SPORTS COACHES AS MENTORS: A RESOURCE FOR SOCIAL WORK SERVICES TO ADOLESCENTS by LYNDELE DOROTHY ROSSELLOTY Submitted in accordance with the requirements for the degree of MASTERS OF ARTS IN SOCIAL SCIENCE (MENTAL HEALTH) at the UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA SUPERVISOR: PROF W F VAN DELFT JUNE 2010 i DECLARATION I declare that: ‘Sports coaches as mentors: a resource for social work services to adolescents’ is my own work and that all the sources that I have used or quoted
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The purpose of this assignment is to demonstrate understanding of the application of theoretical concepts in the development of the role of as a mentor. This will be conducted by reflecting upon completing the facilitation and assessment of a nursing student in practice. Firstly knowledge and understanding of the key issues for preparation of an effective learning environment will be critically reviewed‚ followed by a critical appraisal of how working relationships are formed and maintained‚ and
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study that examines the effect of a peer mentor on the emotional status of patients‚ what is the dependent variable? In a study that examines the effect of a peer mentor on the emotional status of patients‚ what is the dependent variable? In a study that examines the effect of a peer mentor on the emotional status of patients‚ what is the dependent variable? that examines the effect of a peer mentor on the emotio In a study that examines the effect of a peer mentor on the emotional status of patients
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A mentor‚ typically a person who attempts to suggest and or change someone’s thoughts and possible actions. In the novel‚ Othello by William Shakespeare‚ the known mentor of Othello is Iago‚ the primary villain of the book. Due to his intense persuasion and influence‚ the whole novel seems to be changed by his cutting personality. In the book‚ Othello‚ William Shakespeare successfully creates Iago‚ a rude‚ manipulative‚ harsh mentor of Othello‚ seemingly changing the plot line and outcomes of certain
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this situation. 2. In your capacity as the change agent‚ identify and explain four steps you would undertake to improve the situation. 3. Construct a change management strategy for dealing with this situation. In so doing‚ identify three approaches to managing resistance you commend and provide a clear justification for your choice. CASE STUDY TWO: CASE STUDY - ROLE OF VISION AT MENTOR GRAPHICS 1. How would you describe the way vision was used at Mentor Graphics? Based on case
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I believe that a peer mentor is a student who is willing to be a helping hand for their peers. They are available to provide support‚ guidance‚ or just be an approachable companion. They take pride in doing what it takes to better themselves and other’s around them. They are able to identify and accept their strengths and weaknesses and build upon them. I think it’s important for a peer mentor to be someone that isn’t selfish because you need to sacrifice your own time for others. They should be
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Unit 4 assessment Identify and describe the role and responsibilities of the coach/mentor‚ paying particular attention to: Values‚ attitude‚ beliefs and skills when coaching/mentoring The definition of a mentor is when one person helps another person to achieve something that’s important to them. It’s about giving help and support ‚ in a manner that the student will appreciate and value which will help them move forward giving them confidence to what they would like to achieve. When in a mentoring
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1. Explain your reasons for applying (or reapplying) to be an Adelante Peer Mentor: Although‚ this is the first time applying to the Adelante Peer Mentor program there is a belief that there is a fulfillment that can be achieved through the mentor to the first year student structure. This program enables one to obtain personal growth through assisting a first year college student. Providing guidance to an individual as they transition into college is essential in preparing and setting them in the
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and young adult’s‚ is that of a mentor. Defined by our book‚ a mentor is‚ "anyone who provides guidance-teachers‚ older siblings‚ strangers‚ and‚ especially‚ parents. All of them are affected by their culture‚ and thus culture shapes a child’s cognition" (pg. 176). Throughout my life growing up‚ I have had many mentors that have helped me learn‚ hone my skills‚ and teach me lessons that they themselves have acquired from years of experience. Out of all my mentors‚ the person that had the biggest
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year of high school. Before I led the group of underclassmen‚ I had a two day training in how to become a great leader and know how to express my skills. As a leader‚ I showed many skills such as communication‚ leadership‚ and patience. I served as a mentor to these fifteen freshman by giving them advice and encouraging them to get involved. I played activities with them which represented challenges which will be faced through high school as well as lessons which boosted their confidence to communicate
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