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Therapeutic Mentoring for Young People

Continuing the Journey from Workshops

 

Therapeutic mentoring offers young people the opportunity to continue the reflection and learning that begins in group workshops — or to access standalone support if needed. These sessions provide a safe, supportive environment for processing emotions, exploring challenges, and building strategies for resilience.

 

Workshops often bring hidden feelings to the surface — an important first step. Therapeutic mentoring provides dedicated time and guidance to explore these feelings in a confidential, structured, and nurturing space, helping young people make sense of what has arisen and begin the next stage of their personal growth.

How Therapeutic Mentoring Works

 

Mentoring sessions are flexible and tailored to the young person’s needs. They may be:

 

  • One-off sessions for immediate reflection or guidance

  • Ongoing support over several sessions to build skills, confidence, and emotional resilience

  • Small-group sessions where peer support is beneficial and appropriate

 

Each session can include guided reflection, practical strategies, and co-created action plans. Young people are encouraged to work at their own pace, ensuring that support feels safe and empowering.

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Linking Mentoring to Workshops

 

Therapeutic mentoring works seamlessly with workshops. While workshops provide group-based exploration, mentoring offers:

 

  • Individualised space to process what has emerged

  • Deeper reflection on personal experiences or challenges

  • Structured guidance for applying learning in everyday life

 

This progression allows young people to consolidate insights from workshops, feel heard, and develop practical coping tools under supportive guidance.

Creating a Practical Support Plan

 

Mentoring often includes collaboration with key staff, mentors, or pastoral leads to create a practical management plan. This plan provides:

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  • Clear steps for ongoing support

  • Tools and strategies for staff to use alongside mentoring

  • A structured path forward for the young person

 

This ensures that mentoring is integrated with the wider school approach rather than operating in isolation, reinforcing the benefits of trauma-informed practice throughout the setting.

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When Therapeutic Mentoring Is Most Beneficial

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Therapeutic mentoring is particularly useful when:

 

  • A workshop uncovers deeper emotions that require reflection

  • A young person needs individualised support to navigate challenges

  • Staff want structured guidance to support a young person’s ongoing development

  • There is a need for practical strategies and a clear plan to embed learning

 

It works best as part of a broader trauma-informed approach, supporting both the young person and the adults around them.

Grounded, Supportive, and Ethical

 

The aim is not to “fix” young people, but to provide a safe, structured space where growth can happen naturally. Mentoring supports young people to recognise their feelings, develop resilience, and take manageable steps forward - all within a framework that values understanding, safety, and respect.

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