Workshops & Downloadable Resources
Workshop Menu
We have developed a variety of skill building workshops for students, faculty and staff covering a range of advocacy topics.
For Students
Students will learn and practice a variety of skills related to understanding the importance of creating and practicing healthy boundaries in all of their relationships, whether platonic, familial, or romantic.
Students will learn about how stress affects the brain and body in order to better understand how to regulate their own nervous system, as well as develop awareness of on campus mental health resources.
Students will explore multiple facets to their personal wellness and develop a plan for maintaining or improving their self-care strategies
This workshop includes training on how to recognize when someone has experienced a trauma and needs assistance, how to assist them in a trauma-informed and supportive manner, and educates students about the resources available to help on and off campus.
This workshop examines the physiological response to trauma within the body and what it means for the physical and emotional body of survivors. By understanding what’s going on “behind the scenes,” we can better understand how to help support survivors of trauma.
Students will discover the difference between advocacy and activism, as well as discuss how they can apply advocacy and activism skills to the causes about which they are most passionate to affect positive change in their communities.
For Faculty/Staff
Trauma is, unfortunately, a common occurrence in our society and one that impacts a significant number of our students before and during their time at Butler University. When a person experiences trauma, it can greatly impact their ability to learn and retain new information, complicating their success as a student. In this session, we will explore how faculty and staff can develop a trauma-informed educational experience to support young adults who have experienced trauma and help them thrive.
At Butler, supporting our students is a team effort. In this session, we’ll share how our campus support network works together to help students overcome challenges—whether academic, emotional, or personal—so they can thrive. You’ll learn how to spot signs of concern, connect students with the right resources, and play an active role in creating a campus where every Bulldog feels seen, supported, and set up for success.
If you do not see a workshop that fits the unique needs of your group, please contact the Director of Student Advocacy (jearthur@butler.edu) and we will be happy to tailor-make a workshop for you.
Join the Student Advocacy Task Force
The mission of the Student Advocacy Task Force is to explore and understand the physical, educational, and emotional needs of students at Butler University and discover and improve support services so that all students can be successful in achieving their personal and educational goals.
The Task Force meets monthly to discuss current student need trends, to provide feedback on proactive supportive measures, and examine opportunities for improving student support services.
If you are interested in joining the Task Force, please contact Jules Grable (jearthur@butler.edu).
Red Folder Crisis Response Resource
Helping our campus community respond with care and concern is a critical factor in providing the best possible support for individuals experiencing mental health challenges.
Student Advocacy has developed downloadable Red Folder resources for faculty/staff and students to learn how to better recognize, respond to, refer and report mental health concerns to the appropriate campus resource.
Recognize: Common indicators of distress can be found throughout this guide. Students may present with indicators not listed.
Respond: Respond appropriately to the student. Each situation is unique. Use the tips and listed points to determine the most appropriate response.
Report: Always submit a referral as part of your response to students of concern, regardless of the perceived severity. Review the various reporting obligations to help you determine the appropriate next steps to help the student of concern.
Refer: Encourage help-seeking by providing students with information on the appropriate resources available on campus.