This article addresses the issue of insufficient self-efficacy among graduate students majoring in mental health education by proposing a “competition-empowerment” training model, which enhances self-efficacy through a cycle of training and competition. The specific approach involves students and their mentors agreeing on competitions that match their abilities, followed by collective training under expert guidance. During training, students’ excellent performances are encouraged, and they are required to engage in physical exercise and practice strategies for regulating negative emotions. After the competition, experiences are summarized, successful participants are praised, and those who did not win are guided to attribute their results to luck, while winners are encouraged to participate in more challenging competitions. This cycle is repeated to ultimately enhance students’ professional self-efficacy.