USEFUL LINKS AND RESOURCES FOR THE GLOBAL MAJORITY MENTEE.

We have compiled a library of numerous useful links and resources for you to browse in preparation for your sessions, or in your own time. These links can be found in the guidebook as well. 

• Session 1: Introductions

  Personal Goal Setting - How to Set SMART Goals - introduction to goal mapping and SMART goals.

  31 SMART Goals Examples for Students of All Ages (developgoodhabits.com) - useful examples of SMART goals that might inspire you.

  Growth Mindset vs Fixed Mindset: How what you think affects what you achieve (mindsethealth.com) - what a growth mindset and fixed mindset are and the benefits of a growth one.

  Learn How to Develop a Growth Mindset With These Strategies (tonyrobbins.com) insightful follow on from the above.

  Information for young people on confidence and self-esteem - Mind - building your confidence to speak up in-front of others.

• Session 2: Culture

  We have compiled a list of inspirational individuals and cultural works in the Global Majority. You can download the GMM Session 2 here.

• Session 3: Skills

   Hip Hop HEALS podcast - to inspire and inform.

  Future Quest WEX page - opportunities for networking, building skills & experience.

  The Skills Builder Partnership - a useful framework for developing skills for your career.

  20 ways to improve your communication skills - tips to building your communication skills.

  Future Quest - SKILLS - information & activities for a variety of skills.

  Future Quest - More Resilient You - a blog to help you build your resilience skills

  What are the NHS values | NHS Professionals - the core traits and values that strengthen everything the NHS do.

• Session 4: Strategies

  Black Lives Natter – A podcast and community set up by and for Black Brits to talk.

  BBC Ideas – Reflections on Race Series – A series of videos on race and life from a multitude of different GM viewpoints.

  Babbasa - Bristol based organisation aiming to tackle rising levels of youth unemployment, educational underachievement and the rapid decline in youth aspirations in Bristol’s ethnically diverse inner-city communities.

  AVF - African Voices Forum (AVF) is a Bristol-based network of African and African-Caribbean community associations/organisations, other community organisations working to empower Africans and African-Caribbean to take active part in policies and initiatives that concern them.

  The Diverse Artists Network – diverse network of like minded people celebrating art in all its forms, promoting global majority voices.

• Session 5: Relationships

  Jigsaw Family Conflict - what it is, why/how it happens & what to do.

  Relationships and family problems: useful organisations - useful contacts for support if you need it.

  Supportline – information on dealing with problems as well as more contacts.

  Relate - relationship support for everyone.

  8 Tips for Developing Positive Relationships

• Session 6: Dealing with Discrimination

  YoungMinds UK - Being treated differently or unfairly because of our race, skin colour or ethnicity can negatively affect our mental health. Here's some information on how to get help if you've experienced racism.

  Mind - more information on the impact of racism on mental health

  What are 'Microaggressions'? | The University of Edinburgh - introduction to microaggressions

  Digital microaggressions and how to handle them - CMI (managers.org.uk) - follow on from above

  GOV UK - Your Rights - Your legal rights

  GOV UK - What-you-can-do - What you can do

  Asking The Right Questions - Constructive Challenge

  Video: Non-Violent Communication - NVC Marshall Rosenberg - San Francisco Workshop

• Session 7: The World of Work

  Work experience and volunteering opportunities | Future Quest - useful list of opportunities in the Bristol and Bath area.

  Interview tips | Finding a job | The Prince's Trust (princes-trust.org.uk) - tips on preparing for a job or university interview.

  7 Simple Steps to Writing an Excellent Diversity Essay - Accepted - how to write positively about your diversity in your university application.

  How to start a personal statement (thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk) - brief but concise look at starting a personal statement.

  How to Write a Great CV with No Work Experience | Top Universities

  Black Lives Matter: the workplace | Acas - useful podcast.

  How to Write the Perfect Cover Letter - Glassdoor UK