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Making a
Connection through Mutual Understanding
An emotional connection
is an important aspect of successful mentoring. How well do you know the
person with whom you will be working? If you are already close, you
may want to skip the following "get to know you" exercise.
However, many people find that the exercise leads to a new level
of mutual awareness that is very helpful in peer support.
Instructions: Take turns answering the following
questions. Both you and your partner should skip
questions that are uncomfortable. This exercise is
useful for gaining trust and a perspective useful for
giving and getting feedback.
Tell about:
- Places you have lived in
your life
- A major change you have
made in your life
- One thing others would
need to know to understand you better
- A childhood experience
that has had a lasting effect on you
- A person who has had an
important impact on you
- How you happened to
choose your present work
- An experience you’ve
had recently that has made a significant impression on you
- An obstacle you’ve had
to overcome
- Your hobbies and/or
special interests
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Learn more about establishing
trust and openness by clicking on the Wellness Mentor Training
Video link below.
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