Be a mentor Mentoring is the key for developing and sustaining a satis-fying career and enables us to grow, learn, transform and accomplish goals in education, in the clinic or business. Whether you are an educator, clinician or in the early stages of your training, mentoring helps build a dynamic commu-nity for success. Mentoring is mutually beneficial Mentors promote confidence The importance of mentoring relationships becomes evident as we recognize the value of networking and maintaining re-lationships throughout our career. The value of a good mentor is immeasurable when it comes to learning the tricks of the trade as well as becoming connected to those in the know and who possess invaluable knowledge about business practice. Most importantly, a successful mentor demonstrates and upholds the values and ethics of the profession they represent. A mentor can help alleviate much of the frustration students and new graduates often feel in their first few months of work-ing in clinic. By sharing their insight and knowledge on clini-cal and business skills, new DCs in the field can be spared a great deal of stress. A good mentor can support students, new graduates and practising DCs to help avoid unnecessary resignation due to feelings of incompetence and isolation. Mentoring can provide opportunities that can be mutually beneficial for both mentor and mentee. Mentors can be a coach or ally answering questions as they arise for the mentee. They act as advocates to help mentees navigate the terrain of academia and move forward professionally. By providing guidance, support and other insights, men-tors can learn and enhance their own leadership skills. Mentees often bring a fresh perspective to a difficult prob-lem, and serving as mentor can provide a renewed sense of purpose in meeting the challenges of chiropractic. Be the change Ultimately, the responsibility of mentorship rests with DCs. Let us not worry about what the academic institu-tions are doing. That is out of our control. If you do not agree with it then find an aspect of our profession that you can support. It is vitally important for us to help one another grow and develop into competent professionals and entrepreneurs. There is no reason why we shouldn’t be sharing helpful information with our peers. After all, there is an abundance of potential chiropractic patients in Canada. Lets be positive, Doc! Supporting Cognitive Function Support brain health and function with evidence-based, professionally formulated products from Designs for Health. Brain Vitale ™ contains acetyl-L-carnitine, phosphatidylserine and other ingredients to help enhance cognitive function and memory in adults. GPC Liquid provides essential building blocks for cell membrane phospholipids, and for promoting brain health and cognitive function. NeuroMag ™ helps to support cognitive function in the elderly with mild cognitive impairment. Consult with your healthcare practitioner about your specific circumstances and any questions you may have. Designs for Health and logo are trademarks of Designs for Health, Inc. © 2021 Designs for Health, Inc. All rights reserved. designsforhealth.ca www.Cndoctor.ca CND_DesignHealth_SeptOct21.indd 1 September/October 2021 Chiropractic and Naturopathic Doctor 13 2021-09-03 9:47 AM
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