Unlocking Hidden Potential through Mentoring

One of the many legacies left to us through ancient Greek literature is the concept of mentoring. The ideal mentoring relationship involves three key components: (1) Continuing to carry out other duties while assuming the care-giving role; (2) Serving as a conduit for the wisdom of others; and (3) D...

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Published inReclaiming children and youth Vol. 13; no. 2; pp. 85 - 93
Main Authors McCluskey, Ken W, Noller, Ruth B, Lamoureux, Kevin, McCluskey, Andrea L. A
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Bloomington Crisis Prevention Institute 01.07.2004
Starr Global Learning Network (dba Reclaiming Youth International)
Subjects
At Risk Students
Canada
Caseworkers
College Students
Cultural Influences
Delinquency
Demonstration Programs
Disadvantaged Youth
Dropout Rate
Dropouts
Elementary School Students
Elementary School Teachers
Foreign Countries
Greek Civilization
High Risk Students
Intervention
Longitudinal Studies
Mentors
Program Effectiveness
Racial Bias
School counseling
School Districts
School Safety
Students
Talent Development
Teacher Student Relationship
Teaching Methods
Urban Areas
Young Adults
Youth
Youth Programs
Canada
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Summary:One of the many legacies left to us through ancient Greek literature is the concept of mentoring. The ideal mentoring relationship involves three key components: (1) Continuing to carry out other duties while assuming the care-giving role; (2) Serving as a conduit for the wisdom of others; and (3) Developing a long-term connection. Mentoring can help at-risk youth develop their identities and decision-making skills. However, it may require gradual movement through the early trust-building stages (i.e., trust versus mistrust; autonomy versus doubt; initiative versus guilt; industry versus inferiority; identity versus identity confusion; intimacy versus isolation). At-risk youth often go through these stages in new environments, community-based programs, and mentoring relationships. Working on the issues and moving someone through this process takes time, patience, and understanding. This model program demonstrates the challenges and power of mentoring relationships between educators and students at risk. (Contains 1 note.)
ISSN:1089-5701