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	Stages of the Mentoring Relationship Most mentor programmes acknowledge that there are a number of stages that the mentoring relationship experiences. These, generally, will include: Stage 1: Getting to know each other! Getting to know each other's families Building foundations of trust and respect Doing fun things together Setting some specific, realistic, easily achievable and measurable goals Planning meeting times Setting the boundaries of the relationship Sensitively breaking down any barriers that might be evident in the relationship Some important questions for the mentor to be seeking answers to at this stage, might include: Where did my mentee come from? Where does my mentee wish to go? What does my mentee need now? What is my mentee good at? What options are open to my mentee with these skills? How can I help my mentee develop and extend these skills? Stage 2: Achieving goals! Formation of a closer emotional bond Doing more fun things together (with the mentee perhaps selecting more of these) Setting and achieving some s-t-r-e-t-c-h-i-n-g goals Understanding that the relationship might experience high and low points, yet willingly working through such times Seeking ongoing support and encouragement from programme staff, other mentors, other resources Affirming the uniqueness of the relationship Remaining committed to the relationship Encouraging the mentee to develop relationships with other significant adults Stage 3: Closure! Acknowledgment of the effect of the goal setting process Where possible, helping the mentee plan for the future Doing fun things together Preparing for the formal conclusion of the mentoring contract in a healthy, affirming and respectful way Reviewing and reflecting on the high points and the low points of the relationship Discussing options for staying in touch in the future Celebrating the mentoring journey! \| Relationship Stages \| Mentor's Role and Qualities \| Different Stages of Development 5 - 13 \| Mentor's Dream \| 131 ideas for the mentoring journey \| Mentor Training \| The Spirit of Mentoring (Mentor Training Manual) \| Book for ongoing training \| What Mentors say about the Training Manual \| 17 Golden Mentoring Rules \| Goal Getting Tips \| Goal Setting Ideas \| Goal Getting Examples \| Tips to Foster Resilient Mentees \| 10 Habits of Effective Mentees \| Developing a positive self-image \| Mentor's Song - Human \| 50 Ways to be a Great Mentor \| The Dance (poem) \| My Mentor, My Friend (Poem) \| Through the eyes of Mentors \| What Mentees say \| 10 Keys To Connecting with a Mentee \| 12 Habits of the Toxic Mentor \| 12 Habits of the Toxic Mentee \| Why Male Mentors are Urgently Needed \| Tribute to a Mentor from a Mentee \| Connecting with a Mentee aged 11 - 14 \| 30 Tips for the Adolescent Journey \| \| Return Home \| Meet Robin \| Setting up a Mentoring Program \| Mentor \| Gen Y2Z Teacher-Mentors \| Peer Mentor \| GR8MATES program Blog \| Blog 4 Parents and Teenagers \| Robin's Great Links \| Contact Robin \|