Understanding Trauma in Foster Youth: What Mentors Need to Know with Dr. Greg Manning

In this episode of The Mentor Lab, Natalie Lawrence sits down with Dr. Greg Manning to explore trauma and transitional-age youth from a clinical and mentoring perspective.This conversation is a reminder that mentors don't have to have all the answers. Sometimes the most powerful thing you can offer is consistency, patience, safety, and a willingness to stay.Whether you're a mentor, youth leader, caregiver, educator, or simply someone who wants to better understand trauma-impacted youth, this episode offers practical insight to help you show up with greater wisdom, compassion, and confidence.The Mentor Lab is an ongoing educational resource from Teen Leadership Foundation, created to equip and encourage those walking alongside youth in foster care.Subscribe to The Mentor Lab for continued education, practical tools, and conversations designed to help mentors show up well for youth in foster care.What insight from this conversation changed the way you think about mentoring? Share your thoughts in the comments.Share this episode with a mentor, youth leader, caregiver, church, or organization supporting young people.To connect with Dr. Manning, visit https://drgregmanning.com/#MentorLab #TeenLeadershipFoundation #FosterYouth#TraumaInformedCare #TraumaInformedMentoring #YouthMentoring #TransitionalAgeYouth #FosterCare