Workshops and Outreach
Workshops and Outreach
Student Wellbeing offers a variety of programs and outreach services, including peer- or staff-led educational programs, "Ready-to-Go" program kits, event support, resource tables and tours of the Wellbeing Center. Please submit your request two weeks in advance of your desired date.
Types of Outreach Services Available
Peer-Led Programs
We have a variety of peer-led programs provided by trained students for your classroom, Registered Student Organization (RSO), chapter or group needs. In general, these programs take 45–60 minutes and cannot be reduced into a 20-minute time frame. Most of these programs are ideal with 50 people or less.
Staff-Led Programs
Our staff led programs are available for your classroom, Registered Student Organization (RSO), chapter or large group needs. We offer programs that can be tailored to suit your specific classroom needs, as well as the needs of large groups (such as sorority or fraternity chapters or athletic teams).
“Ready-to-Go” Program Kits
We have a selection of programs available to download for an instructor, RA or other group leader to present to students in a virtual or in-person format. Once you complete the program request form, you will receive a link to the program materials including a facilitation guide. All programs are designed to have interactive components to maximize student participation. Our staff and students are not available to present these programs, and by using these materials, you agree to present them without modification to your intended audience (and no additional audiences) and to give credit to Student Wellness and Health Promotion for the creation of the programs. These programs are available to request 24/7/365.
Event Support for Sensitive Topics
Support of Survivors (SOS) Peer Educators provide audience support at campus events which discuss sexual misconduct, sexual assault and relationship violence. Some attendees may have a strong emotional reaction to the content and wish to speak with an advocate. If you are planning an event that will focus on these topics, you can request that SOS provide advocates to be present during the event in case audience members would like support.
Outreach Services Available by Request
Please reach out to us through our form if you have a custom program request, or you'd like to discuss program accommodations or concerns.
Program Topics and Descriptions
General Wellbeing Programs
30 minutes or 50 minutes
Delivered by Wellbeing Staff
This group tour is perfect for a class or group who wants to get to know the Wellbeing Center and all the amazing services offered here. You can extend the tour to also include an overview of the services offered by the Student Wellbeing units.
30 minutes
Ready-to-Go Program for All
Participants will learn about the services offered by the Student Wellbeing Units as well as the fees associated with these services. In particular, the vast majority of services offered come at no additional cost to full-time undergraduate students and graduate students taking 9 credits or who are on contract.
Alcohol and Substance Use
60 minutes
Delivered by Student Wellbeing Staff
This program focuses on how alcohol impacts your body and brain, signs of alcohol overdose and impairment, harm reduction strategies, and methods of intervening in risky or dangerous situations involving alcohol.
Delivered by Student Wellbeing Staff
Learn how and when to use the opioid overdose reversal medication Naloxone. This training will outline the signs of an opioid related overdose and train the attendee in how to use the life saving medication, Naloxone.
Delivered by Student Wellbeing Staff
Learn how to best support a person in recovery from substance use disorder. This training will discuss what recovery means, how to support a friend/family member, support services available on and around campus, and why language matters when we talk about substance use and recovery.
Delivered by CRC Students
Students from the Collegiate Recovery Community here at UD will come and talk about their own personal experiences with addiction and recovery as students. They will also talk informatively about addiction and recovery from a medical and sociological perspective, dispelling common misconceptions about substance use disorders in the general population and among college students. This program concludes with a presentation of the services offered by the Collegiate Recovery Program at UD and ways that interested students can get involved supporting sober students on campus.
Ready-to-Go Program for All
Students will play an interactive game of “Alcohol and Substance Use Jeopardy” during this program to learn more about concepts such as vaping, drugs, alcohol, protective factors, and risk reduction. Students will learn how their decisions affect both themselves and others. Students will also be able to identify alcohol and substance abuse services and resources on campus.
60 minutes or 90 minutes
Delivered by Student Wellbeing Staff
What exactly is addiction? What is the difference between misuse, disordered use, problematic use, dependency? We may think we know what addiction looks like, but are we right? This session explores the myths, realities, and science of addiction; signs of misuse; what disordered use is and looks like; behavioral addictions such as gambling and internet gaming; methods of treatment; and recovery, and provides information about helpful campus resources.
60 minutes
Delivered by Student Wellbeing Staff
This program’s focus is on the mechanisms of alcohol–how it impacts your body, your brain, stress, and academics. Learn about alcohol physiology, alcohol overdose, interactions between alcohol and other substances, signs of problematic drinking, and harm reduction strategies, as well as available resources on campus for recovery, alternative activities, or counseling support.
Healthy Sexuality
Sex Jeopardy and How to Use a Condom
Ready-to-Go Program for All
In this program, students will participate in an interactive game of “Sex Jeopardy”, which will educate them how to properly apply an external (for a penis) condom and dental dam. Students will learn further information about safer sex and should be able to identify at least one campus resource related to safer sex by the end of the program.
Mental Health
Ready-to-Go Program for All
Through this program, students will develop their own stress management plan for when they are feeling overwhelmed and stressed at any point during the semester. Guided meditations and breathing exercises will also be practiced by students. By the completion of the program, students will have a fundamental understanding of mindfulness and the distinction between positive and negative stress coping mechanisms.
50 minutes, 75 minutes or 90 minutes
Delivered by Student Wellbeing Staff
Participants will learn about the foundations of stress and how it's expressed in the body, mind, and behavior, and what they can do to help manage it. Topics include signs of burnout, healthy coping strategies, effects of chronic stress, and cognitive and emotional resilience. Participants will also learn brief, evidence-based exercises and practices for counteracting stress in the moment.
50-75 minutes
Delivered by Student Wellbeing Staff
Time management is self management! This fun, interactive program will help you discover how your time-management style and habits can help or hinder your success, and how learning to manage your time means learning to manage your stress, emotions, physical wellbeing, and more. We'll discuss how to address procrastination, boredom, distractions, social media, and more with simple exercises and strategies you can start using right away.
2 hours
Delivered by Student Wellbeing Staff
Across the United States, suicide is the second leading cause of death for college students. By engaging the UD community in trainings like Campus Connect, participants will be better able to identify warning signs and improve their ability to connect students to essential mental health resources.
45-50 minutes
Delivered by Student Wellbeing Staff
Does being late make you Angry? Do you get Sad if you get a not-so-great grade? Does rudeness Disgust you? Do you feel Anxious when you might not know the answer to something? Are you Happiest when you’re super busy? This fun, interactive quiz game will help you learn about your most common emotional reactions to stressful situations and what you can do to regain your calm and bounce back with resilience.
50 minutes
Ready-to-go program for Professors
An introductory course meant to be facilitated by professors that provides an overview of common mental health concerns like stress, anxiety, depression, and suicide. This session also covers basic self-care strategies, healthy coping mechanisms, and professional resources available on campus.
60 minutes or 90 minutes
Delivered by Student Wellbeing Staff
We know that staring down at a phone all day makes our necks ache, that we need blue light filters to protect our eyes, and that people have been warning us for years about the dangers of sedentary binge-watching. But what about the effects of screen time on our mental well being? Through a series of case studies, this program explores the multifaceted ways that social media can impact our behavior, emotions, self-image, self-esteem, and mental health. From how quickly anger travels across the internet to the intoxicating effect of likes and shares, this program explores the properties that enable social media to impact our lives and gives participants the opportunity to explore their own relationship with social media.
60 minutes
Delivered by Student Wellbeing Staff
How can you be the best advocate for students’ wellbeing here at UD, while also taking care of yourself? This program is designed for professionals working in staff and/or faculty roles to assist you in recognizing mental and behavioral issues seen on college campuses, where at UD you can find resources to help, and addressing the stress in your own life as a UD professional. We review the foundations and manifestations of stress and resilience-building skills, how to have productive conversations with students when discussing your concerns, and cover where, when, and how to make good referrals for services.
Sexual Misconduct Prevention and Advocacy
60 or 90 minutes
Delivered by Student Wellbeing Staff
On average, we consume 5,000 advertisements a day. This interactive workshop encourages thinking critically about advertisements and images in mainstream media, and about how images inform our sexual attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors. Participants will learn to identify when messages in sexual media conflict with personal values, and the role media plays in normalizing sexual violence in our culture.
120 minutes
Delivered by Bystander Intervention Peer Educators and Student Life Staff
Being part of a caring community means everyone plays a role in ending sexual and relationship violence! In this program, participants learn about the bystander approach as a lifelong process, explore safe strategies for interrupting behavior, discuss the role of power and practice supporting others. As Blue Hens, it is our business to look out for each other. This sexual misconduct workshop includes content that could be difficult or uncomfortable at times, and participants are encouraged to actively take care of themselves.
50-60 minutes
Delivered by Bystander Intervention Peer Educators and Student Life Staff
Being part of a caring community means everyone plays a role in ending sexual and relationship violence! In this program, participants learn about the bystander approach as a lifelong process, explore safe strategies for interrupting behavior and discuss the role of power in bystander interaction. As Blue Hens it is our business to look out for each other. This sexual misconduct workshop includes content that could be difficult or uncomfortable at times, and participants are encouraged to actively take care of themselves.
50-60 minutes
Delivered by Bystander Intervention Peer Educators and Student Life Staff
Active Bystanders can intervene before, during, or after a harmful situation. During this program, participants will discover how to extend support to someone who has experienced sexual violence or relationship abuse, common responses to trauma, identity-related barriers to seeking help and what to say to someone who shares their experience. This sexual misconduct workshop includes content that could be difficult or uncomfortable at times, and participants are encouraged to actively take care of themselves.
50 minutes
Delivered by Bystander Intervention Peer Educators and Student Life Staff
Social media can skew our view of the relationships around us and influence our decision to stay in unhealthy ones. This workshop explores all 10 Signs of an Unhealthy Relationship and is your go-to for educating about digital consent and social media. This sexual misconduct workshop includes content that could be difficult or uncomfortable at times, and participants are encouraged to actively take care of themselves.
90 minutes
Delivered by Bystander Intervention Peer Educators and Student Life Staff
Escalation is a compelling film that tells the story of an abusive relationship –– from its sweet beginnings to the tragic end. The authentic depiction of unhealthy behaviors escalating into violence helps you recognize and understand the early signs of relationship abuse. This sexual misconduct workshop includes content that could be difficult or uncomfortable at times, and participants are encouraged to actively take care of themselves.
50 minutes
Delivered by Support of Survivors (SOS) Peer Educators
This intersectionality program will help participants reflect on their own identities and how their own identities impact our experiences in the world. This program will explore how a person’s multifaceted identity is a crucial part of someone’s experience in college and specifically when navigating experiences of gender-based violence.
50 minutes
Delivered by Support of Survivors (SOS) Peer Educators
How do you ask for consent? Talking about sex can be scary, but it’s essential to be sure that your behavior is safe and legal. Find out how your peers ask for sex in this fun and interactive exercise. Learn about verbal and nonverbal red flags, and learn pathways to mutually respectful sexual encounters.
60 minutes
Delivered by Student Wellbeing Staff
Counter stories provide a framework for challenging traditional definitions of masculinity, and breaking outside the “box of masculinity.” During this interactive exercise students of all genders explore the full range of characteristics and emotions of men we admire in our lives and compare them to the dominant stories about manhood prevalent in our culture. Students will discuss how these contrasting stories affect what it means to be a man.
50 minutes
Delivered by Support of Survivors (SOS) Peer Educators
This human continuum exercise will help participants identify or clarify their own beliefs and values related to sexual assault, sexual harassment and sexual abuse as they consider and discuss a variety of both provocative and common college sexual scenarios. Students will learn what their peers think about when behavior crosses a line. Traditional myths about sexual assault will be de-bunked.
60 or 75 minutes
Delivered by Support of Survivors (SOS) Peer Educators
Learn more about Intimate Partner Violence in this interactive simulation, where participants will be placed in a dating situation and asked to make some crucial decisions. Will you stay? Will you go? To whom can you turn? Participants will explore what makes a relationship healthy, unhealthy, or abusive; learn how to help a victim; and become familiar with resources available to students regarding relationships.
Ready-to-Go Program Kits
30 minutes
Ready-to-Go Program for All
Participants will learn about the services offered by the Student Wellbeing Units as well as the fees associated with these services. In particular, the vast majority of services offered come at no additional cost to full-time undergraduate students and graduate students taking 9 credits or who are on contract.
50 minutes
Ready-to-go program for Professors
An introductory course meant to be facilitated by professors that provides an overview of common mental health concerns like stress, anxiety, depression, and suicide. This session also covers basic self-care strategies, healthy coping mechanisms, and professional resources available on campus.
Ready-to-Go Program for All
Through this program, students will develop their own stress management plan for when they are feeling overwhelmed and stressed at any point during the semester. Guided meditations and breathing exercises will also be practiced by students. By the completion of the program, students will have a fundamental understanding of mindfulness and the distinction between positive and negative stress coping mechanisms.
Sex Jeopardy and How to Use a Condom
Ready-to-Go Program for All
In this program, students will participate in an interactive game of “Sex Jeopardy”, which will educate them how to properly apply an external (for a penis) condom and dental dam. Students will learn further information about safer sex and should be able to identify at least one campus resource related to safer sex by the end of the program.
Ready-to-Go Program for All
Students will play an interactive game of “Alcohol and Substance Use Jeopardy” during this program to learn more about concepts such as vaping, drugs, alcohol, protective factors, and risk reduction. Students will learn how their decisions affect both themselves and others. Students will also be able to identify alcohol and substance abuse services and resources on campus.