Outreach Services
We reach outside the physical walls of the center to provide interactive and engaging presentations, workshops, and consultation.
Upcoming Trainings
Workshops and Presentations
We offer these free workshops/presentations to student groups and living units throughout the year on a variety of issues relevant to students and student life, including:
An explanation of what counseling may look like and services offered by the University Counseling Center, as well as other resources and supports for students on campus.
Participants in this workshop will learn more about common mental health struggles, techniques to reduce stress, and resources they can utilize as students. This workshop will also give time for Q&A throughout the workshop.
Common Mental Health Issues and Resources Goal
For students to be able to understand more about mental health issues and resources available to them.
The Green Bandana Project is a mental health awareness and suicide prevention campaign. It utilizes green bandanas as symbols of support to encourage peers to seek help. At UND, this initiative includes a comprehensive four-hour training session led by licensed providers. This training equips students with necessary tools and resources to support peers who are struggling with mental health issues. Our goal is to educate students about suicide awareness and provide information and resources to help peers in need.
Who can take the training?
UND students.
Who can request training?
Anybody. We recommend having 30+ attendees.
Training Length
Please plan on 4 hours for this training.
Emotional First Aid training is designed to enhance participants' knowledge and skills addressing mental health issues and identifying risk factors. This program empowers individuals to develop and implement effective strategies for supporting those struggling with emotional or mental health challenges. The training provides essential tools and resources to help participants recognize the signs and symptoms of mental health crises. Our goal is to educate students, staff, and faculty on risk factors and best practices for mental health support, thereby increasing their understanding and ability to support our students.
Who can take the training?
UND students, staff, and faculty
Who can request training?
Anybody. We recommend having 20+ attendees.
Length of Training
Please plan on 4 hours for this training.
This Training Program Aligns with the Green Bandana Project and is tailored specifically for staff and faculty. The training includes information on recognizing signs of mental health distress, understanding risk factors, and knowing how to intervene effectively. Our goal is to line up with the Green Bandana student campaign by educating staff and faculty on suicide prevention, enhancing their ability to support students, and fostering a campus-wide culture of mental health awareness and support.
Who can take the training?
UND staff and faculty.
Who can request training?
Anybody. We recommend having 20+ attendees.
Length of Training
Please plan on 2 hours for this training
Getting out of “Fight/Flight/Freeze” mode and entering into “Rest and Digest” mode is key to reducing stress and increasing our productive energy.
Managing Stress Goal
Participants will practice three simple and effective techniques to activate their parasympathetic nervous system and help manage their stress and anxiety.
Participants will identify ways that substances may impact your mental health as well as other aspects of your life.
Substance Use Goal
Learn about high/low risk alcohol use, how to identify problematic drinking behaviors, and how to talk with peers about their substance use.
Please provide at least two weeks notice before an outreach event.
Additional Green Bandana, Green Tag, and Emotional First Aid trainings are available upon request for groups of 30 or more students. Please contact Carolyn if you meet attendance requirements and would like to schedule a training:
Carolyn Broden
701.777.2127
carolyn.h.broden@UND.edu