The Nelson-Hardy Mentorship Project (NHMP) for Social Workers
***Due to such a beautiful abundance of requests for mentoring, Dr. Hardy is currently not available to fulfill further mentoring requests at this time. Please feel welcome to revisit this webpage in the future to determine if there is availability. Thank you!***
Have you put off your career goals due to feelings of inadequacy? Have you ever questioned your knowledge, skills, and abilities as a social worker? Have you ever kept silent and felt “small” in a room where others seemed “big” although you had a great idea that was worth sharing?
If you have experienced the above, you are not alone. I have too. At times, I have allowed self-doubt to keep me still when I should have given myself permission to propel forward. At other times, I simply lacked the “know-how” and just needed someone to provide guidance and support. These feelings and experiences are real for many. Therefore, there is value in professional mentorship.
The Nelson-Hardy Mentorship Project (NHMP) for Social Workers is designed to promote social belonging by confronting vulnerabilities and feelings of imposter syndrome that hinder achievement of career-related intentions. Individual mentorship sessions, guided by specific focus tasks, are provided virtually to enhance your professional identity, career vision, and sense of belonging within the profession.
“Dr. Hardy has been instrumental throughout the cultivation of my Career Inventory for Social Workers. Her knowledge of statistics, business, research and social work have assisted me tremendously in my scholastic endeavors." Social Worker, Researcher
What is a mentor? A mentor has qualities like that of a colleague and friend, provides advice and guidance about career goals. A mentor is a support to someone who is seeking professional growth and development. On the other hand, mentorship is not mental health counseling, clinical supervision, or academic tutoring. What types of mentoring sessions are available?
Option 1 - Clarity Session - $85
Would you simply like to schedule a one-to-one, brief individual session when the need arises? A clarity session would be an ideal option where you could schedule a 30-minute session to aid with a specific issue. This is a beneficial way to discuss a certain question such as how to prepare for a conference or determine next steps in your career.
Option 2 - Focus Session - $160
Would you like more time to go in-depth about a certain topic? Then a 60-minute focus session would be ideal, for example, how to start and outline a new group or uncovering your career interests and developing strategies to pursue your intentions.
Are you interested in mentorship? If so, and you find that my experiences are in alignment with your career intentions, feel welcome to contact me by completing the Mentorship Questionnaire below to discuss your interests and pricing. A confirmable professional reference is needed to obtain mentorship (e.g., professor, colleague, supervisor, current/previous mentee of Dr. Hardy).