Faculty & Staff 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.

Faculty & Staff Training Options

* open to ALL faculty and staff members

Wellness Ambassador Certificate Training Program facilitated by Basic Needs & Counseling & Psychological Services

A certificate program preparing faculty and 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 Ally Training

Mental Health Ally Training is a new simulated and immersive training experience for all CSULB faculty and staff. This unique training tool was built specifically for CSULB and features gamified experiences where faculty and staff players practice genuine empathy, active listening, and facilitating appropriate campus referrals to wellness resources. 

  • Virtual: Focus testers would recommend allocating at least 1-hour to successfully complete all four modules.
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  • Outcome: Certificate of completion, email signature graphic

Lunch and Learns Department Presentations in Collaboration with Beach Wellness, Basic Needs, Counseling & Psychological Services & CARES

This presentation highlights campus resources available to support and help students succeed in their academics and personal lives. Speakers can answer questions and guide departments in making the best referrals to support their students' needs. The information shared will address barriers, promote programs, and highlight the best course of action when referring students. 

  • This is designed as a 1-hour presentation for both virtual and in-person staff meetings.
  • A free lunch or snacks can be provided as part of this request.
  • If you would like to learn more, please contact Maria.Gutierrez@csulb.edu.  

Mental Health First Aid co-facilitated by Dr. Bonnie Gasior (CSULB), Dr. Darci Strother (CSUSM), and Professor Sailesh Maharjan (San Bernardino). 
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)
  • Registration is now available for 3 Fall 2024 Cohorts. Registration does fill quickly so register as soon as possible.
  • 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. 

  • Virtual: 2 hours
  • Find an upcoming QPR Training
  • Outcome: After attending the training, participants are QPR certified for 3 years as a Gatekeeper. 

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* 

Safe Zone Training & Trans-Ally Training

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. 

Autism Ally Training, facilitated by Bob Murphy Access Center
Participants will receive an overview of LIFE Project (autism services) at BMAC and engage in conversations about autism and how your acceptance can better help facilitate and support an equitable campus community. 

  • Virtual and In-Person options offered: 2.5 hours
  • Find an upcoming Autism Ally Training
  • Outcome: Participants receive an Ally sticker and access to Canvas course with content and resources

International Student Ally Training facilitated by International Student Services

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.