Wellness Center - Workshops

Peer Wellness Workshops are available for residence halls, student groups, classes, and community organizations. These programs, facilitated by trained wellness peer educators from the student organization WAVES, cover the latest information on alcohol, relationships, contraception, Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI), HIV/AIDS, stress, and much more.

"This Round's on Us" focuses on ways to be responsible with alcohol. At this interactive workshop, you will discuss the role that alcohol plays in the lives of UIC students, discover the truth about alcohol myths, and learn about the consequences of alcohol use, misuse and abuse. Do you think you still have good judgment after a few drinks? Look through our "booza-vision" goggles and guess again! This is a fun yet informing workshop that engages an audience while also educating them.

"Cover Your Lover". Find out why oil is a no-no. Learn how whip crème could be costly. Did you know that condoms are not just for men anymore and that sexually transmitted infections (STI's) can be transmitted orally as well? If not, come learn about the latest in birth control, STI's and protection. Cover Your Lover is a wellness workshop that provides answers to your sexual wellness questions including relationships, contraception, abstinence, and STI's.

"Stress: The Eye of the Storm". The train delay the morning of your exam, computer problems the night before a big paper is due, the roommates who expect you to clean up after them… we all deal with stress every day. Join us for this workshop and learn to identify stress and its effects, and discuss stress management tips and relaxation techniques which will help you throughout the school year.

"Fit for Life". Not sure if you should eat a high-fat/low-carbohydrate diet! What exactly is a serving size? Can 20 minutes change your life? Having trouble sorting through dieting myths, making healthy food choices, and motivating yourself? This workshop can help you make the choices that are right for you!
To schedule a FREE workshop, fill out the Request Form below and send to wellness@uic.edu or contact the Wellness Center at 312-413-2120

Workshop Request Forms:
workshop request form (WORD Format)
workshop request form (PDF Format)

In House Wellness Workshops

Each month the Wellness Center offers workshops that cover a variety of topics, from smoking cessation workshops to campus safety.

These workshops are open to UIC students, faculty and staff.

Because space in limited, registration is recommended for these workshops. To register send your name and desired workshop title and date to wellness@uic.edu or call 312-413-2120.

For a listing of upcoming workshops, check out the Events listing on our homepage.

Below are just a few of the workshops the Wellness Center offers:

Smoking Cessation

Tobacco use is the most common preventable cause of death. The US Surgeon General has stated, "Smoking cessation (stopping smoking) represents the single most important step that smokers can take to enhance the length and quality of their lives." Through this workshop participants can learn to develop trigger plans to quit smoking, learn about proven strategies for smoking cessation and get resources to help them quit successfully.

Also check out the American Cancer Society’s Guide to Quit Smoking at
http://www.cancer.org/docroot/PED/content/PED_10_13X_Guide_for_Quitting _Smoking.asp?sitearea=&level and the US National Library of Medicine Smoking Cessation Resources at http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/smokingcessation.html

Acupressure

“Acupressure is an ancient healing art using the fingers and other parts of the body to skillfully press key points, which stimulate the body's natural self-curative abilities. When these trigger points are pressed, they release muscular tension, and promote circulation of blood, and the body's life force energy to aid healing. Acupuncture and acupressure use the same pressure points and meridians, but acupuncture employs needles, while acupressure uses gentle to firm pressure and integrates bodywork therapies, therapeutic touch, somatic work, healing imagery, energy psychology, and massage therapy techniques. Acupressure's healing touch reduces tension, increases circulation, and enables the body to relax deeply. By relieving stress, acupressure therapy strengthens resistance to disease and promotes wellness. Learn self-acupressure point formulas for various energy imbalances and healing applications.” (http://www.acupressure.com/)

Tap Away Your Stress with Anita Balasubramanian
Are you tensed, stressed, anxious, worried about exams, papers, homework and all the end of semester work? Ever wonder if it is possible for you to take your exams without fear, anxiety and stress?

If so, come to this Acupressure workshop and learn how to release these negative emotions so you can study and perform better!

Campus Safety

College is filled with new experiences and challenges. This also includes new dangers. Crime, sexual violence, alcohol and drug abuse, and hate crimes are not uncommon on college campuses.

This workshop is intended to educate the UIC community about safety and security on campus. It provides information on resources and valuable tips for preventing personal crime around campus.