Wellness programming
A page within Wellness & Health Advocacy
Wellness & Health Advocacy offers a unique inventory of health education programs. 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
Mental health is how we think, feel, and act. Mental Health Bingo explores ways to understand and manage mental health; this trivia-style bingo program provides mental health quick facts in a casual setting. Drop-in format is not recommended.
Mindset Reset
This program provides students with guided activities to support mental health and well-being. Activities provided include mindfulness, Buddha Boards, mandala coloring, guided meditation, journaling exercises, and more. Drop-in format is recommended.
Drinks & Cliques
This program is designed to educate students on local drinking culture and the risks of alcohol consumption. Students will participate in an engaging activity focused on decision-making, identifying values, and combating peer pressure. Drop-in format is not recommended.
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.
Intro to Mindfulness
Mindfulness @ UWLThis 4-week course follows the Mindfulness Institute for Emerging Adults (MIEA) curriculum and is designed to teach students practical skills for enhancing stress management, sleep, self-compassion, and overall well-being. Public courses are available to all UWL students, staff, and faculty. Learn more and register today!
Intro to Mindfulness can be facilitated as a private course upon request. Wellness & Health Advocacy recommends private courses for organized student groups (athletic teams or sports clubs, registered student organizations, etc.) and professional departments/units. Email wellness@uwlax.edu or ibeach@uwlax.edu with questions.