WorksheetsKnowledge Assessment
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 9mins
A mentee who is suddenly less engaged in your sessions, avoids eye contact, and begins showing extreme changes in mood might be experiencing:
Normal teenage behavior
Difficulty with schoolwork
Possible signs of underlying mental health distress
An attempt to manipulate your attention
Mentors sometimes face challenges in building relationships with mentees. Which of the following behaviors is most likely to damage the trust between you and your mentee?
Checking in regularly about their life
Telling them that you “know what’s best” for them
Asking them questions about their personal interests
Encouraging them to think for themselves
Trauma can manifest in ways that may seem unrelated to the original event, such as academic struggles, behavioral changes, or physical symptoms.
True
False
Which of the following could indicate that a mentee is experiencing prolonged mental health distress? (Choose two)
Gradual withdrawal from social or extracurricular activities over time
Showing extreme enthusiasm for new hobbies or interests
Frequent absenteeism or inability to focus during mentoring sessions
Always agreeing with everything said to avoid conflict
Which of the following best represents the qualities that define a strong, healthy mentor-mentee relationship? (Select all that apply)
Active listening and validation of the mentee’s experiences
Consistently offering advice to guide the mentee in every situation
Setting rules early to ensure the mentee understands who is in control
Creating a space where the mentee feels they can share without judgment
If a mentee who has experienced trauma becomes suddenly disengaged, angry, or emotional during a mentoring session, what is the most appropriate way to respond?
Take a firm approach to help them stay focused
Show empathy and allow them space if they need it, while maintaining a calm presence
Encourage them to talk through their anger immediately
Redirect the conversation to something more positive and uplifting
Effective mentorship requires maintaining professional distance and avoiding personal connections with your mentee to protect boundaries.
True
False
Which of the following statements about trauma-informed care is true?
Trauma-informed care involves diagnosing and treating the mentee’s trauma
Trauma-informed care means you should avoid all difficult conversations
Trauma-informed care focuses on understanding the mentee’s behavior in the context of their past experiences
Trauma-informed care is primarily about controlling a mentee’s emotional responses
Which of the following strategies would help establish trust in the early stages of a mentor-mentee relationship? (Choose all that apply)
Offering advice at every opportunity to show that you are knowledgeable
Establishing consistent meeting times and showing up as scheduled
Asking open-ended questions to understand more about their world
Sharing your own past mistakes to prevent them from repeating them
How would you handle a situation where your mentee expresses a need for support in an area where you lack expertise?
It’s okay to share personal stories with your mentee if you believe it will help them understand that what they are going through is common.
True
False
What areas of mentoring or trauma-informed care would you like more training on?
Recognizing signs of mental health distress
Building stronger, more trusting relationships with mentees
Responding to trauma disclosures appropriately
Setting and maintaining boundaries in mentoring relationships
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