Study abroad is such a profoundly transformative experience--and is also a risky experiment: take students away from their known support system, potentially away from access to prescriptions, off their normal routines, maybe even in a different language---All during a time when their brains are going through dramatic changes (neural pruning! risk taking!).
Yet, YET! It is an incredible growth-inducing journey, which is why we do it!
This mini-course is for students who are about to leave on study abroad experiences to help them prepare for the emotional journey. The course promotes this concept of psychological flexility and does not pathologize discomfort--but does give practical ideas & exercises for young adults who are experiencing disruption to their normal way of being. In the course everyone will make an individualized Travel Wellness Plan to proactively reflect on how to deal with mental health related distress.
We are Licensed Mental Health Counselors who have lived, worked, volunteered, and studied abroad. Our goal is to make study abroad safer for all and give students the preparation they need so that they can lean in to this transformative experience with authenticity, resilience, and maturity.
This course is a pre-departure program for global education participants/students who are studying away from their home campus. Approximately 90-minutes in length, this course is online and asynchronous (available anytime) with readings, videos, and reflections
This orientation is recommended for all participants regardless of having a psychiatric diagnosis.
What you'll get:
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Creation of a personalized Wellness Travel Plan
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5 Modules covering the following topics:
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What is mental health and why is it important during Global Education
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Preparing for mental health abroad through making connections and exploring ones' own values and choices
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Understanding the emotional rollercoaster and possible acculturation stress of global education
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Managing mental health abroad (including: self advocacy, managing prescriptions, coping skills, identity issues, substance use, and more)
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Lifetime access to resources to use on-the-go
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Certificate of Completion
(*providers can contact us for bulk pricing)
Legal disclaimer:
The information provided in this course does not, and is not intended to, constitute mental health counseling or individual advice; instead, all information, content, and materials available in this course are for general informational purposes only. Information in this course may not constitute the most up-to-date mental health guidance or other information. This course contains links to other third-party websites. Such links are only for the convenience of the user.
Users of this course should contact their or their mental health counselor, insurance company, or legal representation to obtain advice with respect to any specific mental health matter. Only your individual mental health consultant, insurance company, or legal representation can provide assurances that the information contained herein – and your interpretation of it – is applicable or appropriate to your particular situation. Use of, and access to, this course or any of the links or resources contained within the course do not create a mental health counselor-client relationship between the user and Being Well Abroad.