Anna Margot BriskyGrand Canyon University: MIN 630

October 8, 2014

ContentsDefinition frameworks (pp. 3-4)

History (pp. 5-6)Need for Programs (pp. 7-8)

Similarities (p. 9)Differences (p. 10)

When to Practice Programs (pp. 11-16)Questions and Answers (p. 17)

References (pp. 18-19)

Definitional Frameworks• Mentor• “One who agrees to be a steward of another’s maturity-spiritual, intellectual and

emotional- through a concrete solidarity with the unique personal needs” (Beaudoin, 2003, p. 15)

• Mentoring• Process of passing down and adopting traditions, talents, and molding leaders

(Moberg & Velasquez, 2004)

• Mentoring Relationship• An agreement (spoken or unspoken) between two or more people where an older

more experienced person provides guidance or supervises the younger person through life situations (GCU, 2010).

Definitional Frameworks cont…

• Counselor• An individual who is licensed and trained to offer guidance on various issues

(personal, spiritual, social, psychological problems) (GCU, 2010)

• Counseling• Counseling focuses on fixing people who seem to feel or believe they are stuck in

a critical or unpleasant space in their lives. (depression, addition, past) depression, anger, addiction or unresolved issues from the past. Counseling is more formal and often addresses issues quickly (GCU, 2010)

• At-risk youth• "young people who are extremely vulnerable to the negative consequences of

school failure, substance abuse, and early sexuality" (Siegel & Welsh, 2012, p. 5).

History of Mentoring

Historical

• Mentoring relationship goes back to Genesis 2• Partner for Adam (Beaudoin, 2003)

• Many OT and NT mentoring relationships• Moses & Joshua, Elijah & Elisha,

Paul & Timothy, Elizabeth & Mary, Jesus & his disciples

Cultural• Ancient Greece in Homer’s

Odyssey• Flourished during Renaissance• Aristotle & Alexander the Great• Charles Hamilton & Thurgood

Marshall(Moberg & Velasquez, 2004).

History of Counseling

Historical

• People have always shared stories with others• Bare other’s problems so

they are not alone

Cultural

• Tribal times: groups shared experiences• Religion developed: Priests

would listen to members• Confessionals (Catholics)

The Need for Mentoring

•Many youth are without positive role models• Youth related issues rise each year•Mentors affects youths by enhancing • Social relationships• Emotional well-being• Improving cognitive skills• Promoting positive identify development

• Build future leaders(GCU, 2010)

The Need for Counseling

•Many youth are without positive role models• Youth related issues rise each year• Counselors affects youths by drawing out• Social relationships• Emotional well-being• Improving cognitive skills• Promoting positive identify development

• Build future leaders(GCU, 2010)

Similarities of Mentoring and Counseling

• GCU (2010) “Recognition of the Line Between Mentoring and Couseling”• “require investment of time and energy…a safe environment

build on trust and openness to share” (para. 2).• Engage in learning relationships• Promote reaching for individual potential• Facilitate insight, learning, and change• Believe that all human beings have the ability to change

Differences of

Mentoring• Informal training

(certifications)• Meetings are flexible, and

partner-guided• Unstructured• Partner draws from mentor’s

experiences• Promote visions and setting

goals

Counseling• Formal training• Address more complex, life-

threatening issues• Higher education (PhDs)• Sessions are scheduled,

organized and timed• Biblical cardiology (Cantrell, 2003)

When to practice Mentoring

Seek the need to:• To discover and pursue passions• Deal with pain•Move on to have productive life

• Sort out priorities• Establish a mutual sharing relationship• To avoid future counseling treatments• After concluding counseling sessions

(Stoddard & Tamasy, 2003)

Scriptures: Mentoring• Mark 10:45 “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served; he

came to serve and to give his life to redeem many people.” (GNT)• John 13:1-17 “Do you understand what I have just done to you?” he

asked. 13 “You call me Teacher and Lord, and it is right that you do so, because that is what I am. 14 I, your Lord and Teacher, have just washed your feet. You, then, should wash one another's feet. 15 I have set an example for you, so that you will do just what I have done for you. 16 I am telling you the truth: no slaves are greater than their master, and no messengers are greater than the one who sent them. 17 Now that you know this truth, how happy you will be if you put it into practice!” (GNT)

When to implement Counseling

Seek the need to:• Facing serious troubles/challenges• Stress, death, major life changes, job

loss or gain, depression, addiction• Short-term, goal-oriented treatment• Suicidal thoughts or actions• Loss of interest in goals and vision

(Cantrell, 2003)

Scriptures: CounselingExodus 18:17-23 “17 Moses’ father-in-law said to him, “The thing that you are doing is not good. 18 You will surely wear out, both yourself and these people who are with you, for the task is too heavy for you; you cannot do it alone.” (NASB)Hebrews 13:17 “Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they are keeping watch over your souls, as those who will have to give an account. Let them do this with joy and not with groaning, for that would be of no advantage to you.” (ESV)

Use of both Mentoring and Counseling

•Programs would not be taken simultaneously• Eliminate issues from early childhood•Make life transitional with less stress•When God provides the opportunity

(Cantrell, 2003; Stoddard & Tamasy, 2003)

Scripture for both Programs

2 Timothy 3:14-17 “But as for you, continue in the truths that you were taught and firmly believe. You know who your teachers were, 15 and you remember that ever since you were a child, you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to give you the wisdom that leads to salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. 16 All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching the truth, rebuking error, correcting faults, and giving instruction for right living, 17 so that the person who serves God may be fully qualified and equipped to do every kind of good deed” (GNT).

Q & AsQ. Why is knowing the history of mentoring and counseling important?

A. Knowing the history allows the mentor or counsellor to understand what has been tried, what worked and did not work. This helps to avoid mistakes and to build on successes of the past.Q. Should a person enter a mentoring relationship first, or go through counseling?

A. As explained, there is great need for youth to go through both programs as each program has unique activities and lessons to learn. The youth must determine which program they would like to go through first, but their advisor will direct them.Q. What happens if one program does not work?

A. No program can be one-size-fits-all, so invariably any program will fail at some time. If one program does not work, another should be tried. If the counsellor or mentor involved does not have another program to try, then a referral to another counsellor or mentor should be made.

Q & AsQ. What if a youth ends up turning away from Christ?

A. Mentoring is a journey, and not everyone is ready to give up their life of sin in order to make a positive change for their futures. As a mentor, you may not win every person to Christ, but it all starts with a seed.Q. Why is spirituality important in both programs?

A. Spirituality give a base and a compass. The base is the understanding that there is a greater presence in the universe than ourselves. The compass allows a clear perception of the direction our lives should take. Without this knowledge change would be either impossible or temporary.Q. What if a youth does not want the mentoring relationship or counseling sessions to end?

A. When the counsellors or mentors feel that they have done all that can be done for a youth, they must make clear to the youth that the relationship or counselling sessions are completed and that no more benefit can come from continuing. The best way to avoid trauma in the ending of the relationship is for the terminate to be announced at the next to last session rather than at the last session abruptly.

References• Beaudoin, T. (2003, Jul). A spirituality of mentoring. America, 189, 14. Retrieved from

http://search.proquest.com/docview/209692294?accountid=7374

• Cantrell, T. (2003). Understanding and counseling youth: a biblical cardiology. Journal Of Youth Ministry, 1(2), 51-64.

• Grand Canyon University. (2010). MIN-630 module 1 lecture notes: The importance of mentoring. Retrieved from https://lc- grad2.gcu.edu/learningPlatform/user/users.html?operation=loggedIn#/learningPlatform/loud Books/loudbooks.html?viewPage=current&operation=innerPage&currentTopicname=The% 20Importance%20of%20Mentoring&topicMaterialId=9eed1336-a53e-4e4e-959a- 77ceddac4452&contentId=dcf25719-35c0-4874-a07b-b65a81af2c7b&

• Grand Canyon University. (2010). MIN-630 module 2 lecture notes: A Collaborative Definition of Mentoring. Retrieved from https://lc- grad2.gcu.edu/learningPlatform/user/users.html?operation=loggedIn#/learningPlatform/loud Books/loudbooks.html?currentTopicname=A%20Collaborative%20Definition%20of%20Mentoring&viewPage=current&operation=innerPage&topicMaterialId=d557a921-e8de-4a00- 8784-4af7f2d68ecb&contentId=46efc59a-f64d-409c-9f0e-ccd4167f748b&

• Grand Canyon University. (2010). MIN-630 module 5 lecture notes: Recognition of the line between mentoring and counseling. Retrieved from https://lc- grad2.gcu.edu/learningPlatform/user/users.html?operation=loggedIn#/learningPlatform/loud Books/loudbooks.html?viewPage=current&operation=innerPage&currentTopicname=Recog nition%20of%20the%20Line%20Between%20Mentoring%20and%20Counseling&topicMa terialId=b4ecf641-cc57-4254-81b4-409f1213b159&contentId=ec4524cc-0fd7-40a1-8b62- edacec83aeb3&

• Moberg, D. J., & Velasquez, M. G. (2004). The ethics of mentoring. Business Ethics Quarterly, 14(1), 95-122.

• Siegel & Welsh. (2012). Juvenile Delinquency: Theory, Practice, and Law. Stamford, CT :Cengage Learning.

• Stoddard, D. A., & Tamasy, R. J. (2009). The heart of mentoring: Ten principles for developing people to their fullest potential. Colorado Springs, CO: NavPress.