Mentor Role and developmental assets

1. What Is My Role as a Mentor?
•. . . a friend.
•. . . a role model.
•. . . a confidant.
•. . . a nurturer of possibilities.
YOU ARE . . .
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2. •. . . a mentor to the family.
•. . . a social worker or doctor.
•. . . a savior.
YOU ARE NOT . . .
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4. What Are Developmental Assets?
You have become a mentor at least in part
because you want to make a positive difference
in the life of a young person.
Many of the small and big things you do to make
that difference are included in a comprehensive
list called the Developmental Assets framework.
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5. The Developmental Assets
• positive qualities that influence young
people’s development, helping them become
caring, responsible, and productive adults.
Mainly Divided into TWO
EXTERNAL
INTERNAL
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6. SUPPORT support from numerous nonfamily adults,
positive family communication, and a caring
neighborhood.
EMPOWERMENT empowerment by being in a safe
environment and providing service to
others.
BOUNDARIES AND
EXPECTATIONS
boundaries and expectations through
adult role models, family, positive peer
influences, and high expectations.
CONSTRUCTIVE
USE OF TIME
constructive use of time through creative
activities, religious community, and time at
home.
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Think about ways you can provide your mentee with
opportunities to experience

7. COMMITMENT
TO LEARNING
a commitment to learning through
achievement motivation, doing
homework, and reading for pleasure.
POSITIVE
VALUES
positive values such as integrity,
honesty, and responsibility.
SOCIAL
COMPETENCIES
social competencies such as friendship
skills and peaceful conflict resolution.
POSITIVE
IDENTITY
positive identity by building her or his
self-esteem, sense of purpose, and
personal view of the future.
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Think about ways you can provide your mentee with
opportunities to experience

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