The CSU Health Network provides a variety of health and well-being related educational presentations and trainings to learn more about services, support resources and community care. We look forward to working with you. Thank you for taking good care of our Ram community.
To Schedule a Presentation or Training:
- Read the descriptions below.
- Complete and submit the Presentation Training Request Form.
- Include information about online or in-person preferences. Some requests may not be able to be filled due to presentation and/or training constraints for virtual delivery.
- If you are not seeing what you are looking for, select “Other”, and describe your needs.
- Submit presentation and training requests at least 2 weeks prior to the requested date. Alternative dates are helpful.
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- The facilitation team will confirm your request through email.
- Requests are filled based on the availability of the facilitation team.
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Presentation Topics:
Scroll down to view presentation options in each of the following topic areas:
- Alcohol
- Community Care for High Stress and Trauma
- Dental
- Cannabis
- Mindfulness
- Nicotine/Vaping
- Opioid Overdose Prevention and Naloxone
- Self-care and Well-Being
- Sexual Health
- Sleep
- Stress Management
- Suicide Prevention
- Student Well-Being/ Supporting Distressed Students for Faculty and Staff
ALCOHOL
TIPSY CUP
Participants take part in a hands-on, interactive discussion about alcohol serving sizes, as well as the alcohol content of different beverages. They learn how alcohol affects the mind/ body and how much time sobering up takes. BAC (Blood Alcohol Level) is explained, along with how to calculate it and why it is important to know. Participants will also explore how more is not necessarily better, when drinking is the riskiest and what can be done to reduce risk. Information is provided about what to do in case of alcohol poisoning and the role of being an active bystander.
Facilitators: CREWS Peer Educators
Duration: 30-45 minutes
Minimum: 10 people
Maximum: 200+ people
Academic Year Only
COMMUNITY CARE FOR HIGH STRESS AND TRAUMA
COMMUNITY CARE FOR HIGH STRESS AND TRAUMA: SKILLS AND PRACTICES
Participants learn about the Community Resilience Model (CRM) and six practices for helping to support themselves and those in their lives with high stress and trauma. This introductory session provides basics about the nervous system and what happens in the mind/body during stress and trauma, as well as explores skills that support well-being.
DENTAL
DENTAL HEALTH
Participants learn about soda and caffeine effects on tooth enamel, as well as oral piercings and systemic contraindications for overall oral health. A general dental Q & A discussion is provided.
Facilitators: Dental Services Staff
Duration: 30 -60 minutes
Minimum: 10 people
Maximum: 60+ people
CANNABIS
CANNABIS AND YOU
Facilitators: Health Education and Prevention Staff
Duration: 45-60 minutes
Minimum: 10 people
Maximum: 60+ people
MINDFULNESS
MINDFUL CHILLOUT SESSION
Facilitators: Health Education and Prevention Services Staff
Duration: 45-60 minutes
Minimum: 10 people
Maximum: 60+ people
WHAT CAN MINDFULNESS DO FOR YOU?
Participants learn how to begin to restore a balanced sense of health and well-being by applying simple mindfulness principles. This interactive workshop introduces mindfulness as a way to train how to be in the present moment with more attentiveness, awareness and acceptance. There are opportunities during this session to practice mindfulness skills and walk away having learned something new that can be immediately applied to lead a more meaningful and less stressful life.
Facilitators: Health Education and Prevention Staff
Duration: 45 – 90 minutes
Minimum: 10 people
Maximum: 60+ people
NICOTINE/VAPING
NICOTINE 101
In this presentation, participants learn about what is in the tobacco/nicotine products used, as well as health effects for users and those impacted by second-hand smoke. Participants also explore how the tobacco industry targets and markets to college students and learn about support resources for quitting.
Duration: 30-60 minutes
Minimum: 10 people
Maximum: 200+ people
Academic Year Only
OPIOID OVERDOSE PREVENTION AND NALOXONE
The Overdose Prevention and Narcan training aims to empower and teach participants to recognize the signs of opioid overdose and how to effectively administer the lifesaving drug, Narcan. Participants will receive a Narcan kit containing two doses. Topics covered include:
- Harm Reduction Principles and Goals
- Opioid Effects on the Brain and Body
- How Narcan works
- Symptoms of Opioid Overdose
- Relevant laws, Policies, and Protections for Active Bystanders
- How to Administer Narcan
Format: In-person or virtual (for virtual trainings, Narcan pickup for participants will need to be coordinated with presenters)
Duration: 1 hour
Audience: Students, Staff and Faculty
Maximum: 100 people
SELF-CARE AND WELL-BEING
A FULL LIFE: PATHWAYS TO WELL-BEING
Facilitators: Health Education and Prevention Staff
Duration: 60– 90 minutes
Minimum: 10 people
Maximum: 60+ people
CREATIVE CHILL OUT
Being creative can help us reduce stress by giving the thinking mind a break. Creating something can be restorative, boosts mood, and takes very little time. In this session, participants experience various ways to bring creative breaks in small moments to everyday life. No prior skills required.
Facilitators: Health Education and Prevention Staff
Duration: 45 – 90 minutes
Minimum: 10 people
Maximum: 60+ people
SELF-CARE THROUGH TRANSITIONS
Facilitators: Health Education and Prevention Staff
Duration: 50– 75 minutes
Minimum: 10 people
Maximum: 100+ people
RAMS FAIL FORWARD
Facilitators: Health Education and Prevention Staff
Duration: 45-60 minutes
Minimum: 10 people
Maximum: 20 people
SEXUAL HEALTH
SEX TRIVIA
In this fun and interactive program, students team up to test their sexual health knowledge while engaging in friendly competition with peers. This sex positive session is designed to educate about sexual health information, contraception, consent and related resources offered at CSU Health Network.
Minimum: 10 people
Maximum: 200+ people
Academic Year Only
SLEEP
TIPS AND TRICKS FOR YOUR BEST SLEEP YET…EVEN WHEN STRESSED
Facilitators: Occupational Therapy Sleep Department Services Staff
Duration: 45-60 minutes
Minimum: 10 people
Maximum: 300+ people
SLEEP: THE IMPORTANT MISSING LINK TO A SUCCESSFUL AND MORE PRODUCTIVE YOU
Facilitators: Occupational Therapy Sleep Department Services Staff
Duration: 45-60 minutes
Minimum: 10 people
Maximum: 300+ people
STRESS MANAGEMENT
STRESS LESS
During this interactive workshop, participants will gain a better understanding of the stress and relaxation response, positive and negative effects of stress and the influence of the mind/body connection in regard to stress management. Students participate in discussion and activities to help them better understand causes of stress, how to identify stress warning signs and how to utilize different coping techniques and resources.
Facilitators: Health Education and Prevention Staff
Duration: 60-70 minutes
Minimum: 10 people
Maximum: 100+ people
MINDFUL CHILLOUT SESSION
Facilitators: Health Education and Prevention Staff
Duration: 45 – 60 minutes
Minimum: 10 people
Maximum: 60+ people
WHAT CAN MINDFULNESS DO FOR YOU?
Participants learn how to begin to restore a balanced sense of health and well-being by applying simple mindfulness principles. This interactive workshop introduces mindfulness as a way to train how to be in the present moment with more attentiveness, awareness and acceptance. There are opportunities during this session to practice mindfulness skills and walk away having learned something new that can be immediately applied to lead a more meaningful and less stressful life.
Facilitators: Health Education and Prevention Staff
Duration: 45-90 minutes
Minimum: 10 people
Maximum: 60+ people
HACK YOUR STRESS WITH BIOFEEDBACK TECH
Participants learn to regulate their mood, reduce stress and improve well-being using the biofeedback device, HeartMath, that measures and tracks progress in real-time. A demo is provided, and the group can then take turns practicing. Afterwards, devices are available at the CSU Health Network Information Desk for use in the building’s StillPoint Reflection Space.
Presenters: Health Education and Prevention Staff (Presentation takes place at the CSU Health and Medical Center Building)
Duration: 45-60 minutes
Minimum: 10 people
Maximum: 20 people
SUICIDE PREVENTION
NOTICE AND RESPOND: FRIEND 2 FRIEND FOR STUDENTS
Facilitators: Health Education and Prevention Staff
Duration: 60-90 minutes
Minimum: 10 people
Maximum: 60+ people
NOTICE AND RESPOND: ASSISTING STUDENTS IN DISTRESS FOR FACULTY AND STAFF
Facilitators: Health Education and Prevention Staff
Duration: 75-90 minutes
Minimum: 10 people
Maximum: 60+ people
STUDENT WELL-BEING/SUPPORTING DISTRESSED STUDENTS FOR FACULTY AND STAFF
STUDENT MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING: DATA, SUPPORT AND RESOURCES
This session provides an overview of CSU students’ mental health data and how it compares nationally. Participants learn about the CSU Health Network and mental health and well-being student support resources, including digital tools like online, cognitive behavioral therapy modules to support skill-building and behavior change, an app that helps mitigate loneliness and updates/features of the You@CSU platform. How to support a student in distress and application of the Well-Being in Academic Environments Tool Kit are also discussed. Participants come with questions and leave with a bigger tool kit to support undergraduate and graduate students.
Facilitators: Health Education and Prevention Services Staff
Duration: 60-90 minutes
Minimum: 10 people
Maximum: 60+ people
For Faculty and Staff
SUPPORTING STUDENT WELL-BEING AND SUCCESS
Facilitators: Health Education and Prevention Services Staff
Duration: 60-90 minutes
Minimum: 10 people
Maximum: 60+ people
For Faculty and Staff
NOTICE AND RESPOND: ASSISTING STUDENTS IN DISTRESS FOR FACULTY AND STAFF
Facilitators: Health Education and Prevention Staff
Duration: 75-90 minutes
Minimum: 10 people
Maximum: 60+ people
For Faculty and Staff
COMMUNITY CARE FOR HIGH STRESS AND TRAUMA: SKILLS AND PRACTICES FOR FACULTY AND STAFF
Participants learn about the Community Resilience Model (CRM) and six practices for helping to support students, themselves and those in their lives with high stress and trauma. This introductory session provides basics about the nervous system and what happens in the mind/body during stress and trauma, as well as explores skills that support well-being.
Facilitators: CSU Faculty and Staff, including Health Education and Prevention Services Staff
Duration: 60-90 minutes
Minimum: 10 people
Maximum: 60+ people
For Faculty and Staff
- Interested in cooking classes, group programs related to positive body image, healthy lifestyle and diabetes prevention and/or wanting to request a nutrition presentation, explore what the Kendall Reagan Nutrition Center has to offer.
- Program requests for interpersonal violence prevention education, healthy relationships and other related topics are provided by the Survivor Advocacy and Feminist Education Center.