The best support we can offer young people during this stressful time is: open communication active and non-judgmental listening modelling positive behaviour Using these strategies can help our teens learn to regulate their own emotions, communicate effectively and build resilience by engaging in a positive support system. Below we have outlined some ways you can ease the transition back...
Adolescence is a time for big feelings, significant challenges and transitions. In addition, COVID-19 has brought with it a whole new batch of complexities such as: Will we go into another lockdown? Why can’t I see my friends yet? Will we get sick? Will life go back to normal? Talking with teens about their concerns and experiences can help them cope, but...
As a parent of two teenagers and the wife of a husband who battles with addiction and depression, I’ve had my share of challenges. Confronted by their father’s suicide note and disappearance, whilst we were beyond grateful to get him...
One of the beautiful things about mentoring is the change that occurs far beyond the mentoring match itself. Mentoring creates a powerful ripple effect that impacts entire communities. At Raise, we see the ripple effects that mentoring a young person...
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Sophie chose to mentor with Raise because she wished she’d had someone to talk to when she was younger. “I just think that having someone to vent to or having some time to talk it all though would have been...
Have you been thinking about becoming a Raise youth mentor but aren't entirely sure what's involved? Well, you're not the only one! To help you decide whether this is the right opportunity for you or someone you know, we've put...
“When you finally get to the end you realise that you’ve got a very different person there than the person you started with...and that young person is going to thrive by comparison to the person they were coming in.” –...
Schools out, summer’s here and suddenly there are young people everywhere! Whether they are your own teens, members of your local community, or the pride and joy of friends and family – it’s always handy to have some insight on...
Partnership with Priceline highlights the priceless benefits of a mentor