The Y provides mentor trainings through the Maryland Mentoring Resource Center (MMRC). MMRC is open to all mentors in any mentoring program in Maryland and has trained thousands of mentors throughout the region.
Mentor training programs are regularly scheduled to provide mentors with resources and guidance to further develop their mentor/mentee relationship and create longer-lasting and fulfilling experiences.
For more information please contact mentoring@ymaryland.org.
Upcoming Trainings & Webinars
Strategies to Support Youth Exposed to Community Violence
There has been a steady increase in mass violence in our country,with data from the CDC showing a 35% increase in gun homicides between 2019 and 2022 alone.
The increase in mass violence can take a toll on the collective mental health of our youth. This training will focus on strategies to assist youth as they cope with violence and its effects on their mental health.
Date: October 17, 2023
Time: 6:0 0 pm - 7:00 pm
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Becoming a Better Mentor: Providing Emotional Support & Empathy
Providing emotional support and empathy is foundational to building relationships with youth. Working to understand young people’s experiences from their point of view can improve their reception of your support and greaten your impact. Join us as we explore Chapter 1 of the Becoming a Better Mentor resource on this essential topic!
Date: October 25
Time: 11:00am
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