Physical and Psychological Health
Fall 2008
Americans with Disabilities Act
The Director of University ADA Services from Human Resources will explain the requirements of the ADA as a federal civil rights law. This presentation is designed principally for pre-professional courses and students who will deal with ADA requirements in their professional lives (e.g., architects, engineers, educators, business managers, and human resources).
Dr. Virginia J. Reilly, Human Resources, (540) 231-4638, jenmik@vt.edu
College Students and Depression
Depression is a mental disorder that affects an estimated 10 percent of college students. This program will explain symptoms of depression and discuss distinctions between someone who is feeling down in response to some life situation versus someone who is suffering from clinical depression. Participants are given information on how to get help from professionals at the Cook Counseling Center. This presentation is led by Peer Assistants for Learning.
Charlotte Amenkhienan, Cook Counseling Center, (540) 231-6557, camen@vt.edu
Contraception Choices Education
This presentation covers information about a variety of contraceptive methods, as well as strategies to evaluate them as an informed healthcare consumer. Depending on class size, either a lecture or an activity/discussion format can be used.
Schiffert Health Center, Health Education Office, (540) 231-3070, wellness.resource.center@vt.edu
A Conversation with Students With Disabilities
A panel of students will discuss what it's like to live and study at Virginia Tech with a disability. A staff member from the Services for Students with Disabilities Office will moderate the discussion.
Susan Angle or Jane Warner, Services for Students with Disabilities, (540) 231-3788, spangle@vt.edu or jwarner@vt.edu
Deafness 101: What You Always Wanted to Know About Deafness or Deaf Culture and Now Have an Opportunity to Ask
A staff member from Services for Students with Disabilities will lead a question-and-answer session on various topics related to deaf culture. These questions or topics will be student-driven.
Connie Wilkinson, Services for Students with Disabilities, (540) 231-3788, ccwilkin@vt.edu
Disability Etiquette: Dos and Don’ts
Many people avoid individuals with visible disabilities because they do not know what to do. This workshop will provide the dos and don’ts of fostering an inclusive and supportive community for individuals with disabilities.
Susan Angle, Services for Students with Disabilities, (540) 231-3788, spangle@vt.edu
Health Care on Campus: An Overview of Schiffert Health Center Services
This presentation covers all the services that Schiffert Health Center offers to Virginia Tech students.
Schiffert Health Center, Health Education Office, (540) 231-3070, wellness.resource.center@vt.edu
How to Eat Healthy For the Rest of Your Life
It's never too late (or too early) to begin a lifelong habit of healthy eating. A registered dietitian will discuss tips on how to eat healthy on campus and how to make the changes needed now to ensure a lifetime of healthy eating.
Jenny Lindsey, Housing and Dining Services, Student Programs, (540) 231-8668, jelindse@vt.edu
How to Refer a Friend to the Cook Counseling Center
If you notice a friend or roommate showing some signs of distress and your support is not helping them get any better, you may want to refer them to the Cook Counseling Center. Some students realize their friend or roommate needs professional help but do not know how to make the referral. This program gives suggestions on how to refer friends, a hall or roommate, to the Cook Counseling Center. For more information about this program or to schedule a presentation contact Charlotte Amenkhienan or Sandy Ward, Cook Counseling Center, (540) 231-6557, camen@vt.edu or saward@vt.edu
Outdoor Adventures in the New River Valley
This presentation will outline the opportunities for recreation in areas close to Virginia Tech. Discussion items will include: where to go, how to get there, equipment needed, where to get information/maps/equipment, and trip planning skills.
Jason Stancil, University Unions and Student Activities, (540) 231-3750, stancil@vt.edu
Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Prevention and Education
This presentation covers the basics of STI transmission, treatment, and prevention. Depending on class size, either a lecture or an activity/discussion format can be used.
Schiffert Health Center, Health Education Office, (540) 231-3070, wellness.resource.center@vt.edu
Stress management by PAL's
The college environment presents students with a variety of stressful situations, many of which they have not had to deal with previously. While some students have developed adequate coping skills, many have not. Virginia Tech undergraduate students trained as Peer Assistants for Learning (PALs) are available to present a program that teaches stress management techniques, including easily learned strategies for relaxation.
For more information about this program or to schedule a presentation contact Charlotte Amenkhienan camen@vt.edu, or Sandy Ward saward@vt.edu, Cook Counseling Center, (540) 231-6557.
What's Counseling All About? An Overview of Cook Counseling Center and Its Services
This session gives an overview of Cook Counseling Center services and discusses student concerns that may be helped with counseling. Topics include how to make an appointment, confidentiality, and what actually happens in individual and group counseling sessions. Students are introduced to the Peer Assistance for Learning (PALs) program, which is a volunteer opportunity for interested undergraduates.
For additional information please contact Charlotte Amenkhienan camen@vt.edu, or Sandy Ward saward@vt.edu, Cook Counseling Center, (540) 231-6557.