and Black community. Her main goal is to raise awareness of the underlying social\, cultural\, and racial factors that create conditions for suicide to exist in these populations. \nShe has earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Child Psychology and a Master’s Degree in Public Health from Bay Path University. \n  \n\n\n\n  \nRegister for this event
URL:https://massmentors.org/event/exploring-latino-x-mental-health-assimilation-and-acculturation/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Rosie McMahan":MAILTO:rmcmahan@massmentors.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230215T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230215T123000
DTSTAMP:20260424T185226
CREATED:20221115T211456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230123T172139Z
UID:38278-1676455200-1676464200@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. \nThis training is provided at no cost for ASOST grantee thanks to generous funding from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. \n  \nRegister for this event
URL:https://massmentors.org/event/eyar-21523/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Janeen Smith":MAILTO:jsmith@massmentors.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230214T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230214T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T185226
CREATED:20230109T170436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T201855Z
UID:38512-1676368800-1676376000@massmentors.org
SUMMARY:Storytelling and Anti-Racism with Paul Michael Thomson
DESCRIPTION:Anti-Racism & Storytelling: Meaning Making in Meaningful Ways\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  \nAbout the Presenter\nPaul Michael Thomson is a theatre artist\, interdisciplinary scholar\, educator\, and founder of The Story Theatre\, 501(c)(3) in Chicago\, IL. Currently pursuing his PhD in Afro-American Studies through the W.E.B. Du Bois Department at the University of Massachusetts Amherst\, Paul Michael’s research centers on the intersections between creative practice and Black liberation. \nHe graduated summa cum laude from the Honors College at the University of Arizona with a BA in Africana Studies\, a BFA in Acting Performance\, and minors in Spanish & Art History. As a scholar\, he has received research fellowships from the Black Metropolis Research Consortium\, the W.E.B. Du Bois Center\, the Flinn Foundation\, and the College of Humanities & Fine Arts. As a playwright\, his works have been produced nationally to critical acclaim. \nThe Story Theatre was named “Best New Theatre Company” by the Chicago Reader in 2020 and has received support from the Illinois Arts Council\, the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events\, and the Chicago Bulls Charities in order to produce three sold-out seasons. \n\nRegister for this event
URL:https://massmentors.org/event/storytelling-and-anti-racism-with-paul-michael-thomson/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Rosie McMahan":MAILTO:rmcmahan@massmentors.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230208T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230208T123000
DTSTAMP:20260424T185226
CREATED:20221115T204655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230123T172343Z
UID:38273-1675848600-1675859400@massmentors.org
SUMMARY:ASOST Cultural Responsiveness in Mentoring Relationships
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. \nThis training is provided at no cost for ASOST grantees thanks to generous funding from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. \n  \nRegister for this training
URL:https://massmentors.org/event/cultural-responsiveness-in-mentoring-relationships/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Janeen Smith":MAILTO:jsmith@massmentors.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230118T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230118T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T185226
CREATED:20230106T191451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230106T191502Z
UID:38481-1674046800-1674057600@massmentors.org
SUMMARY:Colorism and Anti-Blackness
DESCRIPTION:Phrases such as “Pelo Malo” (bad or curly hair) and “Mejora la Raza” (better the race) are heard in the vocabulary of many Latinos/x. These are indicators of colorism\, a preference for lighter skin tones\, and anti-Blackness\, a specific form of racism against Black people. \nIn this session\, we define\, understand\, and explore their role in our development and self-concept. \nBy the end of the workshop\, participants will have: \n\nDefined Colorism and Anti-Blackness in the context of Latino/x culture\nUnderstood how Colorism and Anti-Blackness become internalized during identity development\nExplored the tension between self-acceptance and the adoption of Colorism and Anti Blackness\n\nAbout the Presenter\nYsabel Garcia is a first-generation Dominican immigrant with a bold and ambitious mission to dive heart first into raw and honest conversations about mental health\, equity\, and suicide prevention. She is a social justice educator\, skilled dialogue facilitator\, wounded healer\, and disruptor of systems of oppression. \nShe embodies her messaging and personality through Estoy Aqui LLC\, a grassroots initiative that provides suicide prevention training and social justice education to organizations and institutions serving the Latino/x and Black community. Her main goal is to raise awareness of the underlying social\, cultural\, and racial factors that create conditions for suicide to exist in these populations. \nShe has earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Child Psychology and a Master’s Degree in Public Health from Bay Path University.
URL:https://massmentors.org/event/colorism-and-anti-blackness/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Rosie McMahan":MAILTO:rmcmahan@massmentors.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230118T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230118T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T185226
CREATED:20221207T155612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T214742Z
UID:38400-1674046800-1674054000@massmentors.org
SUMMARY:Advocacy Training
DESCRIPTION:The purpose of this training is to demystify the process by which state government functions and to encourage civic participation by programs and their participants. MMP’s Advocacy Training supports individuals to develop their personal policy and advocacy skills to become more civically engaged citizens and effective advocates for the issues they care about. The training is a free skill and professional development opportunity that is open to anyone interested in attending. While the curriculum is tailored to programs that support mentoring relationships\, the skills and issues covered in this training can be applied universally to educate\, advocate\, and effectively influence policy making. \nRegister HERE to attend the training.
URL:https://massmentors.org/event/advocacy-training/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Nathan Simms":MAILTO:nsimms@massmentors.org
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