The training toolkit has been such a helpful resource for our staff and students! It's such a comprehensive mental health resource that addresses current mental health needs in study abroad.
David Taylor, Wake Forest University
The Being Well Abroad training was one of the highlights of my year as a professional in higher education. Being able to discuss past hurdles, sort through practical steps for common challenges among study abroad programs, and having a space to connect with peers left me feeling fully equipped to provide the best support for our students and program.
Caleb Pierce, Belmont University
My team really benefited from all the information as well as our interaction with Erin and Emily! It helped us appreciate what we are doing well as well as areas for further improvement.
Kevin Clancy, CSB/SJU
It is such a relief to know that mental health and wellness are gaining more attention, and that there is now a training that shines a light on mental well-being in the context of international education. There is so much more work to be done but this training is a fantastic introduction and should be a requirement for anyone working with students in cross-cultural situations. Saskia Kaya, AFS
Saskia Kaya, AFS
I loved attending your training workshop. It was so insightful and empowering.
Participant
I really appreciate the activity based interventions (candy mindfulness, finger trap, etc). I think you do a great job personalizing the training by putting us in the students seat, too. Your delivery is really calm, caring and warm even when discussing difficult topics and the information you share is invaluable.
Kelly Burke Berry
I found the training exceptionally helpful and vital to programming. Although I believed my knowledge was extensive, I realized its importance in today’s world. I have traveled extensively myself and wish I had been as well-equipped as the youth are today when traveling abroad.
Melinda Behr, EDU Africa
Your training empowered me and took away the mystery of what it means to talk with individuals about their mental health. It is my hope that I serve my students well and that I contribute to their whole person formation while in these formative years of college. I now feel equipped to best support them in all areas thanks to your training.
Participant
Erin and Emily are knowledgeable facilitators. We found the practical activities incorporated into the sessions very helpful. They empowered us to learn how to use such tools to improve mental well-being and maintain a healthy mindset. The training helped us better understand the wide range of emotions and how our minds perceive the world. We intend to utilize the resources available from Being Well Abroad to enhance our proficiency in this area and ultimately improve both our team and student experiences.
Tafadzwa Muchopa, EDU Africa
I thought it was a wonderful workshop that brought elements into focus for me that could elevate my work and the work of my colleagues, and ultimately, make us more effective companions for young people on their journeys.
