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Request a Peer Program

Certified Peer Educators are available to facilitate the programs described below during the Fall & Spring semesters.

You may request any of these programs for your student organization, residence hall, or class.

A FEW NOTES REGARDING REQUESTS:

  • Submissions will be reviewed and confirmed on a case-by-case basis - please submit requestat least two weeks before your desired program date to be considered. Someone will respond to your submission within two or three business days. We appreciate your patience and understanding! 
     
  • Peer-Facilitated Programs are scheduled during the Fall and Spring semesters and require two weeks' notice to coordinate with student peer educators. Please be mindful of when requests are submitted - dates within the first two weeks of the semester and right after mid-semester breaks are difficult times to schedule and we may not be able to meet your request.
     
  • Programs are for Temple students. Please do not request programming for community-based organizations, settings, or external universities. 

Please submit all program and tabling requests through our program request form. Click here for the WRC Program Request Form.

Please allow for 2-3 business days to receive a response from a WRC team member regarding your program request. Responses will be sent during business hours (Monday-Friday from 8:30am-5:00pm).

Program Descriptions

Beyond Yes & No: Building A Culture of Consent

45 minutes

How would we feel living in a world where all boundaries are honored? Where we could feel safe and affirmed? This workshop will explore how we can move past a transactional or "Yes / No" framework of consent and how we can begin to work toward a culture of consent.

 

Let's Talk About Alcohol

45 mins

This program is designed to help students explore why they choose to (or not to) drink. Through a series of games and activities, students will learn about ways to keep themselves and their fellow Owls safe when alcohol is in the mix!

Let's Talk About Nicotine and Tobacco

30-60 mins

In this program students gain a general understanding of nicotine, tobacco, and their impacts, as well as Temple University’s Tobacco-Free Temple Policy.  

Owl About Self-Care

30-45 mins

What is self-care? This program takes a deeper dive into how a proactive and regular practice of self-care can help manage stress. We’ll take a look at the different aspects that can make up self-care and spend time creating individualized self-care plans.

Owl About Stress

30-45 mins

Stress isn’t all bad! Some stress provides opportunities for growth and learning. This program empowers students to reframe how they think about stress by learning how stress affects the mind and body.

Owls Stop Stigma

50-60 mins

This program explores origins of mental health stigma, how students can identify and support friends who may be struggling, and how each individual can be an agent of change in reducing stigma. Help cultivate a community that cares.

Sex Jeopardy

45-60 mins

Play a fun game of Jeopardy that provides information about sexual health myths, STI/STD facts, and healthy sexuality. This program encourages comfort and openness when talking about healthy sexuality in a judgement free environment. 

Take Action, Take Care  

30-60 mins

College life includes new experiences and situations that can impact well-being. Students will learn how to support community wellness through positive action. This program will provide students with information about the bystander effect, the difference between emergent and non-emergent situations, and strategies for taking action. Students will also practice applying these strategies to scenarios that focus on topics like mental health, body image, alcohol / drug use, sexual health and sexual assault.

WRC 101

20-30 mins

Learn about the resources available to support the Temple community's health and wellness. This program provides an overview of the WRC's resources and services as well as the Division of Health and Well-being.

Custom Programs

Don’t see what you’re looking for? If you give us at least four weeks’ notice and a detailed description in the request form, we may be able to accommodate a custom program to suit your needs.

You can also visit our TU Events page for dates and times of workshops held each semester.