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Struggling to Connect with &/or make time for your Little? Double your Chances for Success.

February 5, 2021February 5, 2021

Volunteer mentors like you are full of good intentions. But good intentions alone do not…

http://www.bbbsjc.org/2021/02/05/struggling-to-connect-with-or-make-time-for-your-little-double-your-chances-for-success/

Helpful language to use - and avoid - to support those in recovery.

Supporting those in Recovery

September 4, 2020September 4, 2020

#mental health, #national recovery month, #recovery, #substance abuse

Did you know September is National Recovery Month? Recovery is something that should be celebrated…

http://www.bbbsjc.org/2020/09/04/supporting-those-in-recovery/

How to Recognize & Address Cyberbullying

January 10, 2020January 10, 2020

#bullying, #cyberbullying, #responding to bullies

“It makes me hurt both physically and mentally. It scares me and takes away all…

http://www.bbbsjc.org/2020/01/10/how-to-recognize-address-cyberbullying/

Helping Kids Cope with Stress

September 2, 2019September 9, 2019

#healthy coping, #life skills, #school stress

“Teens report higher levels of stress than adults during the school year… 31% of teens…

http://www.bbbsjc.org/2019/09/02/helping-kids-cope-with-stress/

How to Connect Better with Youth

July 12, 2019July 12, 2019

#empathy, #how to connect

“How do you connect with somebody at a different life stage than you? It’s hard…

http://www.bbbsjc.org/2019/07/12/how-to-connect-better/

Mental Health: Resources & Tips

June 12, 2019June 12, 2019

#mental health, #mental illness, #Resources

Does the youth you care most about experience mental health challenges? Do you? How can…

http://www.bbbsjc.org/2019/06/12/mental-health-resources-tips/

Harvard Wants You to See This

February 16, 2019

#healthy mentoring, #mentor guide

Are you healthy? Is the young person you care about healthy? If you don’t feel…

http://www.bbbsjc.org/2019/02/16/harvard-wants-you-to-see-this/

Use ‘Firsts’ to Leverage Mentoring Impact

January 11, 2019January 11, 2019

#firsts, #goals, #reflection, #Training

Happy ‘New’ Year… or is it? Have you ever woken up, taken a groggy glance…

http://www.bbbsjc.org/2019/01/11/use-firsts-to-leverage-mentoring-impact/

Make Better Decisions in 2 Steps

December 31, 2018

#decision making, #decision science, #emotional intelligence, #EQ, #mentor training

How do you make important decisions? Do you ‘go with your gut’? Research shows…

http://www.bbbsjc.org/2018/12/31/make-better-decisions-in-2-steps/

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