Designed for:

Current and future mentors of newly qualified Medical Herbalist.

Delivery:

An interactive training which aims to support the development of skills and knowledge for those undertaking the mentor role and build confidence and competence

The training will include; presentation, group work, use of scenarios and case studies, reflection and self-evaluation.

Aims & Objectives:

The Role and Purpose of Mentoring:

Developing a knowledge and understanding of:

• The roles and responsibilities of the mentor and how this links to the requirements of NIHM mentoring scheme
• How the mentoring process can support

newly qualified herbalists

• The mentoring contract of expectations
• Completing the programme.

The Principles of Mentoring:

Exploration of:

• The mentoring relationship and differences between

supervising, coaching and mentoring

• Values, skills and strategies to

manage boundaries, motivate and empower

mentees.

The Practice of Mentoring:

Developing mentoring skills/building a tool kit:

• Interacting, listening, facilitating, encouraging networks, preparation, safe challenging, goal setting and self-evaluation
• Exploration of adult learning style and how make the most out of the mentoring relationship
• Reflective learning and mentoring models – linking to theory and research
• Dealing with difficulties and challenges
• Looking after yourself.

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