Advocacy
What does advocate mean?
To publicize and support a cause/movement you feel strongly about.
What does it mean to self-advocate?
The ability to speak up for yourself and the things that are important to you.
Occurs when one or more mentors work with several mentees at one time
Group Mentoring
What is another word for advocating?
Supporting, campaigning, promoting, etc.
Why is it important to advocating for yourself?
You decide what you want then develop and carry out a plan to help you get it.
Interaction of individuals who are at about the same place/pace in school.
peer mentoring
Name a famous person and what they advocate for.
you tell me:)
What is important to have for self advocating?
Speaking up for yourself, making your own decisions, Problem solving, listening and learning.
Takes place when two or more mentors work with one individual or with a group.
Team mentoring
How does advocating lead to sucess?
Spreading information, gaining knowledge, making your voice heard
What do you always need to include when you are asking for a change?
Why you need the change
Connects mentors and mentees electronically
Virtual mentoring
How can you advocate for someone else?
Support and Acknowledge them
Name one out of three parts of self-advocacy
Knowing yourself, knowing your needs and knowing how to get what you need
Often involves a junior person mentoring a senior person
Reverse Mentoring