Programs Available to Groups for 2010-2011

Please have your group choose from any of the Substance Education Programs available on campus (listed below), and then send your request at least two-weeks in advance to Shawn White, Asst. Dean of Students.

CHOICES about alcohol

Shawn Whie

90 min

CHOICES is an alcohol abuse prevention and harm reduction program for college students involving interactive journaling. The CHOICES program involves a 90-minute, peer-facilitated class. Students are presented with information and then they are able to reflect on what they have learned as it relates to their choices about drinking in their personal journals. The CHOICES program is presented in a non-confrontational manner that enables students to make their own decisions about alcohol consumption.

TIPS / Training for Intervention Procedures

DOS office

2 hrs.

 

TIPS is a dynamic, skills-based training program designed to prevent intoxication, drunk driving and underage drinking by enhancing the fundamental "people skills" of servers, sellers and consumers of alcohol. TIPS gives individuals the knowledge and confidence they need to recognize potential alcohol-related problems and intervene to prevent alcohol- related tragedies. The course is a certification course and is nationally recognized. Because this program may take up to 2 hours to complete, dinner may be provided for your group.

The Addictive Process

Shawn White, Asst. Dean of Students

50 min.

The addictive process is a recognizable psychological and behavioral syndrome that expresses itself in a particular individual in regard to specific substances or processes. Notably, there is a striking similarity and commonality among addicted individuals regardless of their specific circumstances and particular addictions. Improve your understanding of addictive processes by beginning with the general and common features of addiction and move to the specifics of the addictive expression in a specific individual. Effective for compulsive dipping, smoking, alcohol consumption, drug use, food, sex, etc.

 

Motivational Interviewing (MI) theory and techniques

Shawn White, Asst. Dean of Students

50 min.

 

MI is one of the most carefully defined and rigorously studied psychosocial substance abuse treatments. It is a non-judgmental, non-confrontational, and non-adversarial person-centered counseling style used for eliciting intrinsic motivation. Learn MI theory and techniques and improve your ability to support self-efficacy in others and prepare them for change. This program is highly recommended for RAs and other students in leadership positions.

 

Nurse Graham

Nurse Graham will speak about both the short term and long term health implications of alcohol use and any specific drug use. Nurse Graham can also speak about sexual health, mental health and other health issues that may be tied to drug or alcohol use or abuse.

 

Commonwealth Attorney

A commonwealth attorney will meet with your group to discuss the legal implications of illegal alcohol and drug use, laws of the Commonwealth and what to expect from their office when such laws are broken. In addition, group and individual liability (both criminal and civil) for social events and can be discussed.

 

HSPD / DOS Office

An HSPD officer and representative of the Dean of Students office will meet with your group to discuss Hampden-Sydney College’s Alcohol Policy, DUIs, alcohol limits, myths and truths about drinking and driving, and legal implications. The discussion will cover enforcement of the policy, judicial process, approved social events and expectations of the College. Questions will gladly be answered.

 

Virginia ABC Officer

If a representative of the Virginia ABC Office is available, a meeting with your group can be set up. The discussion will cover the laws of the Commonwealth, specifically laws dealing with alcohol and substance use. The practices and policies of Virginia ABC Officers will also be discussed.

 

Related programs also available:

 

Qigong

Melanie Anderson, Spring Forest Qigong Certified Instructor

50 mins

Qigong is for Mind - Body - Spirit:  Mind, Movement and Meditaion. It has been practiced and perfected by the Chinese for over 5,000 years.  Qigong works with the body's energy to help heal and restore balance. It involves controlled breathing, focus, and simple movement anyone can do.  Qigong works by increasing the flow of energy through your body and helping remove blocks such as pain or sickness from high blood sugar to allergies to weight loss to ADD. Once you learn Qigong, you can do anything better: you can do sports better, Yoga better, work or school work better, relationships etc better.

 

Increasing Self-Esteem

Shawn White, Asst. Dean of Students

50 min.

 

Low esteem can be recognized in depression or unhappiness with our circumstances, and stems from our insecurity. The expectations of others may take preference over yours. Inner criticism, that nagging voice of disapproval inside you, causes you to stumble at every challenge, and challenges seem impossible to face head on. Esteem is built when
we realize our holistic self-worth, and once that recognition becomes a part of our identity we begin to experience greater satisfaction with life. The greater the satisfaction the less conflict we experience and the more pro-active we become instead of reactionary. Increasing our self-esteem empowers us to be more creative, express ourselves more fully, contribute more, and share ourselves with the world and those around us.

 

 

Maximizing Self-Awareness

Shawn White, Asst. Dean of Students

50 min.

 

Self-awareness, or understanding more about ourselves, is at the center of personal development and career development. This development process should run parallel to your academic studies, and the two processes should complement each other. Self- awareness is simply knowing more about ourselves. It is a lifelong process that happens gradually, but at times it can be helpful to put effort into raising our self-awareness. As you gain self-awareness and self empowerment you will realize that you can develop to your fullest potential and transform your dreams into reality.