Mentoring: A Guiding Light to Success

OCCTH 540 Seminar

Kyle Nanan

Karen Urbanovitch

Nella Mauro

Ashley Thomson

Michelle Smith

Meet Stefan...

What is a Mentor?

A mentor is a wise and trusted counsellor or teacher

It is someone whom you look up to and seek advice with

Mentors serve as good examples of your profession

Mentoring is a process whereby a more experienced person helps a less experienced person develop in some capacity

www.dictionary.com Toal-Sullivan, D. (2006). New Graduates’ Experiences of

Learning to Practise Occupational Therapy. British Journal of Occupational Therapy November, 69(11).

Why You Need a Mentor as a New Grad

The role of the mentor is vital to the success of healthcare programs and healthcare careers

Mentees who have participated in mentorship programmes, experience benefits such as: developing professionalism, instilling greater

professional expertise and commitment to one’s profession, contributing to greater job satisfaction, having a faster rate of promotion for mentees, and increasing the research productivity of junior faculty mentees

www.york.ac.uk/healthsciences/mentors Milner, T. & Bossers, A. (2004).Evaluation of the mentor–mentee relationship in an occupational therapy

mentorship programme. Occupational Therapy International, 11(2), 96-111.

Why You Need a Mentor as a New Grad

During a transitional period, the support of colleagues and peers is critical for learning and can ease adjustment from student to Occupational Therapist.

Toal-Sullivan, D. (2006). New Graduates’ Experiences of Learning to Practise Occupational Therapy. British Journal of Occupational Therapy November, 69(11).

Occupational Therapy Mentor

An OT mentor can facilitate professional and psychosocial development when transitioning from student to clinician, or between changes in Occupational Therapy roles through: sponsorship, counseling,

development of problem-solving skills, and a professional sense of self.

Milner, T. & Bossers, A. (2004).Evaluation of the mentor–mentee relationship in an occupational therapy mentorship programme. Occupational Therapy International, 11(2), 96-111.

What Does an Occupational Therapy Mentor Offer For Stefan?

Assistance with identification of professional environments

Counseling through difficult situationsAct as a source of informationProvision of career guidanceGive feedbackEducationConfidence building and source of encouragementCollaborationFoster professional growth and individuality

Milner, T. & Bossers, A. (2004).Evaluation of the mentor–mentee relationship in an occupational therapy mentorship programme. Occupational Therapy International, 11(2), 96-111.

How do you choose a Mentor?

Seek individuals who can provide you with honest guidance regarding your career development

Demonstrate the following:Mutual RespectConstructive and Timely Feedback Shared InterestsShared Projects   http://www.mcw.edu/display/docid1558.htm

Finding His Mentor:

Where to Start?

Check current place of employmentFormal vs. Informal MentoringHow about asking a direct supervisor?

CAOT WebsiteBecome a member

What Does CAOT Offer?

OT NetworkerOT FinderCAOT ConferenceCAOT Practice Magazine OT NOW “Help with Practice Concerns”Practice ResourcesMENTOR GATEWAY

Its goal is to connect

mentors and mentees with

information and resources CAOT Website

about mentoring www.caot.ca

Provincial OT Associations British Columbia Society of Occupational Therapists Society of Alberta Occupational Therapists Saskatchewan Society of Occupational Therapists Manitoba Society of Occupational Therapists Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists L’Ordre des ergotherapeutes du Quebec New Brunswick Association of Occupational Therapists Nova Scotia Society of Occupational Therapists Prince Edward Island Occupational Therapy Society Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Occupational Therapists

Society of Alberta Occupational Therapists

Mentorship Program and Online ForumThe SAOT is pleased to offer its members

enhanced networking opportunitiesSAOT is interested in fostering mentoring

relationships with interested parties The SAOT maintains a list of SAOT-registered

Occupational Therapists interested in mentoring other member Occupational Therapists

www.saot.ca

Mentoring & Networking In The United States The American Association of

Occupational Therapists (AOTA)

Connects clinicians with new grads

Allows members to specialize their practice

Job postings for new grads and current clinicians

Emerging Leaders Development Committee

http://www.aota.org/ last accessed January 13th 2010 http://www.aota.org/Practitioners/Resources/New-

Practitioners.aspx last accessed January 13th 2010

Emerging Leaders Development Committee

Introduced in 2009 by the AOTA Created in response to student

demand for supports following graduation

If successful student is required to attend a two day seminar at the AOTA main office in Maryland

Followed by meeting your mentor and working with them for a year

http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_7687/is_20091012/ai_n39363648/?tag=content;col1 Last accessed on January 13th 2010

United States Resources: Examples

Texas Occupational Therapy Association (TOTA)

Each state body works similarly to that of provincial associations in Canada

Geared towards employment for clinicians, prospective employers used as mentors

http://www.tota.org/careerCorner.html Last accessed on January 13th 2010

United States Resources: Examples

Florida Occupational Therapy Association (FOTA)

Offers more support and network opportunities from academic institutions

Close working relationships with Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University and Florida International University

http://www.flota.org/ Last accessed on January 13 th 2010

Academic Resources

Extensive supports offered from Occupational Therapy schools in Florida namely Florida A & M

Some other supportive institutions include Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI)

These institutions will work with them and their clinical fieldwork educator to explore mentoring options in their area

http://www.famu.edu/ Last accessed on January 13th 2010 http://www.iupui.edu/ Last accessed on January 13th 2010

What Do We Offer Our Mentors?

For the mentor, the relationship can produce feelings of gratification and stimulation

It is a great opportunity to allow them to grow professionally

Can assist them in their own careerAllows them to reflect upon their own practice

Milner, T. & Bossers, A. (2004).Evaluation of the mentor–mentee relationship in an occupational therapy mentorship programme. Occupational Therapy International, 11(2), 96-111.

http://ezinearticles.com/?Mentoring:-The-Benefits-of-Being-A-Mentor&id=109135

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