LGBTA MENTOR PROGRAM PSU Collaborative Program Initiated by: LGBTA Student Resource Center with CAPS-Counseling & Psychological Services WELCOME! Fall Mentor Training 2006 October 27th & October 28th

Introductions Meet the Trainers and Mentors (Name)….Icebreaker: Why were you interested in being part of the Mentorship Program What do you hope to gain from the training Tell us something about yourself that no one in the group can tell from looking at you

Training Agenda Friday 5-8pm Welcome, Pizza, Get Acquainted Program history/What it is/Goals (Name) Ethics & Boundaries (Name) Queer Theory and Identity (Name) Saturday 8:30am-1:30pm See binder for details

Evolution of LGBT Mentorship Programs UCLA- Patricia Alfred-Keating, Ph.D. Psychological Services Center The University of Southern California (USC) patterned program from Dr. Alfred-Keating The University of California, Davis consulted with Dr. Alfred Keating and created new program Penn State University

GOALS Provide safe environment for development of a positive Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, or Transgender Identity Break isolation and connect with a mentor to build greater self-acceptance Combat internalized homophobia, correct myths and stereotypes, and provide more accurate information Get connected to LGBTA community

Target Populations To Be Served By The Program Those in the earlier stages of self-identification Those not yet prepared of willing to participate in public activities suggesting a particular sexual or gender identity status Those in need of support and connection, but not necessarily in need of psychotherapy or counseling Those not interested in large discussion groups Those with greater need for privacy/confidentiality

A Mentee May: Be unsure of their orientation or identity Not yet be ready for others to know Have some struggle with being LGBT Fear the loss of family and/or friends Not yet know how to meet others Not know the norms of dating Feel isolated from others Worry about their future Seek role-modeling

Mentoring …what you provide Positive role modeling On-going support Understanding Empowerment Acceptance Information Networking Resources Guidance

Program Fundamentals Application & screening (Name) Review of Applications and matching (Name) Mentor & Mentee meet, fill out paperwork (Name) Mentoring begins Mentors meet with Coordinator and Name for monthly meetings

Program Details After Hours Emergency 911 (Number) Lion Support (Number) Centre County Help Line Medications: (Number) Centre County Hospital Emergency Department Director: (Number) home, (Number) cell Forms, Forms and more forms Mentees and Mentors sign disclaimer if driving anywhere together and using personal vehicles Activity log to document contacts Contract for Mentors-turn in to Name