Course Description: This training program is designed to equip University Residential Life Leaders with the necessary skills and knowledge to prioritize and enhance their mental health and personal safety while fulfilling their roles on campus. As key figures in the residential community, it is imperative for leaders to cultivate resilience, self-awareness, and safety practices to effectively support their peers and maintain a healthy living environment.
Course Objectives:
- Understanding Mental Health: Explore the concepts of mental health, stress management, and self-care strategies tailored to the unique demands of residential life leadership.
- Building Resilience: Develop resilience-building techniques to navigate challenges, setbacks, and high-pressure situations inherent in residential leadership roles.
- Effective Communication: Enhance communication skills for expressing personal boundaries, seeking support, and fostering healthy relationships within the residential community.
- Personal Safety Awareness: Learn to identify and mitigate potential safety risks in residential settings, including emergency protocols and conflict resolution strategies.
- Crisis Management: Acquire tools and strategies for effectively managing crises, supporting residents in distress, and accessing campus resources for mental health support.
- Boundary Setting and Self-Care: Establish healthy boundaries, recognize signs of burnout, and implement self-care practices to maintain overall well-being while fulfilling leadership responsibilities.
- Community Building and Support Networks: Foster a culture of inclusivity, support, and belonging within the residential community through community-building activities and peer support networks.