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    Wellness Center

    Half Acre Gym, Rm. 107

    1000 E University Ave

    Laramie, WY 82071

    Phone: 307-766-9355

    Fax: 307-766-6720

    Email: wellness@uwyo.edu

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    Wellness Center

    Health Education and Wellness Outreach Programs

    The Wellness Center offers a variety of outreach educational programs, presentations, and services on different health topics.  The Wellness Center also collaborates with other departments on campus to promote health and wellness-related presentations. Please use the Outreach Program Request Form button below to request one or more of the following options for your organization or class or email wellness@uwyo.edu for more information. 

     

    Outreach Program Request Form 

     

    General Wellness and Wellness Center

    • Wellness and Wellness Center: What exactly is wellness and how is it connected to student success? This engaging presentation is great to introduce any class or organization to the multiple dimensions of wellness and help students learn about the services and programs that the Wellness Center offers to help support students. This is typically a 50-minute presentation although can be shortened or lengthened; Offered via Zoom or in-person (computer and projector are required). Audience size is ideally at least 5 people.

    • ‘Living Well’: Developing a Healthy Lifestyle: With the independence granted to us by college, it’s up to us to make healthy choices to maintain and promote our wellness! Learn tips about developing and engaging in a healthy lifestyle and the resources to assist with this that are available through UW and the Wellness Center. Topics covered include sleep, nutrition, physical exercise, mental health, stress reduction, and substance use. This is typically a 50-minute presentation although can be shortened or lengthened; Offered via Zoom or in-person (computer and projector are required). Audience size is ideally at least 5 people.

    • Wellness Center Tours: Come see the beautiful Wellness Center in-person to preview all that we have to offer! This is a great way to help students locate and familiarize themselves with the Wellness Center to help encourage their use of the facility. Students can even sign up for programs such as the massage chairs while on the tour. Highlights include the Zen Den, personal training room, massage therapy room, and athletic training room. Tours are in-person and can be added to the end of another outreach presentation listed on this page.

    Nutrition

    • A+ Nutrition: With so much nutrition information available, what advice should you listen to? This interactive presentation will help encourage ways to identify and select healthier food options while you learn tips and tricks (including mindful eating) to stay healthy while in college. This is typically a 50-minute presentation. Offered via Zoom or in-person (computer and projector are required). Audience size is ideally at least 5 people.

    • Smoothie bike rental ($): Do you have an event or meeting that you'd like to make even better? Let us help! Rent our smoothie bike on an hourly basis for your special events. We provide the smoothie bike, staff, and all the delicious ingredients including dairy-free options! We require a minimum two-week advance notice.

    Sexuality

    • ‘Sex Jeopardy’: Test Your Knowledge and Learn About Safe Sex and Healthy Sexuality: Bring some friendly competition to your class or group with a fun game of Sex Jeopardy. This activity is designed to make sex a less awkward topic to discuss and will provide college students with information on a variety of sexual health topics in addition to available resources regarding their sexual health needs. This is typically a 50-minute activity. Offered via Zoom or in-person (computer and projector are required). Audience size is ideally at least 8 people and up to 25 people.

    • Body Image and Body Love: We are bombarded by messages about how our bodies should and should not look. This presentation discusses body image and the role of the media on how we feel about ourselves. Participants will leave with a more positive feeling about themselves and learn about campus resources. This is typically a 50-minute presentation. Offered via Zoom or in-person (computer and projector are required). Audience size is ideally at least 5 people.

    • Queer & Ally Training (Q&A) is a program (formerly known as Safe Zone) geared towards creating an inclusive environment for the LGBTQIAP2S+ community at the University of Wyoming and in the Laramie community. Through the completion of training sessions and workshops, we aim to educate individuals on issues related to the LGBTQIAP2S+ community and provide the tools for participants to become active allies.  After participating in Q&A workshops, participants will not only understand some basic terms and concepts related to LGBTQIAP2S+ experiences, but will also have the tools to be a visible ally to members of the community. The completion of all three trainings comes with a certificate, to be hung or displayed in an office or place of work, that indicates to the holder is committed to being an active ally. For faculty and staff at UW, it also comes with a one year membership to be featured on out website as a active ally for LGBTQIAP2S+ students to seek out. 

    Mental Health

    • Healthy Sleep Habits: Being well rested is a critical component of wellness, contributes to your academic success, and improves your overall well-being! Lack of good sleep can negatively affect your health, mood, and even grades. This presentation will provide information on sleep hygiene and evidence-based tips for how to improve your sleep. This is typically a 50-minute presentation. Offered via Zoom or in-person (computer and projector are required). Audience size is ideally at least 5 people.

    • ‘Mindfulness for Health’ - An Introduction to Mindfulness and Meditation: Practicing mindfulness and meditation has been shown to greatly improve our ability to manage stress. Wellness Center staff will present an introduction to mindfulness and provide stress management tools that can be easily incorporated into your daily life. This is typically a 50-minute interactive presentation. Offered via Zoom or in-person (computer and projector are required). Audience size is ideally at least 5 people.

    • Stress Management Skills: Stress is one of the most common barriers to student success. At low or moderate doses, stress can help improve our performance, but at high doses, it can have a negative impact. Learn about your stress level, how stress is connected to student success, and activities and services available to you to help reduce stress. This is typically a 50-minute interactive presentation. Offered via Zoom or in-person (computer and projector are required). Audience size is ideally at least 5 people.

    • Gatekeepers Training: This may be the most important training you'll ever take. Offered in partnership with the University Counseling Center as part of the UW Lifesavers Initiative, the Gatekeepers training teaches students, staff, faculty, and community members to help identify students at risk of suicide attempts and suicide. The two-hour interactive session provides participants with practical skills on how to intervene with a student, friend, or colleague who may be in a suicide crisis. Each participant will receive a certificate of completion, and a packet of helpful resources. The training is facilitated by mental health professionals from both the University Counseling Center and the Wellness Center. Register for Gatekeepers training or email wellness@uwyo.edu to request a Gatekeepers training for your group or organization. Learn more about the the UW Lifesavers Initiative, including Gatekeepers training, and additional suicide awareness and prevention resources.

    • Mental Health Screenings: Free and confidential mental health screenings are available to all members of the UW Campus community. These screenings serve as a safe space to ask questions about mental health counseling resources on campus and in the community. Screenings should take no longer than 15 minutes and will cover depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and suicide ideation.

    Financial Wellness

    • Money Management and Creating a Budget: This is an ideal workshop for students to gain a better grasp of their own money. This workshop will help students understand the importance of money management including setting a financial budget and ways they can manage their daily spending habits. This is typically a 50-minute presentation. Offered via Zoom or in-person (computer and projector are required). Audience size is ideally at least 5 people.

    • Understanding and Avoiding Unnecessary Debt: This is a workshop that dives into the different forms of debt that students could experience during college and after graduation. The workshop will provide an understanding of how debt can affect a student’s future financial outlook and an opportunity to explore ways of avoiding debt. This is typically a 50-minute presentation. Offered via Zoom or in-person (computer and projector are required). Audience size is ideally at least 5 people.

    Alcohol and Other Drugs

    • The Alcohol, Wellness Alternatives, Research & Education (AWARE) Program provides a myriad of educational programs related to alcohol and other drug education.

    • Substance Use Screenings: Free and confidential screenings are available for alcohol and cannabis use. These screenings are open to all members of the UW Campus community and will serve as a safe space to ask questions about substance use resources on campus and in the community. Screenings should take no longer than 15 minutes and will cover substance use related issues.

    Bystander Intervention

    • Red Watch Band: The Red Watch Band program is a comprehensive bystander intervention program designed to provide students with harm reduction strategies around alcohol use as well as the knowledge, skills, and awareness to prevent death from toxic drinking. This training is offered in person for groups and takes about 1 hour to complete.

    • Real Pokes Step Up! Bystander Intervention Training: The Step Up! training is meant to teach students effective strategies for helping in tough situations and to empower them to be active bystanders. This training is offered in person or online/asynchronous through Canvas. Trainings take about 90 minutes and is limited to up to 50 people/session. Please email the HOPES program hopes@uwyo.edu for more information.

    • UW Green Dot Training: Green Dot is aimed at reducing and preventing power-based personal violence such as sexual assault, relationship violence, and stalking. Trainings are available for students, staff, faculty, and administrators. View and register for an upcoming training or to request a training for your group or organization.

     
    Contact Us

    Campus Recreation

    Wellness Center

    Half Acre Gym, Rm. 107

    1000 E University Ave

    Laramie, WY 82071

    Phone: 307-766-9355

    Fax: 307-766-6720

    Email: wellness@uwyo.edu

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