The DO’S and DON’TS of MENTORING
THE DO’S THE DON’TS
Healthy Helping vs. Hurtful Helping
February Mentor Message In the work of mentorship, the intention to help can sometimes blur the line between what truly supports someone and what inadvertently hinders their growth. At Hand …
The Art of Staying Connected
January Mentor Message Mentorship is a journey of connection, trust, and growth. It’s an incredible opportunity to make a difference in someone’s life by simply being present, consistent, and caring. …
Ada County Resource Website
Learn about resources specific to Ada County.
Canyon County Resource Website
Learn about resources specific to Canyon County.
Treasure Valley Resource List
Community resource list for the Treasure Valley.
Merry Christmas Hand in Hand Mentors
December Mentor Message This time of year naturally brings reflection and gratitude, and we are truly inspired by the impact of what you do. Your willingness to open your hearts …
Community Organizations: Register a booth for FROM VICTIM TO VICTOR
Hand in Hand Family Mentorship presents Derek Clark on March 14, 2025 from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. at JUMP Boise downtown. Derek Clark, a nationally acclaimed motivational speaker and advocate, …
The Trap of Empathy: A Lesson in Enabling
November Mentor Message When I think of the word empathy, I picture people with a natural ability to understand and connect with others—those who are good listeners, show compassion, and …
What makes a successful mentor?
As mentors, we are not responsible to fix our mentee’s problems. It is easy to carry the weight of other’s choices or circumstances upon our shoulders and feel the gravity of every crisis they face. Our role is to encourage, believe in, share wise counsel, and give hope that circumstances can and will change as they don’t give up.