Educational Presentations

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Academic Success

Procrastination

Addresses reasons behind procrastination, how it works and doesn't work, and how it can be overcome; opportunity to evaluate our own tendencies/habits related to procrastination

Anxiety, Stress, and Depression

Anxiety

Learn what anxiety looks like and how to differentiate between everyday anxiety and anxiety disorders; take a closer look at anxiety disorders and coping strategies for dealing with anxiety

Depression & "The Blues"

Learn about the types and symptoms of depression and how to distinguish between sadness and depression; includes tips on helping a friend; resources; and coping skills for managing sadness and depression

Stress Management

Information on stress including symptoms and common college stressors; learn about the negative effects of stress and how to cope in healthy ways

Resiliency and Sleep

Discover Your Personal Power

A presentation on personal strengths/talents and how knowing these can lead to success in our lives; covers resiliency and provides an opportunity to identify personal strengths through an experiential activity

Sleep Concerns: Get the Z's You Need to Succeed

Tips for developing healthy sleep habits as well as information on sleep deprivation, sleep debt, and sleep disorders; also includes a relaxation exercise

Personal Safety

Bullying and How to Stop It

Learn about what bullying in college is, how it impacts the victims, bullies, and bystanders, and how to intervene and/or prevent bullying behaviors.

Spring Break Safety: Having a Safe & Fun Spring Break

Covers various topics related to spring break activities including alcohol and traveling & safety tips; provides students with an opportunity to address any spring break questions or concerns

Relationships and Communication

Assertiveness: How to Stand Up Without Standing On

Covers different types of behaviors such as nonassertive, aggressive, passive aggressive, and assertive. Explores common elements of assertiveness (language and techniques) and the assertive rights of all individuals

Dating 101: Establishing & Maintaining New Relationships

Characteristics of healthy relationships and how they are developed and maintained; information on dating ideas, long distance relationships, and coping with a breakup

Sexual Assault

Sexual Assault: How to Stay Safe On- and Off-Campus

Covers important myths and facts related to sexual assault, signs and symptoms to look for, safety tips, and what to do/how to help in situations involving sexual assault

Substance Use

Substance Abuse: Alcohol

Information on risk factors, potential consequences, and the short and long-term effects of alcohol abuse; what is binge drinking and how can individuals drink responsibly?

Suicide, Grief, and Loss

Grief and Loss

Learn about the stages of grief and the physical, emotional, and behavioral symptoms; suggestions to assist individuals in the healing process or when reacting to a physical, social, or occupational loss

Suicide, Grief & Loss

Facts related to suicide including potential warning signs and suggestions on what to do or say in situations where an individual may be contemplating suicide; also includes information on the symptoms and stages of grief and loss and addresses the healing process