Did You Miss a Training?
Not to worry. Our trainings are available on-demand for your convenience. You can view them by registering for the training you'd like see. Once registration is complete, a link to view the training will be emailed to you.
Our trainings are usually offered several times a year, so please check back often. You can also inquire about a specific training by contacting mentoring@ymaryland.org.
ON DEMAND: BEST PRACTICES FOR SUPPORTING LGBTQ YOUTH
Adults must be proactive in creating a culture that respects and values all students and fosters an understanding of sexual orientation, gender identity, and expression within their community. Participants will learn concrete strategies for creating a safer and more affirming environment for LGBTQ students. Risk factors and best practices will be discussed, as well as how to implement relevant policy guidelines.
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ON DEMAND: PROTECTING KID'S MENTAL HEALTH TRAINING
This webinar focuses on learning how to help children manage their feelings while allowing them the space to express their emotions. This webinar will go over protective factors in mental health and ways to help children who are showing signs of mental health concerns.
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ON DEMAND: SOCIAL JUSTICE MENTORING
This interactive session highlights key principles of social justice youth development through mentorship. The session will also explore ways to make us intentional in our social justice mentoring efforts and create environments where youth feel a sense of agency and are equipped with the appropriate resources.
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ON DEMAND: Mentoring With Youth Voice
Join this training to learn the benefits of giving youth a voice, and how to offer meaningful opportunities for youth participation and engagement.
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ON DEMAND: Mentoring with Youth in Mind: A Panel Discussion
Often times, decisions are made about and for young people without the decision makers fully understanding the experiences and desires of the young people themselves.
During this session, youth from Baltimore City schools will share their experiences and dreams as young people navigating a world of needs, dreams, and opportunities. Be prepared to challenge your perspective
on youth needs.
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ON DEMAND: Mentoring with Mental Health in Mind
This session will teach participants how to recognize mental health issues and understand and respond to
signs of mental health episodes (crisis and non-crisis). Participants will also learn to recognize potential risk factors and warning signs surrounding psychosis, self-injury/harm, AD/HD, substance use,
depression, anxiety and more.
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ON DEMAND: Understanding Trauma and the Impact on Mentees
This training outlines the impact that trauma has on young people’s emotional, mental, physical and social well-being. We touch briefly on the effects on the brain and development. This course offers an emphasis on the behavior that young people may demonstrate as a result of the trauma they have experienced and how to respond appropriately, effectively and safely to promote a trauma informed environment. We can offer Maryland social worker CEUs for this training.
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ON DEMAND: Mentoring in the Virtual World
This interactive session blends positive youth development theories with practical resources to foster inclusive and engaging virtual spaces through mentorship. The presenter will cover topics such as experiential learning, culturally relevant teaching, and principles that foster meaningful engagement.