Exploring the Mentoring Relationship: Mentor and Mentee Perspectives Riqiea Kitchens, OTR, CSRS Christine Rajan, OTR

harrishealth.org2 OBJECTIVES 1.To explore the roles of mentor and mentee 2.To describe components that contribute to a successful mentoring relationship 3.To identify rewarding and challenging experiences involved in the mentoring relationship 4.To provide an outline to foster mentoring relationships in similar clinical settings

harrishealth.org3 THEN? Mentee Fear I thought I was done being a student? Intimidation Mentor Uncertainty Do I know enough? When am I going to have time to do this?

harrishealth.org4 QUESTION How can we use our experiences to foster a successful mentoring relationship?

harrishealth.org5 PURPOSE The purpose of this study is to use an autoethnographic approach to understand the components and process of a mentoring relationship in a clinical setting.

harrishealth.org6 Mentoring defined Mentor- An individual with expertise who can help develop the career of a mentee Career Related Psychosocial Mentee- An individual that assumes the role of a learner in a mentoring relationship regardless of age or position of the mentor and mentee Mentoring-A professional relationship in which an experienced person (mentor) assists someone with less experience (mentee)in developing specific skills and knowledge that will enhance his or her professional growth and development.

harrishealth.org7 MENTORING STAGES Initiation Stage Cultivation Stage Separation Redefinition

harrishealth.org8 METHODS Journaling Discussion Self-Reflection Observation

harrishealth.org9 ANALYSIS Review of notes and materials Reflection Member checking

harrishealth.org10 Themes Initial Uncertainty Anxiety Fear After Confidence Competence Improved professional identity

harrishealth.org11 BARRIERS AND SUPPORTS Cultural Personal Environmental

harrishealth.org12 TAKE HOME MESSAGES Mentoring is a vulnerable and dynamic process Successful mentoring can increase confidence, competence and improve professional identity

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