If you participate in two or more of the following programs, you're qualified as a Help A Norse Advocate and will receive a sticker to honor your commitment to student support.
If you participate in four or more of the following programs, you’re qualified as a Help A Norse Champion and will receive a magnet to display your commitment to providing informed support to NKU learners.
Facilitating Difficult Conversation and Managing Classroom Conflict (Faculty/Staff Only)
- 02/21/2025, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. (UC 414 or Zoom)
- Registration link: https://nku.zoom.us/meeting/register/ThR6OGPoTpqTJKSBoWAkRg
- Have you ever been concerned about a student’s mental health or well-being, but were unsure how to initiate a supportive conversation? Would you like to learn more about how to manage classroom conflict? Are you interested in tips for engaging in difficult discussions? If you answered yes to any of these, please join us for this informative conversation with Jonathan Jackson, LCSW, from NKU’s Counseling Services on managing these and other challenging conversations.
Promoting Student Well-being: Integrating Wellness into the Classroom (Faculty/Staff Only)
- 02/27/2025, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (SU 106 or Zoom)
- Registration Link: https://nku.zoom.us/meeting/register/an8tOrOeQhe7rV6MTD4sbg
- Interested in learning more about how you can promote student success by integrating wellness topics, practices, or research opportunities into your classes? Please join us for a panel discussion with experienced NKU faculty who will discuss their experiences, share valuable insights, and offer practical tips for creating educational experiences that empower students to thrive both academically and personally.
Trauma Informed Community Basics (Students, Faculty, or Staff)
- 02/19/2025, 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. (SU 105 or Zoom)
- Registration link: https://nku.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMqcOqvrz4rG9JleFsTGaC-Kk6GAcxlFq4g
- Learn about the basics of trauma: how it can impact the brain, body, psychology, and behavior of people. Participants will also learn about tips and best practices to creating safer classroom and campus environments, how to best connect people with NKU supports, and when disclosure of a person’s circumstances might be needed.
Mental Health First Aid (Students, Faculty, or Staff)
- 03/18/2025, 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (SU 108)
- Registration link: https://form.jotform.com/250213122051132
- Be prepared to support those around you by getting certified in Mental Health First Aid. Mental Health First Aid teaches the skills needed to recognize and respond to signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use challenges, as well as how to provide someone with initial support until they are connected with appropriate professional help. In the course, you learn risk factors and warning signs for mental health and addiction concerns, strategies to help someone in both crisis and noncrisis situations, and where to turn for help.
Question Persuade Refer (QPR) Training (Students, Faculty, or Staff)
- 03/18/2025, 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. (UC 414)
- To Register, email counselingservices@nku.edu (30 person max)
- QPR is an emergency response strategy to someone in a mental health crisis.
Recharge & Reconnect: Brown Bag Lunch and Learn (Faculty/Staff Only)
- 03/20/2025, 12:30 – 1:00 p.m. (SU 109)
- Registration link: https://nku.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9oQJhrmzF56CwUm
- Research shows that caring for ourselves allows us to better relate to and care for others. Please join us for this special lunch and learn with Mike Mizer from 1n5 where we will take the opportunity to reflect on the people, places, and practices that support our mental health and well-being. Learn new ways to recharge and boost resilience through mindfulness, social connections, self-care strategies, sense of meaning, and a growth mindset.
Trauma Informed Community Basics (Students, Faculty, or Staff)
- 03/27/2025, 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. (SU 302 or Zoom)
- Registration link: https://nku.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIrf--qqj0uG9YaR1phhY3UmTQYPGEgy3EM
- Learn about the basics of trauma: how it can impact the brain, body, psychology, and behavior of people. Participants will also learn about tips and best practices to creating safer classroom and campus environments, how to best connect people with NKU supports, and when disclosure of a person’s circumstances might be needed.
