Advanced Mentoring Resources

These resources are designed for the advanced mentoring programme in the School of Social Work and Social Policy. These Mentors are trained to work with these resources in timetabled sessions.

If you are not an SWSP Mentor, please feel free to browse through these resources and use anything that you find helpful.

All feedback about what works and doesn't would be deeply appreciated!

If what you need is not here, email student2student@tcd.ie and we are more than happy to help you find something suitable!

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Semester 1 Framework 2025

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Fortnightly email content suggestions

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Icebreaker Suggestions

Brené Brown smiling while presenting. Text on screen reads “Brené Brown: Belonging vs Fitting In.” Link to a video discussing the difference between belonging and fitting in.

Session 2: Settling-In

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Session 3: Basic Study Strategies

Cartoon of a student holding an A+ paper, looking uncertain. Surrounded by thought bubbles showing various disguises. Text reads “What is Imposter Syndrome and how can you combat it?” Thumbnail for Elizabeth Cox's TED-Ed video on imposter phenomenon.

Session 4: Overcoming Barriers

Session 5: Stress Busters

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Session 6: Assessment Strategies

Feedback Form

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Odyssey Volunteer Portal

Log your volunteer activity on Odyssey. Mentors can also access their mentee lists here.