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Challenge for the week:
For July, the challenges will center around the theme of Independence. This week, listen to how you and your mentee talk about their choices and decisions. If your mentee has learned independence, they will be able to say things like:
āI did what was right even when it was hard to doā
āI was held accountable for my bad choices and paid for my mistakesā
āI worked to get what I wanted it, it wasnāt all handed to meā
āI have the skills to handle my problems head onā
If youāre helping your mentee to learn and practice independence, your words and responses will foster this growth, rather than undermine it. You will be able to say things like:
āIf you really want to do _____, show me that you can do so responsibly.ā
āI noticed you made a poor decision. This is the consequence of that decision.ā
āIf you really want ____, you can earn it by _____ā
āWhat you did caused ______. You must now take responsibility for fixing it.ā
BONUS CHALLENGE: July is Career Readiness Month so letās learn about how you can help your mentee start preparing now. Step 1: Find out what your mentee wants to be when they grow up. If they have several ideas, learn more about their specific interests in each. If they have one idea, find out what made them hone in on that one. If they donāt have any ideas, help them sort through their interests and then share some careers that match those interests. If you need help, have them fill out this interest survey.
TIP of the WEEK:Ā Sometimes routines provide safety and structure, and sometimes they can hinder relationships from moving forward. If you and your mentee always do the same thing when you’re together and you feel like your relationship isn’t growing as much as you’d like it to, perhaps it’s time to switch up your activities. Check out this activity list for lots of ideas! Don’t be afraid to try something new, switch things up once and awhile and challenge yourself and your relationship. You can learn a lot about someone while trying something new with them!
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Mentor Coaching Group Meeting Dates:
ASHLEY: Monday, August 30th 6:45 ā 7:45 ashley@intentionalmentoringmadison.org
RYAN: Monday, July 5th 5:30 ā 6:30 p.m. Ryan@intentionalmentoringmadison.org
Upcoming Events to Note
- FREEĀ Virtual Performing ArtsĀ events!
- Urban League of Greater MadisonĀ events and opportunities!!
- There are a lot of cool and FREE events at the Dream Bank on E. Washington St.. Check out theĀ AmFam Dream Bank siteĀ for more info and to register.Ā
- For a listing of local events checkoutĀ www.MadisonWithKids.com
- Free Library Events/Activities:Ā Fitchburg EventsĀ CalendarĀ Ā Madison Events Calendar
- For Orchard Ridge events checkĀ Orchard Ridge Calendar
- For Toki eventsĀ checkĀ Toki CalendarĀ
- For Sennett events checkĀ Sennett Calendar
- For Cherokee events checkĀ Cherokee Calendar
- For Blackhawk events checkĀ Blackhawk Calendar
- For JMM HS events checkĀ Memorial HS Calendar
- For West HS events checkĀ West HS Calendar
- For La Follette HS events checkĀ La Follette Calendar
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Intentional Mentoring