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Working to understand your mentee’s experiences from their point of view can improve their reception of your support and greaten your impact.

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As a mentor, it is essential to engage in continuous self-reflection and to actively seek opportunities to learn about your mentee’s identity and cultural experiences.

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By centering joyful experiences in mentoring relationships, mentors can form stronger, more meaningful connections with their mentees.

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Developing a strong self-awareness about your own emotional and physical state can make you better equipped to read the cues of your mentee and respond to their preferences and needs.

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Because many young people today are digital natives, engaging with your mentee in a virtual setting may make them feel more comfortable and willing to communicate.

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When mentoring groups of young people, building a strong sense of belonging can help create a community where members want to participate and are excited to engage.

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Description: Making an effort to get to know the other adults in your mentee’s life can improve your understanding of and ability to communicate with your mentee.

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