Counseling and Wellness Programming

Living Well Workshops

            These are interactive presentations facilitated by CWS staff. Presentations are scheduled throughout the semester, but can also be requested by classes, RA’s, Greeks, Athletics teams, or anyone else who is interested. Click here for advice on how to improve attendance at specially requested programs.

Topics include, but are not limited to the following:          

• Time Management
• Sexual Health
• Depression
• Alcohol Awareness
• Grief
• Sexual Assault
• Making Friends
• Stress Management
• Romantic Relationships
• Anger Management
• Eating Disorders
• Stress

Listed below are some detailed descriptions of programs that can be requested through Wellness Services.

Alcohol Programs

• Smart Choices- The program equips students with the knowledge they need to make responsible decisions when dealing with alcohol. Discussion includes harm reduction strategies and an interactive standard drink pouring exercise.
• Alcohol Jeopardy- This fun, interactive seminar teaches students about safe blood alcohol levels, social norms, alcohol poisoning, harm reduction strategies and more.
• Boozin' Bingo- This bingo style game covers a little over everything giving students the opportunity to learn about alcohol & it's resulting effects.
• Supplemental Activity: Standard Drink Pouring Exercise- This fun, interactive activity teaches participants how to pour the standard drink amount for five different types of alcoholic beverages.

Sexual Health Programs

• Condom Bingo- This is not your mother’s bingo! This bingo-styled question and answer game involves discussion regarding various sexual health issues such as contraception, STI’s, sexual assault and the importance of healthy relationships.
• Contraception 101- Participants learn how various contraceptive methods work, the pros and cons & how one can obtain them if they need it.
• What’s Up Down There?- Participants will learn the signs, symptoms and treatment for common STI’s.
• Supplemental Activities
  • Sex Jeopardy- Participants will learn facts on STI’s and contraception. It’s a blast!
  • Condom Line Up- Participants learn the proper way to use a condom. This program is interactive, informative and fun. A condom demonstration is also included.

Sexual Assault Prevention Programs

• Class WATCH- Participants learn what sexual assault is, the legal definition and how to prevent it and what to do if it occurs.
• Risk Reduction for Sexual Assault- This program focuses on strategies to reduce one’s risk of sexual assault.

Awareness Days/Weeks

            These include creative programming, informative booths, speakers, food giveaways, and many activities that encourage student involvement. The focus is on risk reduction strategies and healthy choice promotion.

September
The Red Zone
October
National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week
December
AIDS Compassion & Awareness Week
February
Sexual Responsibility Week
March
Safer Spring Break
April
Sexual Assault Awareness Week/TBTN
Sexual Assault Awareness Week/TBTN 2009 Guidelines
Sexual Assault Awareness Week/TBTN 2009 Flyer

Social Norms Campaign

            This campaign aims to correct common misconceptions that students have about the drinking culture on campus. Look for signs throughout campus for more information.

Condom Crew

            Our condom crew fills machines in designated campus restrooms across campus. These areas are places you can get free condoms and know that they are safe and effective.
Visit this locations for FREE condoms:

• Restrooms in Argo Galley, Bldg. 22
• Restrooms in the Library, Bldg. 32
• Restrooms in the Computer Lab (lower level), Bldg. 79
• Restrooms in the Recreation Center (upstairs), Bldg 72
• Health Center, Bldg. 63

Rapid Response HIV Testing

            This service is FREE and confidential. Results are given within 20 minutes! Testing generally takes place monthly upstairs in the Commons or in a Mobile Unit on the Cannon Lawns.

Testing in the Commons is on Tuesday's from 10:00am- 3:00pm & appointments are on a first come first serve basis. Future dates include:

• November 17th
• December 1st
• January 1st
• February 16th
• March 16th
• April 20th.

Testing in Mobile Unit is on Wednesday's from 9:00am-3:00pm. Future dates include:

• November 18th
• December 1st
• January 20th
• February 17th
• April 21st

Condom Negotiation Seminars

Condom Negotiation Seminars offer UWF students an opportunity to learn helpful skills and information so they can make smart choices about thier sexual health. The class is taught every 4th Thursday of the Month. Seminars are seperated by gender in order to create an environment where students are comfortable talking about their sexual health. Ladies meet in upstairs in the Commons in room 260 & Gentlemen meet in room 272. Seminars are offered at 11:00 and 12:30. Participants get a free Wal-Mart gift card & a goodie bag- so make sure to join us next month!