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SUMMARY:MMP Connects Winter 2024 Regional Meeting: 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. Join us for an engaging virtual session at the MMP Connects Regional Meeting\, where we’ll delve into the crucial theme of “youth voice” and learn what possibilities are out there. \n  \nBeyond providing a platform for networking and fostering professional development\, this event offers an exclusive sneak peek into Mass Mentoring Partnership’s upcoming 2024 calendar. Unveiling a wealth of valuable opportunities and resources tailored to advance your professional journey and enhance your services\, this preview is not to be missed. Additionally\, organizations will have ample chances for networking and collaboration. \nThis will be a virtual meeting with all Massachusetts regions. \n  \nREGISTER
URL:https://massmentors.org/event/mmp-connects-winter-2024-regional-meeting-youth-voice/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Network
ORGANIZER;CN="Natalie Spriggs":MAILTO:nspriggs@massmentors.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240130T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240130T110000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240123T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240123T120000
DTSTAMP:20260428T135549
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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;VALUE=DATE:20240123
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240127
DTSTAMP:20260428T135549
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T205814Z
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SUMMARY:MMP STAFF AT NATIONAL MENTORING SUMMIT IN DC
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe National Mentoring Summit is the only national convening of youth mentoring professionals\, researchers\, MENTOR Affiliates\, philanthropic investors\, and government and civic leaders aimed at collectively strengthening and expanding quality mentoring relationships for young people across the country. \n  \nNathan Simms represented MMP and Massachusetts at Capitol Hill Day \n  \nRosie McMahan and Beth Fraster lead a workshop titled “‘More than Broken’: Moving from Trauma Informed Care to a Healing Centered Approach”. \n  \nNatalie Spriggs and Lauren McCabe lead a workshop titled “Social & Emotional Learning is All Around Us: How to See SEL in All You Do” \n  \nThe MMP team is excited to attend to participate and support our presenting team members while connecting with the national network of MENTOR Affiliates and organizations from across the country! \n 
URL:https://massmentors.org/event/mmp-staff-at-national-mentoring-summit-in-dc/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240117T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240117T110000
DTSTAMP:20260428T135549
CREATED:20240117T164728Z
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SUMMARY:Nathan Simms Live Interview on Java with Jimmy
DESCRIPTION:Rewatch the live video interview with #JavaWithJimmy! \n  \nNathan Simms of Mass Mentoring Partnership joins Jimmy to discuss the transformative power of youth mentoring and the working impact of the initiatives around his organization.
URL:https://massmentors.org/event/nathan-simms-live-interview-on-java-with-jimmy/
ORGANIZER;CN="Nathan Simms":MAILTO:nsimms@massmentors.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240116T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240116T130000
DTSTAMP:20260428T135549
CREATED:20231128T201945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231130T165806Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn with MMP - Advocacy
DESCRIPTION:Lunch & Learn Sessions – meet the third Tuesday of each month. The event may take the form of networking\, a time to get deeper in conversation with others who value and support mentoring relationships or they may offer short spurts of information on updated research\, happenings and/or tools. We welcome you as often as you can join us. \n  \nThe purpose of this session is to demystify the process by which state government functions and to encourage civic participation by programs and their participants. MMP’s Advocacy session 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. This session is a free skill and professional development opportunity open to anyone interested in attending. While the session 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 policymaking. \n  \nJoin us for an engaging discussion as we hear from two of our Mentoring Matching Grants recipients as they share their experiences as youth advocates. They will discuss the importance of advocacy for mentoring programs at the state level alongside one of the most influential lobbyists in the state on behalf of the Charles Group Lobbying Firm. \n  \nREGISTER
URL:https://massmentors.org/event/lunch-learn-with-mmp-advocacy/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Lunch and Learn
ORGANIZER;CN="Nathan Simms":MAILTO:nsimms@massmentors.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240111T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240111T130000
DTSTAMP:20260428T135549
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240110T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240110T120000
DTSTAMP:20260428T135549
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231221T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231221T120000
DTSTAMP:20260428T135549
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231219T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231219T113000
DTSTAMP:20260428T135549
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231213T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231213T130000
DTSTAMP:20260428T135549
CREATED:20231121T222102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231128T161627Z
UID:40130-1702468800-1702472400@massmentors.org
SUMMARY:Supporting Black & Brown Girls - Information Session
DESCRIPTION:MMP has some exciting news about a movement we are part of. Along with MENTOR\, MMP will be leading three events next summer\, 2024. This includes a summit for self-identified Black and Brown women and girls\, a mentor training for mentors who work with Black & Brown girls\, and a train the trainer (ToT) for originations who want to lead this Supporting Black & Brown Girls trainings within their organizations and communities. Please attend this informational meeting to find out how you can be participate! \n\nREGISTER
URL:https://massmentors.org/event/supporting-black-brown-girls-information-session/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Information Session
ORGANIZER;CN="Natalie Spriggs":MAILTO:nspriggs@massmentors.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231212T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231212T130000
DTSTAMP:20260428T135549
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231206T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231206T120000
DTSTAMP:20260428T135549
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:20231128T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231128T150000
DTSTAMP:20260428T135549
CREATED:20231017T200647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231017T200647Z
UID:39997-1701176400-1701183600@massmentors.org
SUMMARY:Research Corner with Mike Garringer - Who Mentored You?
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nWho Mentored You? is an expansive research report on the mentoring movement in the United States. Utilizing data from over 2\,600 Americans\, the study offers a fresh multigenerational look at the mentoring experiences of all Americans and explores the questions: \n\nWhat is the scope and impact of mentoring relationships?\nWho is finding the mentoring they need?\nWho is being left behind?\n\nABOUT THE RESEARCH/SPEAKER\nMichael Garringer serves as the Senior Director of Research and Quality for MENTOR\, overseeing original research projects\, as well as those related to the translation of mentoring research into program practice. Garringer has worked in the mentoring and education fields for 25 years\, leading training\, product development\, and evaluation projects that highlight the prevalence & impact of mentoring across the United States. \n  \nREGISTER
URL:https://massmentors.org/event/research-corner-with-mike-garringer-who-mentored-you/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Information Session
ORGANIZER;CN="Beth Fraster":MAILTO:bfraster@massmentors.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231128T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231204T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T135549
CREATED:20231129T230634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231129T230944Z
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SUMMARY:Join the Network Keepsake Sweepstakes!
DESCRIPTION:Make An Impact on the mentoring movement in your community by helping us GROW!\nThis Giving Tuesday\, we are asking for your help to increase MMP’s reach across Massachusetts.\nIn return\, be entered to win our keepsake sweepstakes!\nJoin our network\, and be entered to win a one-of-a-kind portrait session with the team at Mallory Portraits in Portsmouth\, NH\, plus an overnight stay for four at the AC Hotel Downtown Portsmouth\, NH. \n  \nTO ENTER: \n1.Visit our website\, and submit the form to JOIN OUR NETWORK. You are done! \n2. Already in our Network?? No problem! SHARE our Giving Tuesday post to your stories on social media\, and tag us (@massmentoring) to be entered! \n  \nSweepstakes will run from 11AM Tuesday\, November 28th\, 2023 through 5PM on Monday\, December 4th\, 2023. Winner will be announced Tuesday\, December 5th\, 2023. No purchase necessary to enter. One entry per person. Limitations for booking portrait session and hotel stay may apply\, Full package details to be provided to sweepstakes winner. \n\n—- \n\nDONATIONS on Giving Tuesday\, and year-round\, help to support the GROWTH of programming and educational resources for the field of mentoring. \n  \nDONATE to MMP!
URL:https://massmentors.org/event/join-the-network-keepsake-sweepstakes/
CATEGORIES:Deadline,Network
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ORGANIZER;CN="Olivia Taylor":MAILTO:otaylor@massmentors.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231121T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231121T113000
DTSTAMP:20260428T135549
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:20260428T135549
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:20260428T135549
CREATED:20231017T203703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231020T190933Z
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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
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231114T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231114T130000
DTSTAMP:20260428T135549
CREATED:20231017T202601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231017T202601Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn with MMP Series - The Mentoring Connector
DESCRIPTION:Nov. 14 this month join Mass Mentoring as we share the updated national data base for mentoring programs\, The Mentoring Connector. Learn what it is\, how it can help your organization find volunteer mentors\, as well as how to get into the system. \n  \nLunch & Learn Sessions – meet the third Tuesday of each month. The event may take the form of networking\, a time to get deeper in conversation with others who value and support mentoring relationships or they may offer short spurts of information on updated research\, happenings and/or tools. We welcome you as often as you can join us. \nREGISTER
URL:https://massmentors.org/event/lunch-learn-with-mmp-series-the-mentoring-connector/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Information Session,Lunch and Learn,Network
ORGANIZER;CN="Natalie Spriggs":MAILTO:nspriggs@massmentors.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231108T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231108T133000
DTSTAMP:20260428T135549
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231101T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231101T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T135549
CREATED:20230620T174828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230927T010431Z
UID:39498-1698861600-1698872400@massmentors.org
SUMMARY:Cheers to Mentoring!
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin us Wednesday\, November 1\, 2023 at The Sporting Club at Omni Seaport to celebrate the power of mentoring at MMP’s Cheers to Mentoring annual event. Details to come! To inquire about sponsorship opportunities\, please contact Amanda Doyle-Bouvier\, Chief Advancement Officer\, at adoylebouvier@massmentors.org. \n  \nCheers to Mentoring Website\nCheers Sponsorship\nPurchase Tickets
URL:https://massmentors.org/event/cheers-to-mentoring/
LOCATION:The Sporting Club\, Omni Hotels Seaport\, 450 Summer St\, Boston\, MA\, 02210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
ORGANIZER;CN="Amanda Doyle Bouvier":MAILTO:adoylebouvier@massmentors.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231018T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231018T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T135549
CREATED:20230926T195256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230926T195256Z
UID:39911-1697634000-1697648400@massmentors.org
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:20231017T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231017T130000
DTSTAMP:20260428T135549
CREATED:20230926T191031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230926T191031Z
UID:39908-1697544000-1697547600@massmentors.org
SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn Sessions: Sherry Hamby
DESCRIPTION:Lunch n’ Learn Sessions – meet the third Tuesday of each month. The event may take the form of networking\, a time to get deeper in conversation with others who value and support mentoring relationships or they may offer short spurts of information on updated research\, happenings and/or tools. We welcome you as often as you can join us. \n  \n  \nDate of Lunch & Learns: \nOct. 17 – Come meet with Sherry Hamby to dive into longer\, deeper conversations about the Research Corner material shared. Share your lunch hour with Sherry to further what we learned. \nNov. 14 \nDec (none) \nJan. 16 \nFeb. 20 \nMar. 19 \nApr. 16 \nMay 21 \nJun.18 \n  \nREGISTER
URL:https://massmentors.org/event/lunch-learn-sessions-sherry-hamby/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Lunch and Learn
ORGANIZER;CN="Melany Mendoza":MAILTO:mmendoza@massmentors.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231012T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231012T150000
DTSTAMP:20260428T135549
CREATED:20230906T173813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230926T212143Z
UID:39766-1697101200-1697122800@massmentors.org
SUMMARY:Research Corner with Sherry Hamby
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an interactive presentation from Sherry Hamby at MMP’s Research Corner\, where we’ll dive into “The Resilience Equation” \nA growing body of research\, focused on what makes people resilient in the face of adversity\, shows that prevention — efforts to help young people build community connections and strengthen their emotional health — can go a long way toward helping youth by insulating them from traumatic events before they happen. \nWe know that caring adults help youth cope with stress\, manage conflict and nurture healthy relationships. Young people also need communities where they can find mentors\, activities that give them purpose or even natural spaces. Mentoring programs that connect young people and adults promote well-being. These can also build bridges between teens\, educators and community leaders to work together to address problems before they escalate. \nJoin us on October 12th to hear from Sherry Hamby\, Director at the Life Paths Research Center as she shares about proven\, evidence-based strategies that can help young people thrive. Setting these in motion — with the help of educators\, family medical practitioners and youth program leaders\, to name a few — is not about creating a single program for a singularly troublesome moment in time. It is about investing in our children and young people now and into the future with a steady effort informed and constantly improved by new evidence-based science. \nAgenda \n9:00    MMG Kick-off Meeting (for Mentoring Matching Grantees only) \n9:30     General Registration Opens \n10:00   Research Corner Welcome \n11:00     Conversation with Dr. Sherry Hamby \n12:30    Lunch \n1:30      Break-out Sessions \n2:30     Closing \nWe invite you to keep the conversation going with MMP and Dr. Hamby on Tuesday\, October 17th at our first monthly virtual Lunch and Learn Series. \n  \nABOUT THE SPEAKER\nSherry Hamby\, Ph.D. is an award-winning researcher and psychologist who is known for her work on trauma and resilience. She is currently the Distinguished Research Professor of Psychology at the University of the South and Director of the Life Paths Research Center. She is also the founder of ResilienceCon. Dr. Hamby has worked for more than 30 years to reduce the burden of trauma\, including front-line crisis intervention and treatment\, involvement in grassroots organizations\, and research leading to the publication of more than 200 articles and books. Dr. Hamby’s work has appeared in the Washington Post\, USA Today\, Huffington Post\, CBS News\, Psychology Today\, and hundreds of other media outlets. Her awards include Outstanding Contributions to the Science of Trauma Psychology from the American Psychological Association (APA). Her newest book\, with Victoria Banyard\, is Strengths-Based Prevention: Reducing Violence & Other Public Health Problems (APA Books\, 2022). Check out her TEDx talk\, Trauma Is Everywhere But So Is Resilience. \n  \nREGISTER
URL:https://massmentors.org/event/research-corner-with-sherry-hamby/
LOCATION:Sheraton Framingham Hotel and Conference Center\, 1657 Worcester Road\, Framingham\, MA\, 01701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lunch and Learn,Network
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231010
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231011
DTSTAMP:20260428T135549
CREATED:20231004T140611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231004T140611Z
UID:39948-1696896000-1696982399@massmentors.org
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Youth Leadership Council Application
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about the YLC\n  \n2023-2024 YLC Application\nApplications are due by 9 PM on Monday\, October 10th!
URL:https://massmentors.org/event/deadline-youth-leadership-council-application/
CATEGORIES:Deadline
ORGANIZER;CN="Melany Mendoza":MAILTO:mmendoza@massmentors.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230929T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230929T120000
DTSTAMP:20260428T135549
CREATED:20230906T192218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230906T192218Z
UID:39789-1695981600-1695988800@massmentors.org
SUMMARY:MMP Connects Regional Meetings: Self Care - Northern MA
DESCRIPTION:The Mass Mentoring team is buzzing with anticipation as we gear up for the upcoming school season. Join us for an engaging session at the MMP Connects Regional Meeting\, where we’ll delve into the crucial theme of “Self Care” and its profound impact on our work with young people. \nBeyond providing a platform for networking and fostering professional development\, this event offers an exclusive sneak peek into Mass Mentoring Partnership’s upcoming calendar. \nUnveiling a wealth of valuable opportunities and resources tailored to advance your professional journey and enhance your services\, this preview is not to be missed. Additionally\, organizations will have ample chance for networking and collaboration. \n  \n  \nMark your calendar for the region you wish to attend: \nWestern Mass September 26 (Tues.)\, from 10am-12pm at the Holyoke Public Library\, 250 Chestnut St\, Holyoke MA 01040 \n  \nSouthern Mass September 27 (Wed.) 10am-12pm at Converge Center\, 1367 Main St. Brockton\, MA 02301 Brockton \n  \nBoston/Greater Boston September 28 (Thurs.)\, 10am-12pm at Boston Partners in Education\, 192 South St\, Ste 650\, Boston MA 02111 Boston \n  \nNorthern Mass September 29 (Fri.)\, 10am-12pm at Lawrence Public Library Robert Frost Room – 2nd Floor 51 Lawrence St. Lawrence\, MA 01841 \n  \nREGISTER
URL:https://massmentors.org/event/mmp-connects-regional-meetings-self-care-northern-ma/
LOCATION:Lawrence Public Library\, Robert Frost Room\, 51 Lawrence St.\, 2nd Floor\, Lawrence\, MA\, 01841\, United States
CATEGORIES:Network
ORGANIZER;CN="Natalie Spriggs":MAILTO:nspriggs@massmentors.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230928T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230928T120000
DTSTAMP:20260428T135549
CREATED:20230906T191936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230906T191936Z
UID:39786-1695895200-1695902400@massmentors.org
SUMMARY:MMP Connects Regional Meetings: Self Care - Greater Boston/Boston MA
DESCRIPTION:The Mass Mentoring team is buzzing with anticipation as we gear up for the upcoming school season. Join us for an engaging session at the MMP Connects Regional Meeting\, where we’ll delve into the crucial theme of “Self Care” and its profound impact on our work with young people. \nBeyond providing a platform for networking and fostering professional development\, this event offers an exclusive sneak peek into Mass Mentoring Partnership’s upcoming calendar. \nUnveiling a wealth of valuable opportunities and resources tailored to advance your professional journey and enhance your services\, this preview is not to be missed. Additionally\, organizations will have ample chance for networking and collaboration. \n  \n  \nMark your calendar for the region you wish to attend: \nWestern Mass September 26 (Tues.)\, from 10am-12pm at the Holyoke Public Library\, 250 Chestnut St\, Holyoke MA 01040 \n  \nSouthern Mass September 27 (Wed.) 10am-12pm at Converge Center\, 1367 Main St. Brockton\, MA 02301 Brockton \n  \nBoston/Greater Boston September 28 (Thurs.)\, 10am-12pm at Boston Partners in Education\, 192 South St\, Ste 650\, Boston MA 02111 Boston \n  \nNorthern Mass September 29 (Fri.)\, 10am-12pm at Lawrence Public Library Robert Frost Room – 2nd Floor 51 Lawrence St. Lawrence\, MA 01841 \n  \nREGISTER
URL:https://massmentors.org/event/mmp-connects-regional-meetings-self-care-greater-boston-boston-ma/
LOCATION:Boston Partners in Education\, 192 South St.\, STE 650\, Boston\, MA\, 02111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Network
ORGANIZER;CN="Natalie Spriggs":MAILTO:nspriggs@massmentors.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230927T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230927T120000
DTSTAMP:20260428T135549
CREATED:20230906T191722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230906T191722Z
UID:39782-1695808800-1695816000@massmentors.org
SUMMARY:MMP Connects Regional Meeting: Self Care - Southern MA
DESCRIPTION:The Mass Mentoring team is buzzing with anticipation as we gear up for the upcoming school season. Join us for an engaging session at the MMP Connects Regional Meeting\, where we’ll delve into the crucial theme of “Self Care” and its profound impact on our work with young people. \nBeyond providing a platform for networking and fostering professional development\, this event offers an exclusive sneak peek into Mass Mentoring Partnership’s upcoming calendar. \nUnveiling a wealth of valuable opportunities and resources tailored to advance your professional journey and enhance your services\, this preview is not to be missed. Additionally\, organizations will have ample chance for networking and collaboration. \n  \n  \nMark your calendar for the region you wish to attend: \nWestern Mass September 26 (Tues.)\, from 10am-12pm at the Holyoke Public Library\, 250 Chestnut St\, Holyoke MA 01040 \n  \nSouthern Mass September 27 (Wed.) 10am-12pm at Converge Center\, 1367 Main St. Brockton\, MA 02301 Brockton \n  \nBoston/Greater Boston September 28 (Thurs.)\, 10am-12pm at Boston Partners in Education\, 192 South St\, Ste 650\, Boston MA 02111 Boston \n  \nNorthern Mass September 29 (Fri.)\, 10am-12pm at Lawrence Public Library Robert Frost Room – 2nd Floor 51 Lawrence St. Lawrence\, MA 01841 \n  \nREGISTER
URL:https://massmentors.org/event/mmp-connects-regional-meeting-self-care-southern-ma/
LOCATION:Converge Christian Center\, 1367 Main St.\, Brockton\, MA\, 02301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Network
ORGANIZER;CN="Natalie Spriggs":MAILTO:nspriggs@massmentors.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230926T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230926T120000
DTSTAMP:20260428T135549
CREATED:20230906T191320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230906T191320Z
UID:39780-1695722400-1695729600@massmentors.org
SUMMARY:MMP Connects Regional Meetings: Self Care - Western MA
DESCRIPTION:The Mass Mentoring team is buzzing with anticipation as we gear up for the upcoming school season. Join us for an engaging session at the MMP Connects Regional Meeting\, where we’ll delve into the crucial theme of “Self Care” and its profound impact on our work with young people. \nBeyond providing a platform for networking and fostering professional development\, this event offers an exclusive sneak peek into Mass Mentoring Partnership’s upcoming calendar. \nUnveiling a wealth of valuable opportunities and resources tailored to advance your professional journey and enhance your services\, this preview is not to be missed. Additionally\, organizations will have ample chance for networking and collaboration. \n  \n  \nMark your calendar for the region you wish to attend: \nWestern Mass September 26 (Tues.)\, from 10am-12pm at the Holyoke Public Library\, 250 Chestnut St\, Holyoke MA 01040 \n  \nSouthern Mass September 27 (Wed.) 10am-12pm at Converge Center\, 1367 Main St. Brockton\, MA 02301 Brockton \n  \nBoston/Greater Boston September 28 (Thurs.)\, 10am-12pm at Boston Partners in Education\, 192 South St\, Ste 650\, Boston MA 02111 Boston \n  \nNorthern Mass September 29 (Fri.)\, 10am-12pm at Lawrence Public Library Robert Frost Room – 2nd Floor 51 Lawrence St. Lawrence\, MA 01841 \n  \nREGISTER
URL:https://massmentors.org/event/mmp-connects-regional-meetings-self-care-western-ma/
LOCATION:Holyoke Public Library\, 250 Chestnut Street\, Holyoke\, MA\, 01040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Network
ORGANIZER;CN="Melany Mendoza":MAILTO:mmendoza@massmentors.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230923T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230923T160000
DTSTAMP:20260428T135549
CREATED:20230620T175647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230620T175647Z
UID:39501-1695459600-1695484800@massmentors.org
SUMMARY:Rodman Ride for Kids!
DESCRIPTION:Register to ride or choose your own adventure\, or to donate to Team MMP! Learn more: \nRodman Ride
URL:https://massmentors.org/event/rodman-ride-for-kids/
LOCATION:Schneider Electric\, 38 Neponset Ave\, Foxboro\, MA\, 02035\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
ORGANIZER;CN="Olivia Taylor":MAILTO:otaylor@massmentors.org
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