We know working with teenagers and the teenage brain isn’t always easy, so we’ve developed a handy list of resources to help you problem solve as challenges come up in your sessions.
There are things you can read, watch and listen to, so browse through the lists below to learn more or for specific needs that come up for you with your mentee.
You will notice that some of these resources are not designed for mentors but for parents. They have been included as they can give you such great insight into ways to support and advice your mentee!
SPECIFIC CHALLENGES:
SUPPORTING MENTEE COMMUNICATION SKILLS
NON-COMMUNICATIVE TEEN
A non-communicative mentee
HOW TO SUPPORT A TEEN TO OPEN UP
How to get teen to open up
THE OVER-TALKING
If your mentee talks a lot
BRINGING THE DISTRACTED MENTEE BACK TO FOCUS
If your mentee tends to talk off topic
DEALING WITH NEGATIVE
If your mentee is very negative
APOLOGISING TO YOUR TEEN
How to apologise to your teen
SETTING BOUNDARY SKILLS
SETTING RULES
Setting Rules with your Teen (for Parents)
DEALING WITH AN ABUSIVE TEEN
How to deal with an abusive teen (for parents)
DEALING WITH INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOUR
If your mentee says something inappropriate
PEER PRESSURE AWARENESS
If your mentee is vulnerable to peer pressure
TALKING ABOUT SEXTING
Sexting – how to talk about it (for parents)
MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES
MANAGING DEPRESSION
Concerns about Depression
TALKING ABOUT DRUGS
Talking to teens about drugs & Alcohol
Helping a teen who is using drugs (for parents)
TALKING ABOUT SELF-HARM
Self-harm & Cutting