Beach Wellness Training

One of the objectives of our Beach WELL Mental Health Strategic Plan is to develop a menu of training options that allow members of our community training opportunities based on their level of engagement and skill level. Our network of care agents will give us the power and capacity to tackle a high-touch proactive approach on a campus of 40,000 students. By providing widespread knowledge of basic well-being tools and proper referral strategies and resources, everyone will feel more confident and competent in intervening to help students.

Scroll through this page of training and resources for faculty, staff, students, parents, and families. 

FACULTY TRAINING OPTIONS

* open to ALL faculty members

Wellness Ambassador Certificate Training Program facilitated by Basic Needs & Counseling & Psychological Services 
A certificate program preparing faculty with tools to engage students who are experiencing basic needs and mental health challenges. This program guides participants through the wellness resources that are available on campus, provides tools for effectively responding to distressed students, and walks through how to make appropriate referrals. As our students return to campus, they need support more than ever and this training will ensure faculty are prepared to support their needs as they arise in the classroom. 

 

Mental Health First Aid co-facilitated by Dr. Bonnie Gasior (CSULB) and Dr. Darci Strother (CSUSM) 
https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/ 

An evidence-based, public education certification course developed by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing that teaches individuals to identify, understand, and respond to someone experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge through role playing scenarios, realistic videos, and skill-building activities.  

  • Virtual: 2 hours asynchronous, 7 hours synchronous work (split over two days) 
  • Register: Complete this Interest Form
  • Outcome: 3-year certificate from the National Council for Mental Wellbeing 

 

Questioning Persuade & Refer (QPR) Training facilitated by Counseling & Psychological Services/Project Ocean 
Identify warning signs, resources, and ways to support those who may be struggling with thoughts of suicide. 

 

How to Help a Student in Distress created by Counseling & Psychological Services
This brief 15-minute video reviews strategies for faculty and staff to support a student in emotional distress, including referral options and resources. The information is also provided in a pdf format. 

*COMING SOON* 

Trans-Ally Training facilitated by the Trans Advocacy Coalition 

Ability Ally Training facilitated by Bob Murphy Access Center
Supporting students with disabilities and engaging in conversations about disability, diversity, and intersectionality while fostering an equitable campus community. 

 

International Student Ally Training facilitated by International Student Services

 

Safe Zone Training facilitated by College of Education
Support and learn about issues that pertain to members of the LGBTIQ+ community. 

 

CSU Online Training Course - Becoming an Ally to the Undocumented Community 
You directly contribute to the success of our undocumented community. You will learn how to better serve and support our undocumented community and build a culture that acknowledges, integrates, and accepts those from diverse backgrounds.   

 

CSULB UndocuAlly Training facilitated by Dream Success Center
Developed to provide educators the tools to support the retention and graduation of undocumented students. Attendees will learn from best practices and gain an understanding of the context of the undocumented experience at CSULB. This training will feature engaging discussions on immigration policy, federal and state legislation, financial resources, student perspectives and challenges, data, and student-centered practices.  

  • Pre-Requisite: Participants must complete the CSU Training-Becoming an Ally to the Undocumented Community. 
  • In Person: 2 Hour session
  • Find an upcoming UndocuAlly Training 
  • Outcome: Participants receive an UndocuAlly Pin, UndocuAlly Placard, and will be added to a network of staff and faculty who have completed the training.

 

VET NET Ally Awareness Program facilitated by Veterans Services
Educate members of the university community about Veteran students and foster a supportive campus atmosphere for veterans. 

STAFF TRAINING OPTIONS

Wellness Ambassador Certificate Training Program facilitated by Basic Needs & Counseling & Psychological Services
A certificate program preparing staff with tools to engage students who are experiencing basic needs and mental health challenges. This program guides participants through the wellness resources that are available on campus, provides tools for effectively responding to distressed students, and walks through how to make appropriate referrals.

 

Mental Health First Aid co-facilitated by Dr. Bonnie Gasior (CSULB) and Dr. Darci Strother (CSUSM) 
https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/ 
An evidence-based, public education certification course developed by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing that teaches individuals to identify, understand, and respond to someone experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge through role playing scenarios, realistic videos, and skill-building activities.  

  • Virtual: 2 hours asynchronous, 7 hours synchronous work (split over two days) 
  • Register: Complete this Interest Form 
  • Outcome: 3-year certificate from the National Council for Mental Wellbeing 

 

Questioning Persuade & Refer (QPR) Training facilitated by Counseling & Psychological Services/Project Ocean 
Identify warning signs, resources, and ways to support those who may be struggling with thoughts of suicide. 

 

How to Help a Student in Distress created by Counseling & Psychological Services
This brief 15-minute video reviews strategies for faculty and staff to support a student in emotional distress, including referral options and resources. The information is also provided in a pdf format. 

*COMING SOON* 

Trans-Ally Training facilitated by the Trans Advocacy Coalition 

Ability Ally Training facilitated by Bob Murphy Access Center
Supporting students with disabilities and engaging in conversations about disability, diversity, and intersectionality while fostering an equitable campus community. 

 

International Student Ally Training facilitated by International Student Services

 

Safe Zone Training facilitated by College of Education
Support and learn about issues that pertain to members of the LGBTIQ+ community. 

 

CSU Online Training Course - Becoming an Ally to the Undocumented Community
You directly contribute to the success of our undocumented community. You will learn how to better serve and support our undocumented community and build a culture that acknowledges, integrates, and accepts those from diverse backgrounds.   

 

CSULB UndocuAlly Training facilitated by Dream Success Center
Developed to provide educators the tools to support the retention and graduation of undocumented students. Attendees will learn from best practices and gain an understanding of the context of the undocumented experience at CSULB. This training will feature engaging discussions on immigration policy, federal and state legislation, financial resources, student perspectives and challenges, data, and student-centered practices.  

 

VET NET Ally Awareness Program facilitated by Veterans Services
Educate members of the university community about Veteran students and foster a supportive campus atmosphere for veterans. 

STUDENT TRAINING OPTIONS

* Highly recommended for peer mentors/advisors, student organization leaders, student government leaders, and Resident Advisors

Questioning Persuade & Refer (QPR) Training facilitated by Counseling & Psychological Services/Project Ocean 
Identify warning signs, resources, and ways to support those who may be struggling with thoughts of suicide. 

Safe Zone Training facilitated by College of Education 
Support and learn about issues that pertain to members of the LGBTIQ+ community. 

*Graduate Students Only* 

CSULB UndocuAlly Training facilitated by Dream Success Center
Developed to provide educators the tools to support the retention and graduation of undocumented students. Attendees will learn from best practices and gain an understanding of the context of the undocumented experience at CSULB. This training will feature engaging discussions on immigration policy, federal and state legislation, financial resources, student perspectives and challenges, data, and student-centered practices. 

PARENT & FAMILY TRAINING OPTIONS

COMING SOON !

TBD