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POWER Presentations

Are you a student living in the residence halls, a member of the FSL community or a student organization, or an instructor with UK101? If so, you can request a presentation from POWER, which offers a variety of options. To make a request, you can either send an email to POWER or fill out the Presentation Request Form.

 

Hours of Operation

3rd Floor Gatton Student Center East Wing 

Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Hillary J. Boone Center 

Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

POWER Presentations

Presentation Instructions and Information

Welcome to POWER! We cover a variety of health promotion and wellness topics and accommodate customized requests. If you have a custom request, please send us an email. For all other presentation requests, please fill out our Presentation Request Form.

We process submissions on a first-come, first-served basis, so please submit your request at least 15 business days before your preferred presentation date.

We strive to provide inclusive, accessible presentations that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully. To request an accommodation please provide details on the request form.

Requesting parties must coordinate facility reservations for presentation requests. Please note that processing your initial request may take 3-5 days. 

We also offer additional services, including Wellhuts, Tabling Requests, Sexperts Peer Education sessions, Student Health Advisory Council (SHAC) Peer Education sessions, etc. Let us know if you're interested in any of these programs.

 

Alcohol and Other Drugs - The Learning Bar - Learning Bar Special Event

(50 minutes) This hands-on, interactive session covers the five main lessons of The Learning Bar. It will address what a standard drink is, expectancies, alcohol poisoning and bystander intervention, risk reduction, and beginning with the end in mind. It is the perfect fit for any class.

Alcohol and Other Drugs - The Learning Bar - Full Bar

(75-90 minutes) The full bar session takes the five main lessons of the Special Event and adds another 12 for a total of 17 lessons. Additional lessons address alcohol myopia, potentiation, how effervescence affects intoxication, and more. Students will leave with knowledge, skills, and resources. They will even be served non-alcoholic drinks and snacks as part of “The Main Event.”

Alcohol and Other Drugs - The Learning Bar - Learning Bar Custom Event

(Time Varies) Staff will work with you to create an experience that perfectly fits your group.

Alcohol and Other Drugs - Recovery Ally Training

(45-60) An interactive presentation hosted by the Collegiate Recovery Community to gain a better understanding of recovery from addiction, ways to eliminate stigma, and how to become an Ally to those seeking a sober curious lifestyle! The CRC constantly strives to foster an environment where students in or seeking recovery feel accepted by their peers, are encouraged to share about their recovery, feel comfortable asking for help, and are celebrated by the community. By becoming a Recovery Ally, you are declaring to students in or seeking recovery that you embody these ideals.

Each training will cover the following:

  • High-level overview of addiction and recovery
  • Addiction and recovery on campus
  • Recovery friendly language
  • How to connect students with the CRC
  • Ways to get involved as a Recovery Ally

Health Education - Student Well-Being Presentation

Health Education - Sexual Health Jeopardy

(45-60 minutes) This interactive class will cover the basics of sexual health to empower students to take control of their bodies and sexual well-being as they navigate college life.

Health Education - The Mystery of Motivation

(45-60 minutes) Based on Gretchen Rubin’s Four Tendencies. Students will discover their tendency to respond to inner and outer expectations. In this presentation, they will learn how to work with their tendency while also learning helpful tips to interact with other tendency types to complete tasks and meet goals at school, work, or in any relationship.

Health Education - The Self-Care Mindset

(45-60 minutes) Students will learn about the role of self-care and mindfulness and each component of self-care. Goals related to personal care needs will be set and students will learn how to check in with themselves effectively.

Health Education - ‘Cause That’s Perfect to Me

(45-60 minutes) This interactive presentation explores your current relationship with your body and body image and how to transform this relationship by identifying where diet culture is present in your life and equipping you with techniques to empower you.

Health Education - POWER Nap

Health Education - The Basics of Health & Wellness Coaching

(45-60 minutes) Learn about what Health and Wellness Coaching entails and what the program through POWER looks like. Practice goal setting in this presentation and learn how to connect with a coach to get you started on your behavior change journey.

Sexperts - Let’s Talk About It

(45 - 60 minutes) We get it; talking about sex can be uncomfortable at times. This presentation will show you how to navigate these conversations, including obtaining consent, setting boundaries, and expressing your wants.

Sexperts - All Bodies Are Good Bodies

(45 - 60 minutes) This program aims to spread body positivity and awareness by breaking down what is “normal.” We will discuss social stigma and expectations vs. what is real to encourage everyone to understand their own bodies.

Sexperts - Sex Ed 101: Things Your High School Didn’t Teach You

(45 - 60 minutes) Don’t think you learned enough from your high school sex ed? This presentation will break the stigma, address common misconceptions., and cover all the bases, from birth control and STIs to erogenous zones.

Sexperts - What’s Your (safer) Sexpertise

(45-60 minutes) In this engaging trivia game, participants learn about the state of sexual health on campus and the basics of having a healthy sex life as a college student.

Refer a Friend

Students who have multiple stressors in their personal, family, or academic life often don’t know what to tackle first. We are here to listen, understand, and help students prioritize their needs. If you know of a student who may benefit from outreach from our office, submit a referral on their behalf. 

Hours of Operation

Monday - Friday 

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Location
513 Patterson Office Tower

Relaxation Rooms

Our Relaxation Rooms are quiet, low-sensory spaces for UK students to relieve stress. Drop-in to use the massage chairs, relax with arts and crafts, meditate, or use a light therapy lamp to reduce symptoms of seasonal affective disorder.

Hours of Operation

Monday - Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm 

Location
105 Mandrell Hall
401 Multidisciplinary Science Bldg

SafeZone

SafeZone Workshops are 90-minute workshops to equip individuals to be more aware and active allies. This workshop explores LGBTQ* identities, strategies for supporting student experiences, and exploring LGBTQ* related campus and community resources.

When you see one of these magnets in an office on campus, it indicates that the person has undergone our SafeZone workshop and is a safe space for LGBTQ* students.

The Office of LGBTQ* Resources hosts 2-3 campus-wide SafeZones per semester; these are open to all UK faculty, staff, and students. 

For more information on upcoming campus-wide SafeZones or to schedule a SafeZone, visit our SafeZone page. 

Hours of Operation

Times vary based on scheduling with departments and the Office of LGBTQ* Resources

Location
Various locations
Student Orgs and Activities

Student Organizations and Activities 

Submit a Concern or Report

Residence Life at the University of Kentucky provides an online form for the submission of concerns or reports related to residence hall experiences. This confidential and easy-to-use platform ensures that all issues are heard and addressed appropriately. Whether you are a student in need of guidance, a parent with questions about housing, or seeking support in any aspect of campus living, we are ready to listen and provide assistance. All submissions are reviewed by Residence Life staff, ensuring appropriate follow-up.

Please be aware that while Res Life makes every effort to handle your inquiry with the utmost care and a commitment to privacy, there may be times when the team must share information to comply with legal obligations or university policies.

Hours of Operation

Available 24/7 but not monitored nights and weekends, not intended for emergencies.

For emergencies, contact UKPD at 859-257-8573.

Location
Online

Submit a Concern or Report

Have a question, concern, or feedback about residential life at the University of Kentucky? Complete the form with as much detail as possible. Doing so will enable Residence Life staff to understand your situation more clearly and offer the most effective assistance.

Click here to submit a concern or report

Talkspace

Talkspace offers asynchronous messaging and live sessions with your therapist, as well as self-guided tools you can access anytime.

Get matched with a therapist today at no cost to you. 

Get started with Talkspace today!

 

As a benefit for our students, the University of Kentucky has partnered with Talkspace: Self-Guided Therapy to offer each student a subscription to their app at no cost to you!

With Talkspace: Self-Guided, you can expect a suite of guided counseling programs, live classes, and mental health tools created by their team of therapists and backed in decades of research. After a short initial assessment, programs will be recommended to you based on your responses. Programs include, but are not limited to, topics like burnout, body image, work stress, parenting, relationships, and more! 

Hours of Operation

24 hours a day, seven days a week

Location
Fully Online

Download the App

Download the Talkspace: Self-Guided app from the Apple Store or Google Play Store

  • Open the app
  • Click Next
  • Create an account by adding in an email address and password
  • Click Yes that you received a code through an organization
  • Add Org code (uky) into the field where it says ‘Code’ and click Next
  • You've successfully created an account under your UK plan!

Download on the App Store

Get it on Google Play

Talkspace app dashboard

Monthly Resources

Talkspace Self-Guided Video

You can view an informational 3-minute video that touches on a high-level overview of the program, the registration process, and more.

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Disclaimer

Talkspace is not a part of the University of Kentucky's student health and well-being program. You may choose to discontinue use of the application at any time consistent with the Headspace Terms and Conditions. Links to websites outside the University of Kentucky are provided solely as a convenience for those students who choose to utilize them and for informational purposes, and the University of Kentucky is not responsible for any content posted on those websites. All content viewed or provided by a user is subject to any policies and terms and conditions of those websites. By accessing those external websites, you acknowledge sole responsibility and assume all risk arising from access or use of those websites and associated services.

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Trans* and Gender Non-Conforming Support Group

The Trans* and Gender Non-conforming Support Group is open to any UK student seeking support and community connection around gender identity and gender expression.

To participate in the Trans* and Gender Non-Conforming Support Group, call the Counseling Center at (859) 257-8701.

 

Hours of Operation

Call for times

Location
Multidisciplinary Science Building

Understanding Self and Others (USO) Group

If you're having trouble connecting with others and feeling down on some aspect of yourself, learning how others see you and how to communicate in different ways could help.

USO Groups are designed to help you learn about yourself and how you interact with others. Group members often have a variety of initial concerns, but share a desire to feel better about themselves and their relationships with others. It can be a powerful experience to realize others struggle with the same things as you do.

USO groups meet for 1.5 hours each week. Group members complete a brief group orientation with group leaders prior to the start of group.

To participate in USO group, call the Counseling Center at (859) 257-8701.

Hours of Operation

Fall 2024

Tuesdays, 2-3:30 pm at MDS

Fridays, 1:30-3 pm at Mandrell

Location
401 MDS Bldg
104 Mandrell Hall
VIP Center