Social-Emotional Wellbeing Certificate Program
The Social-Emotional Wellbeing Certificate is a not-for-credit program for students, faculty, and staff. Learn how to respond to mental health challenges, foster your interpersonal skills, and practice supporting your mental health through events, workshops, and training selected to increase wellbeing. The Social-Emotional Wellbeing Certificate is open to all Cal Poly community members interested in building knowledge and confidence as mental health supporters.
Although this program is self-paced, it is highly recommended you complete all certificate requirements within 1 year of registration. Certain requirements may need to be re-completed if your progress extends beyond this timeline.
Get started by letting us know you intend to work toward your Social-Emotional Wellbeing Certificate. Complete this Microsoft Form to register.
Fulfill requirements in the three topic areas and submit a completed event form for each event completed.
If you would like to verify a specific event will fulfill a topic area before completing, please email Alexis Becerra at abecer22@calpoly.edu.
Topic 1 - Responding to Mental Health Problems
Pick one of the following options:
These options are offered to groups by request and periodically throughout the academic year.
- QPR Gatekeeper Training (50 minutes to 1.5 hours)
- Mental Health First Aid (~8 hours, including ~2 hours of self-guided pre-work)
- See Something, Say Something, Do Something (50 minutes)
- CSU Red Folder Training (50 minutes)
Topic 2 - Fostering Interpersonal Communication Skills
Attend two trainings, workshops, or events that develop skills to communicate with others. Examples include:
- Community Resiliency Model 3-hour training
- Health Education/ PULSE- Holistic Wellbeing Workshops, Mindful Walks and Nourishing Talks, Latinx Mental Health Dialogues
- Workshops/trainings offered through campus partners such as Students with Dependents, the Center for Teaching, Learning, and Technology (CTLT), the Center for Military-Connected Students, and others
*Credit for prior/ current experiences — for students who are currently working as or who have served as a peer ambassador, mentor, or leader in some capacity at Cal Poly, please reach out to inquire about receiving credit for fulfilling Topic 2. Examples include Transfer Academic Coaches, University Housing Resident Advisors, and OCOB Peer Mentors.
Topic 3 - Mental Health Self-Support
Complete two items that promote self-support for mental well-being. Eligible items include trainings, workshops, events, or complete self-guided activities. A list of suggestions is included below.
- CAPS End of Quarter Workshops and drop-in groups (ex. Yoga for Mental Health)
- PULSE Therapy Dog events
- Community Resiliency Model 1-hour training
- Center for Service in Action volunteer fairs
- Wellbeing Warm-ups
- For Cal Poly Employees — webinars, podcasts, articles, and assessments trough the Empathia Life Matters program
Once all certificate requirements are completed, fill out a final reflection form.
You will receive a certificate of recognition and an invitation to our annual Social-Emotional Wellbeing Certificate Reception during the Spring Quarter.
These are examples of upcoming events that can count as credit toward your Social-Emotional Wellbeing Certificate requirement. Please be mindful that some events require your RSVP in advance!
| Date and Time | Event Name | Location | Topic Area | Audience |
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9/17/25 3:30pm-6:30pm |
Allan Hancock College |
Topic 2. Fostering Interpersonal Communication Skills |
Students, Faculty, and Staff |
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9/25/25 11am-1pm |
Health Center Lawn |
Topic 3. Mental Health Self-Support |
Students |
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9/27/25 12pm-3pm |
SLO Public Market |
Topic 3. Mental Health Self-Support |
Students, Faculty, and Staff |
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Various |
Various locations; check event link for all dates |
Topic 2. Fostering Interpersonal Communication Skills |
Students |
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Ongoing Self-paced |
Online |
Topic 2. Fostering Interpersonal Skills |
Students |
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Ongoing Self-paced |
Online |
Topic 2. Fostering Interpersonal Skills and/or Topic 3. Mental Health Self-Support |
Students, Faculty, and Staff |
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Ongoing Self-paced |
Empathia Life Matters program: webinars, podcasts, articles, and assessments |
Topic 3. Mental Health Self-Support
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Faculty and Staff
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Ongoing Self-paced |
Red Folder Training: Helping a Student in Crisis |
Topic 1. Responding to Mental Health Problems |
Faculty and Staff |
