Presentation Descriptions

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Presentation requests should be submitted at least two (2) weeks in advance of your desired program date. You will be contacted within 3 business days regarding your request.

Alcohol, Tobacco & Other Drugs

Alcohol Mythbusters*

Participate in alcohol quiz to assess knowledge

• Learn how to recognize and respond in alcohol overdose
• Discuss the link between advertising and alcohol consumption patterns
• Learn the reported prevalence rates of high-risk drinking and other related UF statistics

Sex, Drugs, and Dead Celebrities*

Participate in a substance abuse quiz to assess knowledge

• Learn about the health hazards associated with various drugs
• Examine the risk factors related to addiction
• Identify campus resources

Health Issues in Tobacco Use*

• Participate in a tobacco quiz to assess knowledge
• Learn about the hazards associated with tobacco
• Discuss the link between product advertising and tobacco usage
• Identify smoking cessation strategies

*Classrooms are the recommended settings for Alcohol,Tobacco and other Drug programs.

Healthy Eating

College Nutrition Survival

• Describe a balanced diet
• Learn to conduct a diet self-assessment
• Challenge common nutrition myths, answer FAQs
• Provide tips for budgeting, quick & easy cooking, eating out, and/or balancing nutrition & fitness

Sexual Health

Sex, Lies, and Chocolate

Description: This is one of our most popular presentations! Our "Sexpert" will provide the answers to most frequently asked questions regarding sexual health. Participants receive a chocolate treat* for every question they ask or help the "Sexpert" answer. < Chocolate treats are provided by the presentation requestor.

• Provide an opportunity for students to have their sexual health questions answered in a fun, relaxed, and non-threatening environment
• Clarify myths and gender stereotypes regarding sexual topics
• Identify campus resources available to meet the sexual health needs

Let's Talk About Sex (Sexual Responsibility & Self-Awareness)

Description: If you’re looking for a presentation that provides a general overview of some sexual health highlights, than this is the presentation for you!  Students also get the chance to explore what their sexual values are and how to effectively express them.

• Identify your sexual values
• Identify ways your environment (e.g. campus, media, peers, etc.) has contributed to your ideals and values 
• Strengthen your sexual self-confidence
• Explore ones sexual identity & freedoms
• Learn to communicate these ideas to a partner

Contraception 101

Description: This presentation provides a general overview of current contraceptive methods available and how they prevent unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

• Compare current contraceptive options
• Identify factors to consider when choosing a contraceptive method
• Demonstrate correct condom use
• Learn ways to talk with a partner about using contraception

Sexually Transmitted Infections 101

Description: This presentation provides a general overview of a variety of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including signs & symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention.

• Learn about the most common STI's that affect college students
• Identify risk reduction strategies
• Provide tips for talking with partner(s) about safer sex

Fun Stuff to do in the Sack

Description: This is a lively, interactive session to learn about the importance of only doing two things in the sack; sex & sleep.  Ways to feel more comfortable and confident in the sack or with your choice to wait will be addressed.  Ways to improve sleep quality will also be briefly addressed.

• Identify common sexual behaviors & practices, as well as some risk reductions strategies
• Explore reasons why an individual might choose to either abstain or engage in certain sexual behaviors
• Learn ways to show affection/intimacy without having sex
• Identify benefits of appropriate sleep practices
• Provide tips to improve sleep

Stress & Time Management

Stress Management 101

Stress is a normal psychological and physical reaction, however, a build-up of stress can lead to negative physical, psychological, social, and academic impacts. This presentation provides an opportunity for students to explore the things that cause them stress, think about how their body and mind reacts to stress, and get introduced to a wide variety of stress management strategies.

• Identify personal stressors
• Identify personal signs of stress
• Learn strategies for managing stress

Relax, Rejuvenate, and Unwind

This presentation focuses on relaxation and sleep strategies that can help students feel more rested and manage their stress for a positive impact on their overall wellness.

• Identify personal stressors and barriers to sleep
• Discover ways to calm your stress
• Examine the benefits of relaxation and sleep in relationship to academic and personal success
• Explore relaxation techniques you can do on your own
• Practice breathing techniques, progressive muscle relaxation, and guided imagery

Stress Reduction before Finals

With assignment deadlines, final exams, and everything else that has to be wrapped-up, the end of the semester can be very stressful. Feeling overwhelmed by all that you have to do during the end of the semester can lead to decreased productivity and may impact your academic success. The presentation enables students to:

• Identify personal stressors
• Explore skills to reduce stress before, during, and after the exam
• Experience stress reduction techniques that you can do any time, any where, and any place

Manage Your Time, Maximize Your Potential

Many college students have very busy schedules, so being able to organize and manage time is essential to success. In this interactive workshop, participants will learn and practice strategies to:

• Identify important tasks and prioritize them
• Organize schedules and tasks
• Overcome procrastination

First Year Florida & General Health

Healthy Decision Making

This presentation is tailored for freshman in the First Year Florida course. It is a brief overview of a variety of health related resources that are provided on campus and covers issues that students face during their first year in college.

• Identify resources provided by the Student Health Care Center and GatorWell Health Promotion Services
• Discuss healthy decision making in college
• Explore and briefly discuss many aspects of health and wellness, including nutrition, time management, stress reduction, sleep, alcohol, sexual health, etc.

Sexual Assault and Relationship Violence

Description: Students can request and learn from a presentation on sexual assault, relationship violence, or what you can do to help. In the Additional Comments section in the request form, please specify "STRIVE Presentation."

Sexual Assault on Campus

Description: This interactive presentation will provide important statistics and facts regarding sexual assault on college campuses, as well as examining ways to help. Societal and cultural factors contributing to rape culture are also discussed. Most importantly, strategies to stand up against sexual assault and prevent this culture will be explored. (50 minute presentation)

• Learn the definition of sexual assault
• Identify the signs of being sexually assaulted
• Learn about when consent to sex can and cannot be given
• Review the statistics regarding sexual assault on college campuses
• Identify reasons for why sexual assault is still prevalent in society
• Learn ways in which sexual assault can be stopped

Healthy and Unhealthy Relationships

Description: Dating relationships in college is often an important bond between young adults. This presentation will explore healthy and unhealthy relationship patterns, including ways in which these patterns are created. (30 minute presentation)

• Discuss the difference between healthy and unhealthy relationships
• Identify unhealthy and abusive patterns in dating relationships
• Explore the reasons why people stay in unhealthy dating relationships
• Learn what to do in situations if you or a friend is in an unhealthy relationship 

How Can I Help?

Description: This interactive presentation will focus on the prevention of sexual assault through bystander intervention. Students will learn ways in which to stand up to sexual assault, take notice of their surroundings, and feel a sense of responsibility to create a safe community. (30 minute presentation)

• Discuss ways of how to keep yourself safe
• Learn how you can make a difference in creating a respectful and safe community
• Identify ways to intervene in problem situations
• Take the pledge to DO SOMETHING!