Trainings

trainings

We are excited to offer virtual and in-person trainings about Supporting Student Resiliency, Mental Health First Aid and WellCU. Check out our offerings below and join us to learn more.

Supporting Student Resiliency   Mental Health First Aid   CU Cares   Students Supporting Students   WellCU   Additional Trainings

Supporting Student Resiliency

The Supporting Student Resiliency Professional Development Series provides CU faculty and staff with concrete skills to better support students. Sessions focus on areas critical to student retention and success. Faculty and staff can attend any individual session; those attending all three will receive a non-degree certificate.

Upcoming dates


Introduction to Motivational Interviewing

Presented by Health Promotion

   Date: Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024
  Time: 12-1 p.m.
  Location: Zoom
   Register Here

This training will be conducted online via Zoom. Participants will receive Zoom link once registered.

This workshop will help you learn about the stages students go through during their time at CU and how to best support them at each stage. You will also gain effective communication skills to help students clarify and implement their goals.

Supporting Survivors

Presented by Office of Victim Assistance

   Date: Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024
  Time: 12-1 p.m.
  Location: Zoom
   Register Here

This training will be conducted online via Zoom. Participants will receive Zoom link once registered.

Traumatic experiences happen every day, even at CU. Friends, families and mentors are often the first to be told about these experiences. Join this workshop to learn how to respond, support survivors and seek support. This session will also include information for responsible employee requirements and compliance for reporting instances.

Supporting Student Mental Health

Presented by Health Promotion

   Date: Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024
  Time: 12-1 p.m.
  Location: Zoom
   Register Here

This training will be conducted online via Zoom. Participants will receive Zoom link once registered.

Join this workshop to learn what mental health looks like at CU, how to recognize signs of distress and how to connect students with campus resources.

More information

Sessions are offered each semester, and individual departments can request any of these presentations.

Questions? Contact Health Promotion

Mental Health First Aid

Mental Health First Aid training is designed to help individuals assist someone experiencing mental health or substance use concerns or crises. Participants will learn about risk factors and warning signs, engage in experiential activities, discuss professional and self-help resources and practice a 5-step strategy to provide support. Mental Health First Aid for high education provides tailored information for college and university communities.

Upcoming dates

*Mental Health First Aid is also available by request for departments and student groups by emailing wellness@colorado.edu.


   ​Date: Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024
   Time: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
   Location: In Person | University Memorial Center
   Register

CU Cares: Recovery Ally Training

Connection plays an important role in recovery from substance use and other behaviors. Join this workshop to learn about recovery, ways to provide support and connect with community resources.

Upcoming dates


   ​Date: Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024
   Time: 3:30-5 p.m.
   Location: In Person | Wardenburg Health Center, Room 321 (West Solarium)
   Register

Students Supporting Students: A Student Leadership Series

Take a study break and join us for learning and discussion. This series offers concrete skills and information about topics that are relevant to healthy leadership. Topics include: Skills for Impactful Conversations, Supporting Student Mental Health and Self-Care for Leaders. Those attending all three sessions will receive a non-degree certificate of completion.

Upcoming dates


Skills for Impactful Conversations

Coaching is an important part of effective leadership. Join this workshop to learn communication skills, enhance your active listening skills and support others in reaching their goals.

   ​Date: Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024
   Time: 4-5:30 p.m.
   Location: In Person | Wardenburg Health Center, Room 321 (West Solarium)
   Register

Supporting Others & Ourselves

Mental health concerns are common. As a leader, you may be in a unique position to notice and intervene when someone is struggling. Join this workshop to learn what mental health looks like at CU, how to recognize and respond when someone is struggling, and how to connect someone with relevant resources while maintaining healthy boundaries.

   ​Date: Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024
   Time: 4-5:30 p.m.
   Location: In Person | Wardenburg Health Center, Room 321 (West Solarium)
   Register

Self-Care for Leaders

Learn tips and tools on how to take care of yourself and manage stress while leading others.

   ​Date: Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024
   Time: 4-5:30 p.m.
   Location: In Person | Wardenburg Health Center, Room 321 (West Solarium)
   Register

WellCU: A Health and Wellness Learning Series

Take a study break and join us for free snacks, learning and discussion! The WellCU series offers concrete skills and information about topics that are highly relevant to student health and well-being. Students can attend any individual session; those attending all four will receive a non-degree certificate of completion.


This program is currently on hold. Please check back later.

Additional Trainings

Employees can engage in a number of training opportunities, including new courses that focus on mental health and student support.

This course provides a brief overview of mental health support. Participants will gain an understanding of why mental health is important, how it can impact academic and job success and support resources that are available. You will also learn to recognize signs of distress, respond effectively and refer someone to appropriate resources.

This 3-hour workshop builds on the Skills for Mental Health Support Skillsoft training course. This course provides additional time to help staff and faculty practice what they’ve learned, engage in hands-on experiences and ask additional questions.

Prerequisite: Participants must have completed Skills for Mental Health Support before completing this training. 

Request a training for your department or sign up for an individual training.

How to register for in-person trainings through Skillsoft:

1. Log on to Skillsoft.
2. Select CU Boulder.
3. From the menu on the left, select Instructor Led Training (ILT).
4. Select the Sub-category CU Boulder: Health and Wellness Services.
5. Select UCB: Recognize, Respond, Refer.
6. Select the Sessions tab.
7. Hover over a session and click Enroll in the Actions column.