Student Training
The University of California system is dedicated to wellness training and is committed to creating an atmosphere where all aspects of diversity are recognized and celebrated. We invite you to explore a selection of our most promising student mental health training opportunities. *Check back frequently as new programs are highlighted each quarter (updated 9/2013).
BEFORE YOU BEGIN… The attached PowerPoint presentation “Approaching Outreach from a Social Justice Perspective” is provided as a guideline for you to consider the diverse needs of your population when it comes to mental health promotion. In this presentation, UC Merced is used as an example of how a particular university may consider student demographics and campus culture in designing outreach that is relevant and accessible to their population. Please take a moment to review these recommendations before proceeding.
All Campuses
Suicide Prevention Training
UC offers several
training opportunities for student leaders who are recognized as the
gatekeepers for our community. Learn more about these opportunities.
UC Davis
Balancing Law School and Life: Stress Management Tips
This presentation is
targeted to law students and helps them understand the physical and cognitive
effects of stress. The presentation provides explanation for the
importance of reducing stress in one’s life and gives several coping strategies
to effectively accomplish this goal. See the attached PowerPoint for more
details.
Law School Balancing Act [PDF]
UC Los Angeles
Reflections
Reflections at UCLA is
designed to help undergraduate women establish and maintain a positive body
image. Using highly interactive, peer-led, small groups, the program is a
two-day intervention program designed by experts and implemented through
trained peer leaders on college campuses throughout North America. As the first
peer-led, evidence-based eating disorders prevention program shown to truly
work, Reflections does not focus on eating disorders; rather, it emphasizes
creating and reaffirming positive and healthy personal body image through a
variety of structured discussions, activities, and exercises. Reflections has
been thriving at UCLA since 2009. Learn more about the program here Reflections
UC Merced
How to Help a Friend: Assisting Students in Emotional Distress
This program focuses
on how to identify students who may be in emotional distress (including those
with suicidal ideation), how to approach and interact with these students, and
how to make a referral for mental health treatment. Open the PowerPoint below
to view the complete presentation.
How to help a friend
[PDF]
UC San Francisco
Are You Burned Out?
UCSF offers this workshop
for graduate and professional students to teach them how to cope with
professional burnout. Discussion following the presentation includes
recognizing patterns that lead to burnout and identifying strategies to avoid
professional burnout. Open the PowerPoint below to view the complete
presentation. A survey to evaluate the training is also attached for your
convenience.
Are You Burned Out?
[PDF]
Are You Burned Out?
Survey [PDF]
UC Santa Cruz
RA Crisis Response Trainings
Counseling and
Psychological Services at UCSC provide all Residential Assistants (RAs) with
Crisis Response Trainings on a yearly basis. The trainings focus on: 1) how to
identify a crisis, 2) determine the seriousness of the crisis, 3) develop basic
skills/procedures for responding to students in crisis, 4) be familiar
with crisis resources they can consult or refer students to on-campus and in
the community, 5) identify methods of self-care to prevent burnout and manage
vicarious trauma. View the training manual and supporting materials below for
additional information.
RA Crisis TG Manual
[PDF]
RA Training Outline
for Presenters [PDF]
