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Wellness Workshop & Presentation Requests
Explore the diverse workshops and programming options available for student organizations, university classes, and campus entities. Our health educators and clinicians are dedicated to providing engaging and informative sessions to support the well-being of the UMass Boston community.
Guidelines for Requesting a Workshop
To request a workshop, please submit a UHS Workshop Request Form.
- We ask for a minimum of 5 attendees per session.
- All requests must be made at least 1 week in advance.
- Choose a session duration of 15, 30, 45, or 60 minutes.
- Please reserve an appropriate space for your event or coordinate with UHS staff for assistance.
- While not required, incentives such as food, beverages, or freebies are recommended to encourage attendance.
Submit a UHS Workshop Request Form!
Workshop Offerings
Mental Health & Emotional Well-Being:
Clear Voices, Strong Connections: Navigating Healthy Communication
Let's find ways to enhance our interpersonal skills and promote constructive dialogue together. Explore practical strategies for effective communication that foster understanding, collaboration, and positive connections in both personal and professional spheres.
Presented by Beatriz, Mental Health Educator.
Counseling Center 101
Get an overview of the services provided by University Health Services' Counseling Center, services and get answers to common questions.
Presented by: Beatriz, Mental Health Educator.
Embracing You: A Journey to Body Positivity
Get ready to embark on a joyful journey of self-love and acceptance. We'll explore empowering strategies and positive perspectives to foster a deep sense of body positivity.
Presented by Beatriz, Mental Health Educator.
Helping Students in Distress Training
This 90-minute training equips participants with the tools to recognize and respond to signs of student distress, as well as make appropriate referrals to campus resources. The training can be offered in person or via Zoom and is designed to help faculty and staff feel more confident in supporting student well-being.
Presented by a member of the Counseling Center team.
KORU Mindfulness Series
KORU Mindfulness 101: Introduction to Koru Mindfulness and its benefits for emerging adults.
KORU Mindfulness Drop-In: Experience mindfulness practices suitable for regular use and community building.
KORU Mindfulness 4-Week Course: Dive deeper into mindfulness with a structured four-session course.
Presented by Beatriz and/or Chloe.
Peace Love Workshop: Duel Emotions
In this workshop, you will create a piece of art that depicts a time you felt two different emotions at the same time, and how it made you feel.
Presented by Allyson, Clinical Social Worker.
Peace Love Workshop: Mandala Poetry
Learn how to clear your mind and use mandalas to find your center. Afterwards, you will put your experience into words through poetry.
Presented by Allyson, Clinical Social Worker.
Prescribing Self-Care: A Pre-Med Students Guide to Mental Health
Are you a pre-medical student, overwhelmed by your course load and pressures of the STEM student's undergraduate life? This workshop helps put things into perspective. Learn how to use important self-care tricks, and how to make your mental health a priority.
Presented by Beatriz, Mental Health Educator.
Peace Love Workshop: Story Shoes
What's it like to walk in your shoes? In this workshop you will share your unique journey, and learn about the parts of individuals in your community.
Presented by Allyson, Clinical Social Worker.
Peace Love Workshop: Transformation Collage
In this workshop, you will identify something you would like to change, and depict that transformation through collage.
Presented by Allyson, Clinical Social Worker.
Put Your Records On: Music and Wellbeing
Unleash the power of melody to enhance your mental and emotional well-being. Where beats meet your bliss, join us as we explore the therapeutic harmony between music and self-care for a truly uplifting experience.
Presented by Beatriz, Mental Health Educator.
Stress Busting Self-Care
Join us for a dynamic and informative session where you'll learn playful stress-busting techniques, embrace mindfulness, and discover practical stress management hacks to turn your stress into good vibes at our self-care stress management workshop.
Presented by Beatriz, Mental Health Educator.
Time Well Spent: The Clockwork of Self-Care
Navigate the chaos of life with our self-care through our time management workshop. Gain practical insights and tools to reclaim control over your schedule and prioritize self-care amid daily demands.
Presented by Beatriz, Mental Health Educator.
UMB-UR-BEST Workshops
Led by advanced Clinical Psychology doctoral students, these sessions focus on behavioral and educational skills training.
Offered through UMB-UR-BEST (or University Resources for Behavioral & Educational Skills Training).
General Health
General Medicine Services 101
Discover University Health Services' General Medicine clinic, services offered, and FAQs to understand our practices better.
Presented by Chloe, Health Educator.
Health-Related Trivia (choose your topic)
Engage in health-related trivia on topics like alcohol/drugs, sexual health, specific awarenesses, and more. Prizes optional.
Presented by Chloe or Beatriz (depending on topic).
Let's Talk about Sex!
Interactive program covering sexual health education and trivia on various related topics. Prizes optional.
Presented by Chloe, Health Educator.
Narcan Training
Narcan (Naloxone) is a life-saving medication that can rapidly reverse an opioid overdose. This training is crucial for harm reduction and empowers community members to respond effectively in an emergency. The program would teach participants how to:
- Recognize the signs of an opioid overdose.
- Administer naloxone correctly.
- Understand the "Good Samaritan Law," which protects people who seek help for an overdose.
- Find and access naloxone in Massachusetts.
Presented by Chloe, Health Educator, and a UHS General Medicine clinical provider.
sExpress On-the-Go
Want to offer your group a wide range of safer sex supplies? UHS staff bring their expertise in sexual health to answer all questions related to safer sex, STI testing, contraceptive use, lube, and more. We will bring a variety of safer sex supplies for all types of bodies and types of sex, including external condoms, internal condoms, oral dams, and water-based lube.
Presented by Chloe, Health Educator.
Contact Us!
For more information or for assistance with requesting a workshop, contact:
- Chloe Belt, Health Educator: Chloe.Belt@umb.edu
- Beatriz Louzado, Mental Health Educator: Beatriz.Louzado@umb.edu
- Wellness Education: wellness@umb.edu
Explore these workshops tailored to enhance well-being and knowledge at UMass Boston. Reach out to schedule a session or inquire about customizing a workshop to your group's needs.