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MentorCONNECT's Weekly Mentoring Moment
A Chance to Build New Skills for Mentoring Matchups
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June 8, 2009
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| Welcome to this month's Good News!
Welcome to your weekly "Mentoring Moment"!
As many of
you know, last week your fearless founder, Shannon, was featured on the
HealthyPlace.com TV show. Guess what she talked about? Her favorite
subject - mentoring! For those of you who may have missed it, check out
the link below for your own private showing.
We are also excited
this week to share more about how to connect with a mentor, and to
offer some insight into the benefits of serving as someone's mentor.
And, as always, we look forward to your suggestions and questions!
Shannon, Kimberly, Jeanette, Andrea & Lynn
(your MC Leadership Team)
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Mentoring "Thought for the Week"
When choosing your mentor or mentee, trust your gut.
Mentoring is a unique relationship formed for a specific purpose.
Like any relationship, but even more so in this special partnership, it may take a couple of tries to find the right fit.
Some
mentoring teams match up and hit it off immediately - their stories
sync, their styles of communication flow, their availability is
perfectly synchronized.
Other mentoring teams must lay more
groundwork to find time to talk or meet, common ground to share, and
similarities to connect through.
In every mentoring
relationship, whether or not it is a short- or long-term match, there
is something for both mentor and mentee to learn.
Some mentoring matches are made for a specific reason, others for a season of life, and some matches are made for a lifetime.
Whatever
your current mentoring partnership has to offer you, take it and hold
it with reverence in both hands. Learn what you need to learn, share
what you feel called to share, and above all, enjoy the experience!
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Q: I am thinking about applying to become a volunteer mentor. What are the benefits of serving as someone's mentor?
A: Thank you for your excellent question. As you may already realize,
mentoring is about building a relationship between mentor and mentee
that enhances the self-worth of both and promotes the sharing of ideas,
support and successes. Mentors are trusted sources or guides who can
help their mentees learn how to deal more effectively with the process
of eating disorder recovery - and at the same time, experience
themselves growing stronger in recovery through helping someone else
overcome a similar challenge. And while your experience of mentoring will be as unique as you are,
there are some common benefits that many of our volunteer mentors enjoy...to read the MC Leadership Team's full answer, click HERE (all Q&A will be archived with the newest questions displaying first.)
To submit your question click HERE. We answer each question in the order it was received.
NOTE:
Be sure to stay tuned for next week's Q&A, when we will discuss
more about the benefits of allowing someone to serve as your mentor!
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"Who Am I Without Ed?" Group
 Mentors and mentees come together to explore who we are independent of our eating disorder in this popular Forums group!
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BodyCONNECT Group
Love your body? Easier said than done, right? This Forums group is the place where we can brainstorm ways to honor, respect, and take better care of our bodies.
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In the news: Shannon shares her story and speaks her mind about the power of mentoring!
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MentorCONNECT is grateful for the support of its Sponsoring Care Partners:
Remuda Ranch Programs for Eating Disorders
 Tapestry: A Residential Treatment Center for Women with Eating Disorders
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NOTE: Participation in MentorCONNECT
is NOT meant to replace the supervision and care of a qualified medical
professional, and should never be construed as such. Shannon Cutts, the
MentorCONNECT Leadership Team and Key to Life
can NOT be held liable for any activities undertaken as a part or
result of receiving or participating in these online communities. If
you have a medical question, please consult your healthcare
professional.
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