Peer mentoring for parents in science

Aim

To set aside regular, dedicated and structured time for in-depth reflection on balancing professional responsibilities and parenting. Through peer support and shared experiences, participants can exchange ideas, explore solutions, and develop greater confidence, resilience, and leadership in both their professional and personal lives.

Language

English

For

Parents working at PRBB centres

Contents

Between 6 and 8 participants form a peer mentoring group with the aid of a facilitator to meet on an ongoing basis, usually once a month, to provide regular, professional development and support for each other. The group uses a range of structured processes that tap the resources within the group to enhance their ability to learn from experience. The processes are highly effective and easy to use - the result is an extremely rich learning environment and increased professional and personal effectiveness. 

The group will be supported for the first three meetings only. The aim of the facilitator is to help the group work to independence and self-sustainability. After these initial meetings the group is expected to become self-supporting, practicing the mentoring tools learnt during the facilitated sessions.

Participants should commit to a process of sustained work over several months in the group, first with a facilitator and later as participators in a self-sustaining group.

Study commitment

In preparation for the first session attendees will have to have a look at the peer mentoring guidelines (will be sent some days before) and to reflect over which personal situation to share.