Violence Prevention and Response

During this interactive training, we ask participants to consider their unique role in preventing violence at UW. We will explore warning signs of different forms of violence including a discussion of workplace violence, relationship violence, sexual harassment, stalking and suicide. We will expand your toolkit of response strategies by briefly practicing bystander intervention techniques and building your understanding of campus resources.

• Intended Audience(s): Open to all UW faculty, staff and students.
• Length of training: 90 minutes
• Can this training be customized?: Yes
• To attend an open session of this training visit the SafeCampus Training Calendar
• To request this training email SafeCampus at safecampus@uw.edu

Building Healthy Workplaces: Community Prevention Strategies & Bystander Skills

This session will share prevention strategies that you can utilize to create workplaces that inhibit harassment and violence from occurring. We will focus on community strategies you can apply in your workplace and individual skill building. Participants will practice the skills of bystander intervention, micro-affirmations, calling in/out and receiving feedback. We discuss supporting survivors and resources available at UW.

• Version 1: Emphasis: Sexual harassment and gender discrimination
• Version 2: Emphasis: Gender-based violence including relationship violence, stalking and sexual harassment
• Intended Audience(s): UW Staff and faculty
• Length of training: 2 hours
• Can this training be customized?: Yes
• To request this training email SafeCampus at safecampus@uw.edu

Empowering Prevention and Inclusive Communities (EPIC)

This training is tailored to the unique dual role that Academic Student Employees play as both students and employees at UW. We will discuss how ASEs can create prevention focused culture change in academia. We will examine sexual harassment and discrimination and its impacts, provide space for individual and community skill building, and discuss supporting those who experience harassment.

• Intended Audience(s): Academic student employees (undergraduate and graduate) and graduate students
• Length of training: 2 hours
• Can this training be customized?: Trainings will be tailored to individual departments, workplaces and graduate and undergraduate student communities.
• To request this training email the EPIC program at pshd@uw.edu

Health Insurance 101

A workshop for students who are new to managing their health care and health insurance. Provides essential information about how health insurance works, how to get health insurance, and how to access medical and mental health care affordably.

• Intended Audience(s): All students, faculty and staff
• Length of training: Flexible
• Specific community targeted: Students having difficulty accessing care affordable
• Can this training be customized?: Yes – variations include: Health Insurance 101 for International Students; Health Insurance 101 for Graduate Students.
• To schedule this training fill out the Training Request Form.  

Campus Mental Health and Wellness Services

Overview of the services available at the Counseling Center, Hall Health and LiveWell. Information on when these services may be helpful, how to access them, and what to expect.

• Intended Audience(s): All students, faculty and staff
• Length of training: 20 mins
• Can this training be customized?: Can be added onto another training
• To schedule this training fill out the Training Request Form.

Counseling Center Services

Information about services available at the Counseling Center, how to access services, what to expect when going to the Counseling Center, and common concerns that bring students to counseling.

• Intended Audience(s): All students, faculty and staff
• Length of training: 20 mins
• Can this training be customized?: Can be added onto another training
• To schedule this training fill out the Training Request Form.

How to Help Others

Common signs that someone may need emotional support, tips on offering support and making helpful referrals to mental health services on campus, and information about the consultation and support available to those who are concerned about someone.

• Intended Audience(s): All students, staff and faculty
• Length of training: 30-45 mins
• Can this training be customized?: Yes – can be provided to specific groups (sorority members, students in a resident hall, etc.).
• To schedule this training fill out the Training Request Form.

How to Manage Anxiety and Depression

Information about signs of anxiety and depression, coping tips and when to seek professional help. Communicates that these are common and treatable concerns, and that non-judgmental, confidential help is available.

• Intended Audience(s): All students
• Length of training: 30-45 mins
• Can this training be customized?: You may include information on the specific concerns of your students.
• To schedule this training fill out the Training Request Form.

Grief and Loss

Overview of common reactions to loss, coping and self-care tips and support available from campus resources. Attendees can be given the opportunity to share their feelings and thoughts, but we do not require anyone to process or share their reactions.

• Intended Audience(s): This outreach is provided when a group (department, class, student organization, etc.) experiences the death of a member.
• Length of training: 30-60 mins
• Can this training be customized?: You may include information on the specific concerns of your students.
• To schedule this training fill out the Training Request Form.

Let’s Talk About Mental Health (Staff & Faculty)

This workshop will engage staff and faculty in a conversation about student mental health and well-being to help ensure that all students are getting the resources and support they need to thrive at UW. Participants will have an opportunity to receive information, ask questions and engage in discussion in an open and welcoming space. 

• Intended Audience(s): Faculty and staff
• Length of training: 60-90 minutes by request
• Can this training be customized?: Yes
• To schedule this training fill out the Training Request Form.

Mental Health 101: What to Know & Where to Turn

Training for graduate students on common mental health issues, including imposter syndrome, adjustment disorder, anxiety and depression. Information about how to navigate campus resources.

• Intended Audience(s): Graduate students
• Length of training: Flexible
• Specific Community(ies) Targeted: Graduate students
• Can this training be customized?: Yes
• To schedule this training fill out the Training Request Form.

Mindfulness

Introduction to what mindfulness is and how it can help. Typically includes a guided mindfulness practice, information about mindfulness groups/classes on campus and other mindfulness resources students can use.

• Intended Audience(s): All students
• Length of training: 30-45 mins
• Can this training be customized?: You may include information on the specific concerns of your students.
• To schedule this training fill out the Training Request Form.

Stress Management

Overview of the physical, mental and emotional impact of stress. Information about strategies for reducing and coping with stress.

• Intended Audience(s): All students
• Length of training: 30-45 mins
• Can this training be customized?: You may include information on the specific concerns of your students. Deep breathing exercises can be included upon request.
• To schedule this training fill out the Training Request Form.

Stress Management and Self-Care for Students in the STEM Fields

Training for undergraduate and graduate students in the STEM fields providing skills and resources to manage stress and anxiety.

• Intended Audience(s): Students in the STEM fields
• Length of training: Flexible
• Can this training be customized?: Yes, for LGBTQ+ students, graduate students, undergraduates and international students
• To schedule this training fill out the Training Request Form.

Test Anxiety

Overview of test anxiety. Skills and strategies for managing test anxiety and increasing confidence around preparing for and taking tests.

• Intended Audience(s): All students
• Length of training: 30-45 mins
• Can this training be customized?: You may include information on the specific concerns of your students.
• To schedule this training fill out the Training Request Form.

The workshops that Peer Health Educators facilitate are interactive, engaging, and meant to promote learning and dialogue amongst students in a peer-driven setting. Workshops can be requested for UW students by anyone- faculty, staff, students, registered student organizations, departments, etc.

Request a workshop

See livewell.uw.edu for the most updated information about new and current workshop offerings!

Husky Mental Health (formerly called Let’s Talk Mental Health) – skills for cultivating health and balance in our mental-emotional lives

Heart Husky – healthy relationship skills

Sleepy Husky – skills and education about the importance of quality sleep

Alcohol Education – skills and education about harm reduction with alcohol use

Questions can be directed to the Peer Health Education Training & Education Coordinator at lwphe@uw.edu