Mentoring Teenagers
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About
This course helps you mentor teenagers with care, respect, consistency, and sound judgment. You will learn how adolescent development shapes behavior, identity, relationships, and growing independence. You will practice building trust, communicating effectively, supporting youth voice, guiding goals, expanding opportunities, and creating inclusion. You will also learn how to protect safety and maintain boundaries. The final sections help you reflect, work with other adults, and end mentoring relationships with care. Throughout the course, you can use an AI coach to practice conversations and decisions.
Section 1: Understanding Teen Development 0/5 Lessons
- Lesson 1.1 Understanding Adolescent Growth and Development
- Lesson 1.2 Recognizing Individual Differences and Strengths
- Lesson 1.3 Supporting Identity and Belonging
- Lesson 1.4 Setting Age-Appropriate Expectations
- Section 1: Knowledge Check
Section 2: Building Trusting Mentoring Relationships 0/5 Lessons
- Lesson 2.1 Establishing Trust and Rapport
- Lesson 2.2 Demonstrating Reliability and Consistency
- Lesson 2.3 Expressing Care and Encouragement
- Lesson 2.4 Maintaining Respectful Professional Boundaries
- Section 2: Knowledge Check
Section 3: Communicating Effectively with Teenagers 0/5 Lessons
- Lesson 3.1 Listening with Curiosity and Empathy
- Lesson 3.2 Asking Open and Developmental Questions
- Lesson 3.3 Giving Constructive and Encouraging Feedback
- Lesson 3.4 Navigating Difficult Conversations
- Section 3: Knowledge Check
Section 4: Supporting Youth Voice and Agency 0/5 Lessons
- Lesson 4.1 Sharing Voice and Decision-Making
- Lesson 4.2 Supporting Independent Thinking
- Lesson 4.3 Encouraging Self-Advocacy
- Lesson 4.4 Balancing Support with Accountability
- Section 4: Knowledge Check
Section 5: Supporting Goals Learning and Growth 0/5 Lessons
- Lesson 5.1 Exploring Interests Strengths and Aspirations
- Lesson 5.2 Setting Meaningful and Realistic Goals
- Lesson 5.3 Turning Goals into Practical Actions
- Lesson 5.4 Building Confidence Through Reflection and Progress
- Section 5: Knowledge Check
Section 6: Expanding Opportunities and Networks 0/5 Lessons
- Lesson 6.1 Broadening College and Career Awareness
- Lesson 6.2 Sharing Experience Without Prescribing a Path
- Lesson 6.3 Building Social and Professional Capital
- Lesson 6.4 Connecting Teenagers with Appropriate Resources
- Section 6: Knowledge Check
Section 7: Practicing Inclusive and Culturally Responsive Mentoring 0/5 Lessons
- Lesson 7.1 Demonstrating Cultural Humility
- Lesson 7.2 Recognizing Bias and Assumptions
- Lesson 7.3 Creating Inclusion and Belonging
- Lesson 7.4 Responding to Different Experiences and Needs
- Section 7: Knowledge Check
Section 8: Maintaining Safety Boundaries and Role Clarity 0/5 Lessons
- Lesson 8.1 Maintaining Ethical and Professional Boundaries
- Lesson 8.2 Protecting Privacy and Understanding Its Limits
- Lesson 8.3 Recognizing and Reporting Safety Concerns
- Lesson 8.4 Referring Needs Beyond the Mentor Role
- Section 8: Knowledge Check
Section 9: Reflecting and Collaborating as a Mentor 0/5 Lessons
- Lesson 9.1 Preparing for Purposeful Mentoring
- Lesson 9.2 Reflecting on Mentoring Interactions
- Lesson 9.3 Seeking Feedback and Support
- Lesson 9.4 Coordinating with the Program and Other Adults
- Section 9: Knowledge Check
Section 10: Ending Mentoring Relationships with Care 0/5 Lessons
- Lesson 10.1 Preparing for a Planned Ending
- Lesson 10.2 Conducting a Caring Closure Conversation
- Lesson 10.3 Reviewing and Celebrating Growth
- Lesson 10.4 Supporting Transition and Managing Unexpected Endings
- Section 10: Knowledge Check
Section 11: Earn Your Mentoring Teenagers Credential 0/2 Lessons
- Final Knowledge Check
- Course Completion