Wellness programming
A page within Wellness & Health Advocacy
Wellness & Health Advocacy offers a unique inventory of health education programs that can be requested by completing our request form. Our programs are designed to work well in residence halls, classroom settings, and student organization meetings, but requests can be made by anyone!
If you don't see what you're looking for, email wellness@uwlax.edu and we will work with you to create something new! After requesting a program, you will be connected with the Student Wellness Coordinator and the Peer Health Advocates to discuss program details.
Condom Bingo
We will educate students about sexually transmitted infections (STIs), contraceptives and STI prevention, healthy relationships, consent and communication, and sexual/reproductive anatomy. Condom Bingo is a fun, trivia-style program designed to increase students' knowledge and confidence in sexual health. Drop-in format is not recommended for this program.
Pizza and Consent
We will educate students on active consent through the metaphor of creating and sharing a pizza together. The program requestor will need to supply pizza (typically ordered from Chartwells). Drop-in format is not recommended for this program.
Bystander Intervention Training
Facilitated by Violence Prevention
We will educate students about barriers to being an active bystander and the steps of bystander intervention. This program includes an opportunity for students to practice their new skills and work through several scenarios together. Drop-in format is not recommended for this program.
Consent is Key
Facilitated by Violence Prevention
This program is a collaborative exploration of all things consent! Students will anonymously contribute their ideas to several discussion questions related to defining, obtaining, and identifying consent. Drop-in format is not recommended for this program.
Mental Health 101
This program is your one-stop-shop for learning about mental health! Mental Health 101 covers stress and anxiety, burnout, setting boundaries, self-care, mindfulness, and campus resources. Skills practice is mixed with education from the Peer Health Advocates, so drop-in format is not recommended.
Mental Health Bingo
Think you know your stuff? Put your mental health knowledge to the test with some friendly competition! This trivia-style bingo program provides mental health quick facts in a casual setting. Drop-in format is not recommended.
Zen Dens
This program provides students with guided activities and contemplative practices to support mental well-being. Zen Dens includes exercises to reduce stress and encourage mindfulness, Buddha Boards, mandala coloring, guided meditation, journaling exercises, and more. Drop-in format is recommended.
Intro to Mindfulness
This 4-week course, facilitated by the Student Wellness Coordinator, follows the Mindfulness Institute for Emerging Adults (MIEA) curriculum. It is designed to teach students practical skills for enhancing stress management, sleep, self-compassion, and overall well-being. Wellness & Health Advocacy recommends Intro to Mindfulness for organized student groups (athletic or sports club teams, registered student organizations, student staff teams, etc.) and instructors willing to build it into their courses. Email wellness@uwlax.edu or ibeach@uwlax.edu with questions.
Alcohol Skills
Students will participate in hands-on activities designed to learn and practice alcohol safety and harm reduction techniques. This program features Drunk Goggle Challenges, standard pour practice, trivia, and free resources. Drop-in format is recommended.
Alcohol Safety and Bystander Intervention Training
This training is designed to provide students with basic alcohol education, opportunities for reflection on their own drinking behaviors, and information about bystander intervention. Students demonstrate what they've learned by responding to several scenarios. This program is best suited for organized student groups (i.e. athletic teams, greek life, student organizations, etc.) and drop-in format is not recommended.
CBD, Cannabis, and Vaping Jeopardy
This program is under construction.
Mindfulness @ UWLIntro to Mindfulness
Counseling & Testing, Wellness & Health Advocacy & Rec Sports have teamed up to provide Intro to Mindfulness courses to the campus community! UWL Intro to Mindfulness courses use curriculum designed by the Mindfulness Institute for Emerging Adults (MIEA) , formally known as Koru Mindfulness.
Explore upcoming courses at the REC or request a private, 4-week course for your student group above!
Sexual Health Supplies
Students can request free sexual health supplies during the Fall and Spring semesters. Orders are anonymous and can be picked up in 149 Graff Main Hall. Supplies available for request are:
- External condoms
- Large
- Glow-in-the-dark
- Latex-free
- Flavored
- Internal condoms
- Lube
- Dental dams