Reflection & Closure
Reflecting on your mentoring relationship
There are times when looking back (and forward) in a relationship is a healthy and wonderful thing to do. This is often best done at landmark times, like an anniversary, but feel free to use this reflection process when it makes sense for you and your mentee.
Closure is a natural part of the mentoring cycle, and should be acknowledged as a natural part of life. We know support during closure is critical in ensuring positive outcomes for both the youth and the mentor volunteer.
Healthy closure gives mentees an opportunity to reflect on their experiences and practice positive communication with a trusted adult. Formal and guided closure is an opportunity to:
There are times when looking back (and forward) in a relationship is a healthy and wonderful thing to do. This is often best done at landmark times, like an anniversary, but feel free to use this reflection process when it makes sense for you and your mentee.
Closure is a natural part of the mentoring cycle, and should be acknowledged as a natural part of life. We know support during closure is critical in ensuring positive outcomes for both the youth and the mentor volunteer.
Healthy closure gives mentees an opportunity to reflect on their experiences and practice positive communication with a trusted adult. Formal and guided closure is an opportunity to:
- Model to youth that relationships and people change over time, and being open to this change is part of being in a healthy relationship.
- Reflect back on the mentoring friendship - think about memories and what each learned from the other.
- Set realistic plans for continued communication.
- Say thank you for being open to a mentoring relationship.
Closure Interviews
Click here to read about Chase & Ricks 7 year friendship!
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Click here to hear reflections from VIvian & Chris
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