explore. learn. grow
Workplace Wellness Training Program
Creating innovation and wellness with today’s workforce.
Inclusive
Embracing diversity in every form, our trainings foster an inclusive environment where all voices are heard and valued.
Responsible
Our program operates with the utmost responsibility, ensuring ethical practices and compassionate care throughout our training.
Respectful
Our training is firmly rooted in respect, honoring the dignity and humanity of every individual throughout our program.
Collaborative
Our program thrives on collaboration, uniting diverse perspectives and expertise to enrich the effectiveness of our training.
About ACTW
For The Community, By The Community
The Aliance for Community Transformation and Wellness
The Alliance for Community Transformation and Wellness (ACTW) was established in 2014 in response to the stigma associated with caring for our mental health and with the goal of engaging the Inland Empire (IE) in conversations about, and action toward, mental health and wellness.
Mission
Access to counseling, support services, and wellness education is critical to optimizing mental health and wellness across the lifespan. By helping to bridge the mental health workforce gap, our programs train counselors to be mental health leaders and advocates in their diverse Inland Empire communities, increase access to services throughout the region, and advance mental health and wellness literacy for vulnerable and high impact populations.
Vision
Through rigorous counselor education, innovative supervision practices, and community engaged research ACTW seeks to bring services, information and resources to those suffering and their allies while working to end mental health discrimination.
Values
In keeping with the University of Redlands, School of Education and Department of Counseling and Humans Services, ACTW engages a justice framework, considers a pluralistic notion of values, challenges assumptions and stereotype, remains sensitive to contemporary trends in society and is committed to a lifetime of learning.
Focused On All 8 Domains
The vision for workplace wellness and associated proramming is inspired by the Surgeon General’s 2022 Workplace Wellbeing initiative outlining the important role work plays in our lives and the ways we can optimize our health and wellbeing in our places of employment.
Our programs are grounded in SAMHSA’s Eight Domains of Wellness. This Step-by-Step Guide serves as a resource and guides our work as providers in creating curriculum and delivering services. We intentionally provide direct and indirect opportunities to explore, learn, and grow both individually and collectively.
Increased Need
Since the pandemic accessing mental health care is increasingly difficult. More people than ever before have experienced mass trauma and loss even as stigma about reaching out for help continues to decrease. In June of 2020, 40% of U.S. adults reported struggling with mental health or substance use. In 2021 nearly 14% of youth (age 12-17) reported suffering from at least one major depressive episode in the past year. With a shortage of mental health professionals in the region and too few trained intentionally to lead regional, state, and national mental health initiatives, the system remains outdated and overburdened.
How ACTW Can Help
Well trained counselor advocates can help fill the mental health workforce gap that exists. Robust, quality, accessible counseling and support services will strengthen family resilience, support self-advocacy, promote personal empowerment, and advance us in our collective community healing. Simultaneously, giving deliberate attention to regional, state, and national mental health initiatives will advance the much needed transformation of mental health service delivery through creative partnership, multisystemic collaboration, and intentional integration.
Why us
An Innovative Learning Experience
Our program redefines learning through innovation and customization. We embrace each learner's unique journey, offering an engaging, dynamic environment that goes beyond traditional knowledge transfer. Our use of the latest educational technologies ensures a stimulating and relevant learning experience, fostering deep understanding and inspiration.
We differentiate ourselves with a strong focus on real-world application. Our curriculum bridges theory and practice, preparing participants not just for current challenges but for future innovations in their fields. Experience transformative education with us, where learning is an empowering journey into professional and personal growth.
Holistic approach
Our holistic approach integrates mental, physical, and emotional well-being strategies to ensure a comprehensive and balanced development journey.
Passionate providers
Our passionate providers are dedicated experts, bringing a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to every aspect of our program.
Practical application
Real-world implementation of skills and knowledge, ensuring wellness concepts are effectively translated into tangible, everyday actions and results.
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Mental Health Literacy
Mental health literacy encompasses the knowledge and beliefs about mental disorders, enabling recognition, management, and prevention, and includes understanding how to seek and provide help effectively.
- Reduce Stigma
- Learn Self-Care Strategies
- Develop Support Skills
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Wellness Education
Wellness education integrates holistic principles, focusing on nurturing the mind, body, and spirit, encouraging balanced lifestyle choices, and fostering overall physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
- Increase Mind-Body Connection
- Improve Emotional Balance
- Utilize Lifesyle Design
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Mindfulness Practices
Mindfulness practices involve focused attention and awareness techniques, promoting mental clarity, stress reduction, and emotional regulation, enhancing overall well-being and presence in daily life
- Establish Present Awareness
- Enhance Emotional Regulation
- Learn Effective Stress Reduction
Framework for success
Program Goals
Improve workforce well-being:
Foster a healthier, more engaged, and productive workplace environment by implementing strategic well-being initiatives.
Provide a customized workplace wellbeing program:
Develop a program that aligns with the unique culture and needs of our participants.
Enhance university and community partnerships:
Build stronger connections with local communities and other educational institutions, creating a network that supports mutual growth and development.
Identify and distribute effective approaches:
Share innovative and successful strategies for enhancing well-being in the higher education workforce, contributing to a broader understanding of wellness in academic settings.