Self-Paced Mentoring for Youth Mental Health

Self-Paced Mentoring for Youth Mental Health

This 9-session, self-paced professional certification equips mentors and program staff with evidence-based strategies to address depression, anxiety, and other youth mental health challenges within mentoring relationships. Developed by Professor Elizabeth Raposa (Fordham University), the course translates clinically validated techniques into practical tools that can be seamlessly applied in everyday mentoring programs. Participants earn a CEBM Certificate in Mentoring for Youth Mental Health upon completion.

Course Content

Welcome and Introduction
Lesson One: Understanding Common Mental Health Problems in Youth
Lesson Two: Trauma Informed Mentoring
Lesson Three: Coping with Risk for Suicide and Self-harm
Lesson Four: Motivational Interviewing Techniques
Lesson Five: Targeting Automatic Thoughts
Lesson Six: Thinking Like a Behaviorist
Lesson Seven: Emotional Awareness & Relaxation
Lesson Eight: Building Mentee Social Capital
Lesson Nine: TDIs and Providing Supportive Accountability
Mentoring for Youth Mental Health Final Exam

Course Includes

  • 10 Lessons
  • 1 Quiz