Wellness Workshop Topics

Body Image: Who's to Say What's Thin and Healthy?
This workshop provides an overview of women's body image and diets from medieval times to the present.

FIRE! Becoming Part of the Change you want to See!
F.I.R.E. Sexual Assault Peer Educators, a group of men and women committed to ending sexual assault, will educate their peers on strategies they can employ to end sexual assault at Western and within their communities. Students will also learn how to support a survivor of sexual assault, and the area resources which can help facilitate a person’s recovery from an assault.

Healthy Vegetarian Eating
Discover the health benefits of a plant based diet.

Hooking Up: Everybody Knows What That Is... Right?
A discussion-based workshop that examines the ‘hooking up” phenomenon that is so familiar on college campuses.

How to Get What You Want – Effective Ways to Communicate
Learn effective communication skills to maintain or improve a relationship. Learn how to be clear about what you need, want, and are willing to do for others in return. People who are socially healthy have the ability to interact in a way that develops and cultivates close friendships.

Intimate Partner Violence and the Warning Signs
Learn about the warning signs of intimate partner violence (domestic violence) with those close to us, for us personally, and in public places.

Reduce Your Stress With Rest
Learn about the amazing benefits of restful sleep and how to incorporate simple practices to help mange stress and improve your overall well-being. Practice relaxation techniques such as deep breathing, progressive deep muscle relaxation, and guided imagery to help you fall asleep even when life becomes hectic.

Sexual Assault Risk Reduction Strategies
Learn about risk reduction strategies for college students. Includes a look at how we can be agents of change in our environments.

Sports Nutrition
The demands of recreational or competitive sports require specific nutrition needs. Learn how to get the most from your diet without the use of expensive nutritional gimmicks.

Yoga Nidra
Yoga nidra is a scientific approach to relaxation. It systematically deprograms tension from the most gross to the most subtle layers of our body and mind. Yoga nidra is a unique state of restful awareness. In 50 minutes, the nidra process can restore the nervous system as if you acquired four hours of sleep. Suggestion: Wear warm clothing or bring a light blanket.