#YouMatterECU Workshops

What is the #YouMatterECU Workshop?

#YouMatterECU is a campus and community-wide effort to normalize conversations around mental health struggles, connect students to resources on and off campus, and to send a clear message that recovery is possible. This module is design to be an interactive learning experience with pre class self-reflection, in-class discussion on mental health topics, and post class experiential learning with the use of well-being related apps and strategies. After completing of this module, students will be able to:

• Define stress, anxiety, depression, and major life events
• Identify mental health resources on and off campus
• Act as an active bystander and refer friends to help
• Implement apps and strategies to reduce one’s own stress and anxiety

This workshop was an outcome from the ECU Well-Being Collective and was developed by Valerie Kisler-Van Reede, PhD (Director of the Center for Counseling & Student Development), Lauren Thorn, MSW (Director of the Center for Student Success), and Steven Trotter, MS, ACSM-EP (Director of Well-Being).

Where is the #YouMatterECU Workshop taught?

The #YouMatterECU workshop is taught as a common curriculum in COAD 1000 and HLTH 1000 classes. The workshop is also taught in student organizations, fraternities & sororities, athletic teams, residence halls, academic classes, and in various student groups.

Can I request a #YouMatterECU Workshop for my class or organization?

Your organization or class can request a #YouMatterECU Workshop by completing the request form below. A Well-Being Ambassador will deliver your workshop in either an in-person or virtual environment.