Registration is free and required. This session is available to individuals residing in HHS Region 8 (CO, MT, ND, SD, UT, and WY). Certificates of Attendance will be available.
The pandemic has highlighted an increasing need for mental health services on college campuses. From 2020-2021, there has been a fundamental change in the way mental health and well-being is viewed and approached by universities and colleges. In a March 2021 survey conducted by Inside Higher Ed, student mental health was the top priority for US university presidents, with 96% expressing concern about students and 94% expressing concern regarding the mental health of employees.
But what about the mental health of the professionals providing these important services to students, staff, and faculty? Overwhelm and burn-out for healthcare and mental healthcare professionals continues to rise due to increased workloads caused by the impacts of COVID-19, changing routines, and uncertainty about the future. As students' mental health needs continue to escalate, the people serving them (mental/behavioral health providers, campus mental health counselors, staff, etc.) are finding themselves overwhelmed with the number and frequency of requests from both students and administrators. Without training and support, providers face increasing levels of burn-out, leaving students with the possibility of receiving even fewer critical mental health services.
This CoP is designed for mental health professionals looking to learn and implement effective self-care and wellness strategies in response to the increased workload caused by COVID-19. Participants will learn different wellness and self-care strategies that they can share with staff and clients. Members of the cohort will also learn and practice coping skills and relaxation techniques that can be implemented immediately.
The cohort will be comprised of five 90-minute sessions and will be limited to no more than 15 participants.
Applicants must register by 11/2/2021. The series will be limited to 15 participants. Please be sure that you are able to attend all five sessions before applying. Applicants selected for this series will be notified by close of business 11/3/2021.
Session 1: 11/9/2021, 9:00am - 10:30am US Mountain Time
Session 2: 11/23/2021, 9:00am - 10:30am US Mountain Time
Session 3: 12/7/2021, 9:00am - 10:30am US Mountain Time
Session 4: 12/21/2021, 9:00am - 10:30am US Mountain Time
Session 5: 1/11/2022, 9:00am - 10:30am US Mountain Time
