Program Descriptions

This is a personal assessment of your 8 Dimensions of Wellness as a current college student. During this session, you will discover how you are practicing social, physical, spiritual, emotional, occupational, environmental, financial, and physical wellness. Participants will set a goal related to the dimension(s) they wish to improve. Throughout the program, on-campus resources will be explored.

Participants will learn four relaxation and mind-body coping techniques (focused meditation, deep breathing, alternate nose breathing, and progressive muscle relaxation) as a means to expand their healthy coping skills for stress management. The importance, demonstration, and practice time will be provided for each of the exercises/practices to increase awareness and confidence in healthy coping and relaxation skills.

When tests, projects, and papers are upon us, we always think we can give up sleep “for awhile.”  Yet, most of us live in a constant state of sleep deprivation, not realizing what a profound negative impact it has on our lives. Getting enough sleep is vital for our health and overall quality of life. Participants in this session will learn the importance of sleep and tips for good sleep habits.

Wellness Coaching is a way for students to create the life they want by exploring their strengths and focusing on their health and well-being. Through the process of coaching, students may increase self-awareness and self-efficacy, achieve goals, and have an increased sense of life satisfaction, purpose, and meaning. Students may see personal growth in areas such as stress management, eating well, physical activity, sleep, financial management, relationships, and other wellness areas. The presentation will give an overview of wellness coaching and how a student can get connected to this free service.

The Red Watch Band training symbolizes that the UNI community bands together to watch out for one another when every second counts. This training provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to identify and intervene effectively in an alcohol-related medical emergency.
Through a variety of interactive activities and discussions, participants will:
understand the dangers of alcohol use and know when, where and how to get help 

• identify protective behavioral strategies that can be used to prevent alcohol poisoning/overdose or other not so good things
• identify the recommended BAC (blood alcohol concentration) to stay at or below in order to stay in the "sweet spot" if consuming alcohol
• understand what can happen at different levels of blood alcohol concentration (BAC)
• identify the signs of alcohol poisoning/overdose
• demonstrate the proper steps of the recovery position 

QPR is a nationally recognized suicide prevention gatekeeper training. This training is for the UNI campus community and helps all participants become knowledgeable in helping prevent a potential suicide.

In this 90-minute training you will learn:

• How to recognize the warning signs of suicide
• How to ask if someone is feeling or thinking about suicide
• How to encourage them to get help
• How to refer that person to the right support and care

Five recommendations repeatedly come up in research related to supporting good mental wellbeing. Join us to learn about those five recommendations, the science behind their impact on mental health, and tips and tricks to thrive while being a college student!

A Practical Toolbox for Growth & Success: Having a hard time focusing? Attend one of these four workshops, or all of them, to learn helpful information and tips to improve focus. Topics include mental health, time management, goal setting, and self care.

Participants will be introduced to ways that will help prevent and manage stress, such as assessing stressors and identifying healthy coping techniques. There will be exercises that help regulate the fight or flight response, such as 4-7-8 breathing, and the five senses will be used as a means to expand their healthy coping skills for stress management. Demonstration and practice time will be provided for each of the exercises/practices to increase awareness and confidence in healthy coping and relaxation skills.

While using a condom may seem like common sense, it is essential that you have the information needed to ensure you are using a condom correctly and consistently. Besides abstinence, condoms are the only birth control method that helps to protect against both sexually transmitted infections and pregnancy, if used correctly. During this fun, interactive session, participants will learn the benefits of using a condom, the steps to putting on a condom, an overview of other safer sex barrier methods, and sexual health resources.   

This session is designed to assist participants in making informed choices about consuming alcohol and reducing harm. Through a variety of activities and discussions, participants will:
identify what one standard drink equals for beer, wine, and hard liquor 

• identify the recommended BAC (blood alcohol concentration) to stay at or below in order to stay in the "sweet spot" if consuming alcohol
• describe one or more benefits of staying in your “sweet spot” zone if consuming alcohol
• list one or more protective behavioral strategies that can be used to prevent alcohol poisoning/overdose or other not-so-good things
• identify at least two signs of alcohol overdosing/poisoning
• demonstrate the proper steps of the recovery position
• recognize that the majority of UNI students consumed 4 or fewer drinks the last time they drank alcohol in a social setting

MI Part 1: During this program, participants learn how to help themselves and others when facing challenges. Motivational Interviewing (MI) part 1 outlines key MI principles such as change talk, OARS+I, DARN CATS, and MI Spirit. Participants will identify open-ended vs close-ended questions and why each one serves a purpose. It is recommended MI Part 1 and Part 2 are requested together.

MI Part 2: Motivational Interviewing (MI) Part 2 allows participants to practice the skills they learned in MI Part 1. This program is very interactive, utilizing open-ended questions, OARS+I, change talk, DARN CATS, and Reflections. By the end of the program, participants will learn how to motivate their peers to reach their goals.

Want to learn skills to help support other people when they are going through a hard time? A.S.K. (Acknowledge, Support, and Keep-in-Touch) training gives you skills you can use to Validate, Appreciate, and Refer (V.A.R.) them to the appropriate resources.

Developed by Active Minds and MTV, this program is great for anyone to participate in, and can assist us in supporting the mental wellbeing of others.

This workshop explores cultural barriers for males regarding seeking help related to their mental health concerns. This discussion based workshop focuses on solutions to increase help seeking behavior in men and developing a more accepting culture.