Trainings

Youth Development

Engaging Boys of Color

This 90-minute workshop identifies specific strategies in how to engage boys of color leads to increased trust, improved connection and increased relational skills.  Anyone who has an interest and willingness to promote the overall well-being of boys of color.  Parents and helping professionals will find this workshop meaningful.

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Trauma and Drama

The goal of this 90-minute workshop is to learn the relationship of traumatic experiences and peer conflict among female youth and teens.  Anyone who has an interest and willingness to promote the overall well-being of girls will find this workshop helpful.

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Mentoring Magic

Building Trusting Relationships with Youth

This 90-minute workshop explores the art of building trusting relationships between mentors and youth. Participants learn effective communication, active listening, and empathy-building techniques. The session emphasizes the importance of trust in mentoring relationships and provides practical strategies to establish meaningful connections with mentees.

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Empowering Voices

Cultivating Youth Leadership Skills

This 90-minute workshop equips mentors with tools to nurture leadership skills in their mentees. Participants learn strategies for empowering youth, fostering their confidence, and guiding them to take on leadership roles within their communities. The session includes interactive activities and case studies to illustrate effective mentorship in leadership development.

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Navigating Challenges

Supporting Youth Through Difficult Times

This 90-minute workshop provides mentors with insights into understanding and supporting youth facing challenges. Participants learn about common issues such as mental health struggles, academic pressure, and peer conflicts. Through real-life scenarios and role-playing, mentors gain practical skills to offer appropriate guidance and support to mentees during difficult times.

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Get You’re A’s Up

Ten creative youth empowerment strategies are shared to help parents, teachers and other helping professionals to help teen boys of color become more resilient.  

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Using our BRAINS to De-escalate Youth

In a 90-minute session, attendees will learn six highly effective neurorelational skills to calm youth when dysregulated.

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Don’t Believe the Hype, you can be a Pro!

This 90-minute workshop offers youth concrete strategies to learn individual strengths, explore career aspirations and identify options to pursue professional career positions.

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Goal Getters

Mentoring Youth in Goal Setting and Achievement

In this 60-minute workshop, participants guide mentors in helping their mentees set realistic and achievable goals. Participants learn about the SMART goal-setting framework and practice goal-setting activities. The session equips mentors with effective techniques to motivate and support their mentees in reaching their personal and academic goals.

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Inclusive Mentoring

Embracing Diversity and Cultivating Inclusion

This 90-minute workshop explores the importance of diversity and inclusion in mentorship relationships. Participants learn about cultural competence, implicit bias, and inclusive mentoring practices. Through interactive discussions and case studies, mentors gain insights into fostering inclusive environments, understanding diverse perspectives, and promoting equal opportunities for all mentees.

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Life Skills Lab

Mentoring Youth for Success Beyond Academics

This 60-minute session, attendees focuses on life skills and help mentors guide their mentees in developing essential skills for personal and professional success. Participants explore topics such as communication, time management, problem-solving, and financial literacy. The session includes hands-on activities and discussions to prepare mentees for the challenges of adulthood.

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