Resources on Mental Health and Teaching

March 15, 2023 Workshop: Teaching Strategies & Practices

Note: You must be logged into an oberlin.edu account to access the linked materials.

• Slides from the Mar 15, 2023 workshop.
• Workshop activity handouts
• Cover Page
• Assessment Activity Setup and Samples
• Course Content Activity Setup and Samples
• Course Policy Activity Setup and Samples
• Resources Page
• Google Form for Workshop Reflection
• Link to shared spreadsheet of resources to learn more

February 15, 2023 Workshop: Mindful Communication

Note: You must be logged into an oberlin.edu account to access the shared doc, spreadsheet, or slides.

• Link to shared google doc for reporting out from breakout rooms.
• Link to shared spreadsheet of resources to learn more
• Link to slides from the Feb 15, 2023 workshop.

Best practices for faculty supporting student mental health

1. Create a positive and inclusive environment where all students feel respected and valued.
2. Encourage open communication and allow students to share their thoughts, feelings and experiences.
3. Integrate relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing or meditation, into daily routines.
4. Encourage physical activity, such as stretching or exercise breaks, to reduce stress.
5. Foster a growth mindset by focusing on effort and progress rather than just achievement and grades.
6. Teach social and emotional skills, such as empathy, conflict resolution, and problem-solving.
7. Promote a healthy work-life balance by avoiding overloading students with too much homework.
8. Provide resources and referrals for mental health support when necessary.
9. Be aware of and responsive to signs of distress in students.
10. Regularly check in with students and ask for their feedback on the classroom environment.

Feb 15 GF meeting guidance

How to join breakout rooms in zoom meeting

• Click Breakout Rooms (bottom of window)
• Hover your mouse ove the number next to the room you want to join, then click Join.
• Confirm by clicking Join again.
• You will be moved to the chosen Breakout Room.
• If you want to go back to the main room, click "Leave Breakout Room" at the bottom of the window.

List of breakout room topics, facilitators:

• Room 1: Active listening with Travis Wilson
• Room 2: Cultivating a non-judgmental perspective with Francesca de Pasquale
• Room 3: Creating equitable discussion spaces with Jay Fiskio
• Room 4: Stereotype threat & microaggressions with Amanda Schmidt
• Room 5: Recognizing and managing student fear & anxiety with Jennifer Blaylock
• Room 6: Creating a sense of belonging with Sebastiaan Faber
• Room 7: Culturally-aware advising with Jenny Fraser
• Room 8: Articulating and establishing boundaries with Alicia Smith-Tran
• Room 9: Supporting students in crisis with Greggor Mattson