COUNSELING SERVICESEducational PresentationsCounseling Services offers educational seminars to student groups and organizations, faculty and staff or community groups as needed/requested. Don’t see your topic of interest? Please call Counseling Services; we can tailor a presentation to your specific needs. Please allow one month to process your request. To schedule a presentation or request a presentation not listed, call 918-343-7845 or email jheavin@rsu.edu. Summary of Presentation TopicsMotivation Makeover: In an interactive forum, participants will learn how to change their motivation and cognitive styles for better academic outcomes. Good Grief: This presentation discusses the specific psychological issues that often come along with grief. In addition, listeners will engage in a research based discussion of how bereavement affects college students and what services are available to assist them. Test Anxiety: Listeners will learn the origins of test anxiety and how to manage symptoms with practical strategies that work! Mental Health First Aid Training: Similar to traditional First Aid and CPR, Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is the help provided to a person developing a mental health problem or experiencing a crisis until professional treatment is received or the crisis resolves. 12 hour training teaches a 5 step action plan to better support family members, friends and others. Participants attending all 12 hours will receive an MHFA certification.
Mediation Techniques: Listeners will learn the pros and cons of conflict and basic techniques used by mediators. This presentation serves as a basic introduction to the mediation process and introduces participants to the practical aspects of mediation’s various uses. Love Your Body!: This presentation introduces listeners to the various aspects of body image including media messages, self-talk, and lifestyle behaviors. Participants will gain practical tools for improving their own body image using the body image success triangle. True Colors: This presentation is an interactive, educational and entertaining look at personality types. Participants will engage in a self-assessment followed by a group activity with persons of their same personality profile. Participants will gain a greater self-understanding of their own personality type as well as learn how to appreciate different personality types that they will encounter. QPR Gatekeeper Training (Suicide Prevention Training): More Americans die by suicide every year than homicide. Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death among those ages 10-34. QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) is a training for anyone with an interest in understanding and reacting appropriately to someone who may be showing signs of suicidal thoughts. This presentation will teach participants to be alert to the possibility of suicide, recognize the risk factors, recognize symptoms of distress and depression, and be prepared to act appropriately. This presentation takes the perspective that everyone, not just mental health professionals, can take an active role in preventing suicide. Stress Management for Busy People: Participants will learn about how the stress reaction has evolved throughout human history and simple techniques that can be used to immunize themselves from its negative effects. Participants will also learn simple techniques to work on overall good mental and physical health. Alcohol 101: Participants will learn how alcohol affects the body, what BAC is (and the factors that contribute to it), and the facts about binge drinking and alcohol poisoning. Each participant will receive a wallet size card on the signs of alcohol poisoning. Substance Abuse and the Brain: This presentation introduces listeners to basic aspects of brain chemistry and how those processes are effected by drug and alcohol use. Spectrum of use, misuse, abuse and addiction are explored in reference to the brain. Don’t Get Lost! Safety Tips for Spring Breakers & Students Traveling Abroad: Participants will learn practical (but not well known) tips for having a safe and fun spring break. This presentation would also be helpful for student groups on international trips or studying abroad. This presentation is offered year round. Healthy Relationships 101: This presentation introduces participants to the red flags and warning signs of an unhealthy or potentially violent relationship and what loved ones can do. This presentation also addresses healthy relationship behaviors and the importance of differentiation. |