Micro-Credentialing: Supporting Mental Health On Campus - A Holistic Approach To Cultivating Wellness

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$ 695.00

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Overview

What Is Micro-Credentialing?

A micro-credential is a short, competency-based recognition that allows an educator to demonstrate mastery in a particular area.

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As concerns over mental health issues within college communities continue to grow, it's crucial that everyone involved in the academic environment—including administrators, educators, and support staff—have a shared understanding of how they can create a community of support and care.

Join us for this 6-part micro-credentialing series designed to help faculty, staff, and administrators develop skills and strategies for supporting students affected by mental health issues.

Registration is individually-based, allowing participants to customize their learning experience. Participants are required to view 3 required workshops and then select 3 additional electives from a group of 10 curated sessions.

Benefits

Six on-demand sessions focused on helping you understand the most common mental health issues today and how you can support students, faculty, and staff experiencing these challenges
A personalized learning path allowing employees to select workshops tailored to their career goals and responsibilities.
A self-directed, on-demand learning format allowing you to start and stop the learning experience at any time.
A comprehensive training package that communicates your knowledge, skills, achievements, and competencies to employers, colleagues, and peers.
A certificate verifying that you have learned skills that differentiate you both academically and professionally
A cost-effective training program which can be used to upskill your workforce, build highly-skilled teams, and provide professional development opportunities that will ultimately improve employee retention

Institutions can purchase one or many seats. Discounts available.

Core Workshops (Required)

The following 3 workshops are required to earn the credential:

Managing Burnout & Compassion Fatigue: Strategies to bolster educators' health and wellness.
Mental Health, Depression & Mood Disorders: Identification, support, and referral techniques.
Student Anxiety & Its Negative Impact On Retention: Approaches to support, respond, and refer effectively.

Required Workshops Description

Workshop 1: Managing Burnout & Compassion Fatigue: How To Support Educators’ Health & Wellness
Overview

For higher education professionals, the past few years have been especially difficult. Educators and support professionals have been faced with regular changes in program structure and delivery requirements, increased expectations from leadership, and significant increases in student mental health crises and concerns. For anyone working in higher education right now, burnout, compassion fatigue, and vicarious trauma may feel like it is at an all-time high.

The challenge, however, is that even when we feel burnt out and exhausted, our students still need our support. Unfortunately, this can make it feel like it is increasingly challenging to manage each day's workload.

Therefore, this interactive webinar is dedicated to the specific needs and challenges associated with being an educator and/or helping professional in today's higher education climate. You will gain insight into the signs and symptoms of burnout, compassion fatigue, and vicarious trauma. In addition, you will learn practical strategies for managing both daily and acute episodes of stress, design your own burnout prevention plan, and have the opportunity to engage with colleagues experiencing similar challenges to share strategies that are both effective (and ineffective) in maintaining your physical, emotional and mental health.

Objectives
- Recognize signs and symptoms of burnout, compassion fatigue, and vicarious trauma
- Identify how stress shows up for them personally and professionally
- Learn specific strategies they can implement to support themselves and their staff experiencing burnout, compassion fatigue, and vicarious trauma
Presenters

Jamie Molnar, LMHC, QS

Erin Halligan-Avery, PhD
Workshop 2: Mental Health, Depression & Mood Disorders: How To Identify, Support & Refer Students
Overview

Higher education institutions uniquely influence a college student’s personal and professional journey. Traditional college-aged students are at a critical developmental stage in their lives, one in which they are exploring all aspects of their identity, learning skills like self-reliance and independence, and honing their interpersonal skills. Additionally, they are engaged in more intensive educational pathways and navigating career options and learning.

While this exploration and learning happen, many mental health conditions may also appear simultaneously, typically between 18 and 25. This means that new and scary symptoms may develop for your students while they are in your classroom or utilizing your services at school. This can feel confusing and overwhelming for the students and the faculty and staff supporting them.

This webinar specifically focuses on the signs and symptoms of some of the most common mental health conditions we see on college campuses today and is intended to help faculty and staff feel better equipped to identify, support, and refer.

Objectives
- Review the most up-to-date data on college students' mental health
- Learn the signs and symptoms of specific mental health conditions
- Discuss particular strategies for offering support to students struggling with mental health concerns
Presenters

Jamie Molnar, LMHC, QS

Erin Halligan-Avery, PhD
Workshop 3. Student Anxiety & Its Negative Impact On Retention: Strategies To Support, Respond & Refer
Overview

In recent years, anxiety disorders have become more prevalent among our students. Many students with significant anxiety seek treatment from campus mental health practitioners, but it is becoming a more frequent occurrence that students disclose and seek support from non-clinical professionals on campus, including faculty, residential life staff and advisors. How should one respond when a student shares that s/he/they “have anxiety”? A referral to the counseling center may be unnecessary, as the student may already be using that service. The student is seeking understanding, empathy, and perhaps accommodation. But should non-clinical staff engage with students around mental health concerns? If so, what do those staff and faculty members need to understand about anxiety disorders and their treatment?

Objectives
- Innovative Use Cases: Examine cutting-edge AI scenarios that showcase the potential for transformative change in educational practices and administration.
- Ethical and Sustainable Practices: Delve into ethical considerations, privacy issues, and inclusivity in AI use, developing guidelines for a responsible approach to technology integration.
- Finalizing Your AI Plan: Utilize insights from the session to make final adjustments to your AI implementation plans, ensuring they are robust, ethical, and aligned with your institution's goals.
- Next Steps and Resources: Gain direction on further learning opportunities and resources to continue your journey with AI in education.
Presenter

Lee Burdette Williams

Kathryn Boger
ring to the highest standards of ethical practice.

Elective Workshops (Choose 3)

To earn this credential, please select 3 workshops from the following list:

This micro-credential is designed not just to educate but to transform the campus culture by embedding wellness into the fabric of educational institutions. It offers a strategic blend of required foundational knowledge and elective specialization areas, ensuring a comprehensive understanding and practical skill set for supporting mental health on campus.

Why This Bootcamp?

Benefits For Everyone

Gain Holistic Insights: Learn from leading experts in mental health, accessing cutting-edge strategies and real-world examples to enrich your institution with effective wellness initiatives.
Achieve Practical Empowerment: ranslate theoretical knowledge into actionable strategies for creating a supportive campus environment.
Establish a Future-Ready Framework: Adopt a compassionate and ethical approach to mental health, positioning your institution as a leader in holistic wellness.
Catalyze Transformative Knowledge: Create a ripple effect of wellbeing, enhancing the academic and emotional landscapes for staff and students alike.
Enhance Operational Efficiency: Apply proven mental health support strategies to optimize campus operations and foster a culture of care.
Foster Visionary Leadership: Develop leaders equipped to navigate the complexities of mental wellness in educational settings.
Implement Tailored Wellness Solutions: Customize your campus's approach to mental health, addressing unique challenges and maximizing positive outcomes.
Guide Ethical Wellness Adoption: Set standards for ethical AI use that enhance your institution's reputation for integrity and social responsibility in technology use.
Maximize Interactive Learning: Engage with content designed to tackle specific mental health challenges, fostering innovation and strategic thinking.
Adapt and Innovate: Tailor your learning with elective sessions that address your institution's specific needs, aligning closely with strategic wellness goals.
Translate Learning into Action: Equip your team with a robust strategy for mental health support, from prevention strategies to crisis response.

Benefits For Teams

Team Registration Discounts: Encourage whole departments or groups to participate with discounts for bulk registrations, amplifying the impact across your institution.
Unified Implementation Strategy: Cultivate a shared vision and strategy for mental health support, ensuring consistency and collaborative progress.
Collaborative Learning Environment: Promote team engagement with the content, enhancing the application of learned strategies within your unique institutional context.

What People Are Saying

The webinar on mental health issues in the classroom was incredibly helpful. It has equipped me for my new role as an Academic Advisor, where I will not only advise but also support students through their challenges.

The webinar on developing a stress management plan was not only wonderful but also incredibly validating and supportive. Andrea's engaging presentation was highly relevant and helpful, truly making a difference.

The webinar on managing stress through mindfulness was exceptional, standing out as one of the best I've attended. The engaging presentation and group involvement were highlights for me, and I eagerly anticipate more of the same.

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