Want to make a difference in the life of an adolescent but are intimidated by the idea?
Each era brings more temptations that confront young people. Sometimes adults — even parents — just give up and hope for better days ahead when their kids "grow out of it." Lawrie believes that we need to relearn how to support people through the difficult and bewildering days of adolescence.
"Young people survive this confusing transition best when they have three supports: relationships with adult role models beyond their immediate families, a way of discovering beliefs and values…, and belonging to a community," writes Lawrie. "As the biblical Ruth shows us, it's virtually impossible to go through life without a wise guide."
In this ecumenical guide for clergy, lay leaders, and workers with youth and young adults, Lawrie describes the purpose of mentoring and the larger context of vocation/life purpose. She vanquishes the mystery from the "wise companion" concept and makes it very understandable and doable in the real world, weaving practical considerations and basics for mentoring into the material.
Specifically, Mentoring includes guidance on how to:
- set up a mentoring program
- discern the right form of program
- select and train mentors
Short, practical and highly adaptable, Mentoring offers a process that works in whatever context you may have.
Help teens change and grow … and be changed yourself!
Also available in Spanish.
