Mentoring is about a two-way trusted relationship where both the mentor and mentee learn and grow on a personal and professional basis.

I have found that a good mentor will explore the mental health and well-being of their mentee as that will influence the path that you both will take. I have added to my tool kit the need to have a conversation that will touch on the mental well-being of my mentee. That determines the direction that we are going to take.

I have had some people that I have been working with and by having those discussions early in the relationship we were able to better customize the approach that we were going to take and outcomes that are better suited to what they wanted. One area that seems to require attention is grief. With all that is going on in the world today I have people reaching out for someone to walk beside them as they go on their healing journey. I know that I am still dealing with the loss of my wife, Debra and that doing it alone is not always the easiest.

I recommend that you reach out and ask for help as you do not have to travel that journey on your own. Your mentor if they have walked that same path can be a support that you never thought of.

Having a mentor with real life experience is a plus. That mentor can keep your conversation confidential. They can listen and hear and be non-judgemental. They will walk beside you and provide that comfort that you so much yearn for.

All that you need to do is reach out and say, “I need help”. A simple task but one that can change your world. Remember, “I need Help”.