Training and Workshops Schedule

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Recognize. Respond. Refer: A Three-Part Series to Support Student Mental Health Across Campus

Student Counseling Services invites faculty and staff to participate in Recognize. Respond. Refer. a campus-wide series designed to support your ongoing efforts in fostering student well-being. This three-part series offers approachable, practical strategies to help you notice signs of student distress, respond with care and confidence, and connect students to helpful campus resources. You don’t need to be a mental health expert to make a meaningful difference. While attending all sessions is not required, participating in the full series can deepen your comfort and capacity in supporting the diverse mental health needs of our campus community.

Part 1: Recognize - Red Folder: Identifying Students in Distress
Thursday, August 28, 10:30 a.m. – Noon, Zoom, Register
Monday, October 13, 2-3:30p.m. Zoom
Monday, November 17, 2-3:30p.m. Zoom

Adapted by Student Counseling Services and inspired by similar initiatives at other universities, the Red Folder is a quick-reference resource designed to help faculty and staff notice when a student may be struggling and feel confident in taking supportive action. This session introduces key behavioral indicators, compassionate ways to check in, and how to use the Red Folder to connect students with the help they need.

• This session will help you:
  • Recognize common behavioral and emotional signs of student distress
  • Respond with empathy and confidence
  • Use the Red Folder to guide next steps and connect students to campus support

Part 2: Respond - Suicide Prevention and Empathetic Support with QPR Training
Thursday, September 23, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m., Student Services Building, Room 130, Register

Just as people trained in CPR help save lives, those trained in QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and take action to connect someone with help. As members of the ISU community, faculty and staff are often the first to notice signs of distress in students. This session positions you as a vital link in the chain of support and equips you with tools to respond with clarity and compassion. Participants will receive electronic access to QPR materials and a certificate from the QPR Institute upon completion.

• This session will help you:
  • Recognize the warning signs of suicide
  • Provide empathetic support and offer hope to students in need
  • Guide individuals toward appropriate professional help and resource

Part 3: Refer - Let’s Talk: Student Mental Health Consultations for Faculty and Staff
Thursday, October 23, 10:30 a.m. – Noon, Student Services Building, Room 130, Register for 10/23,
Repeats Thursday, November 13, 1:30 – 3:00 p.m., Student Services Building, Room 130, Register for 11/13

In your role as a faculty or staff member, students may turn to you for support, advice, or encouragement, often because they see you as a trusted presence. Let’s Talk is a consultation space designed to support you in those moments. Whether you're concerned about a specific student, navigating a classroom dynamic, or simply unsure of what resources are available, this session offers a space to connect with Student Counseling Services staff, ask questions, and collaborate with colleagues.

• This session will help you:
  • Know when and how to refer students to campus mental health resources
  • Consult with SCS staff about individual or group concerns
  • Receive support and guidance in navigating student mental health concern

For additional trainings and workshops view the Student Affairs Professional Development Schedule