Social-Emotional Wellbeing Certificate Program

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.

Step 1 - Register for the program

Get started by letting us know you intend to work toward your Social-Emotional Wellbeing Certificate. Complete this Microsoft Form to register.

Step 2 - Complete Certificate Requirements

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.

  1. QPR Gatekeeper Training (50 minutes to 1.5 hours)
  2. Mental Health First Aid (~8 hours, including ~2 hours of self-guided pre-work)
  3. See Something, Say Something, Do Something (50 minutes)
  4. 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

Step 3 - complete a final reflection

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.

Upcoming Events Header

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
4/3/25
4:10pm–4:40pm
CAPS: Thursday Meditations Health Center Lawn Topic 3. Mental Health Self-Support Students
4/3/25
5pm–6pm
CAPS: Sound Bath Journey Health Center (Bldg 27), Room 11 Topic 3. Mental Health Self-Support Students
4/7/25
3pm–4pm
PULSE: Nourish to Flourish: How to Eat for Energy Rec Center Training Room (43-109) Topic 3. Mental Health Self-Support Students
4/10/25
12pm–2pm
PULSE: Therapy Dogs Health Center Lawn Topic 3. Mental Health Self-Support Students, Faculty, and Staff
4/10/25
4:10pm–4:40pm
CAPS: Thursday Meditations Health Center Lawn Topic 3. Mental Health Self-Support Students
4/14/25
3pm–4pm
PULSE: Steps to Serenity: Mindful Movement for Body and Soul Rec Center Training Room (43-109) Topic 3. Mental Health Self-Support Students
4/15/25
1:10pm–2pm
Career Services: Interview with Confidence Career Services: Building 124, Room 117 Topic 2. Fostering Interpersonal Skills Students
4/15/25
5pm–6:30pm
Safer: Unbox Peace – Serenity Box Building Safer Office, UU 217 Topic 3. Mental Health Self-Support Students
4/16/25
11:10am–1pm
CAPS: Mental Health Check-ins at the Dream Center Building 52, E-11 Topic 3. Mental Health Self-Support Students
4/17/25
11am–1pm
ASI: Planting and Painting Food Pantry Garden Topic 3. Mental Health Self-Support Students
4/17/25
4:10pm–4:40pm
CAPS: Thursday Meditations Health Center Lawn Topic 3. Mental Health Self-Support Students
4/22/25
11:10am–12pm
Career Services: Interview with Confidence Career Services: Building 124, Room 117 Topic 2. Fostering Interpersonal Skills Students
4/24/25
11am–12pm
Career Services: Network to Get Work Building 52, Room E29 Topic 2. Fostering Interpersonal Skills Students
4/24/25
11am–12pm
Career Services: Crafting Through Career Anxiety Career Services: Building 124, Room 117 Topic 3. Mental Health Self-Support Students
4/24/25
12pm–2pm
PULSE: Therapy Dogs Health Center Lawn Topic 3. Mental Health Self-Support Students, Faculty, and Staff
4/24/25
4:10pm–4:40pm
CAPS: Thursday Meditations Health Center Lawn Topic 3. Mental Health Self-Support Students
4/28/25
3pm–4pm
PULSE: Nature’s Classroom: Finding Balance and Connection on Campus Rec Center Training Room (43-109) Topic 3. Mental Health Self-Support Students
4/29/25
8am–2pm
Safer: Sexual Assault Action Month Symposium Chumash Auditorium, Bldg 65 Topic 2. Fostering Interpersonal Skills Students, Faculty, and Staff

 

 

 

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