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Program Portfolio

Alex Cantu The Hilltopper Peer Health Education program,

housed within the St. Edward’s University Health &

Counseling Center, is composed of a team of students

dedicated to fostering wellness within the campus

community. We provide educational resources and

preventative interventions to positively impact

psychological and physical wellbeing, empower

individuals to make healthy decisions, and promote

students’ personal adjustment and growth.

Hilltopper Peer Health Education

Voices Against Violence Program

Peer Education Retreat DUI Simulator Home for the Holidays

Halloween Alcohol Safety Program

Beat the Winter Blues

Stress Management Interactive

Sample Handout from

Beat the Winter Blues

Tabletop program used to inform

students about seasonal affective

disorder

February 3, 2010

Tips for a Healthy and Happy Holiday

Below are some common Holiday challenges with some possible solutions.

“The Holidays are so STRESSFUL!”

Don’t stress out trying to set the absolute perfect table or buy the best gift. Remember the holidays

are supposed to be about and focus on spending time with those you love.

“I’m always sick during the Holidays.” Continue your usual flu prevention routine:

Wash your hands properly Cover your cough and avoid touching your face Avoid close contact with sick people

“I always gain a few during the Holidays.”

Continue your healthy eating habits.

Do not worry about cutting foods out, focus on portion control Eat more vegetables and less sweets Drink plenty of healthy fluids

Don’t forget your winter exercise either!

Get friends together for ultimate Frisbee or a game of touch football Take walks and catch up with family and friends

“I’m so sick of the Holidays, I need a break!”

Turn down the Christmas music and get some rest. Take a break; Christmas will be there when you

decide to come back.

“I need to go out and party more because I see old friends”

Offer to do activities that you does not require drinking, such as, playing Rock Band as a group, going to see a movie or concert, or grabbing some warm hot chocolate.

Drink responsibly Use a designated driver Call 311 to find a ride

“My Parents drive me NUTS!”

Your parents think you are going to spend all your time with them. Have an open line of communication that lets them know what your break time plans are. Include them in an activity once in a while.

Lots of conflicts start when your parents want you to follow the same house rules from high school. Have a talk with them at the start of the break to try and solve this conflict before it starts.

“New Years always bums me out”

Leave this year behind you! Pick your head up and get ready to face next year with a fresh start.

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Peer Health Education

Sample Handout from

National Eating

Disorder Awareness

Week

Marketing Campaign that raised

awareness for eating disorders

February 20 – 26, 2010

Do I have a problem with eating?

Eating disorders are a serious epidemic on college campuses. Anywhere from 5% to 20% of college aged

women report they have problems with eating disorders and up to 7% of college aged men have issues with

eating as well. Below are some warming signs that you or a friend might have an eating disorder:

Significant and quick weight loss with no medical explanation

Constant preoccupation with counting calories or checking your weight

Isolating oneself from situations where food is present

Reduction of food intake from denial of hunger

Excessive exercising without regard to being weak and tired

Intense fear of gaining weight

Not feeling like you have control over how much food you eat

Continuing to eat even after feeling full followed by feelings of guilt, shame, or self-hatred

Fasting after eating a large amount of food

Using exercise as a punishment for eating

Vomiting or using laxatives after a meal

Depressing thoughts after eating

If you have a friend that may have an eating disorder, it is important for you to go out and research the topic

further and find the best way to confront them about it. You could be saving their life.

If you think you may have an eating disorder, you should seek help from a health professional. A good

starting point is to visit the Health & Counseling Center for a confidential and safe environment. The sooner

you seek help, the easier the recovery.

Resources:

Hilltopper Health Quest – http://hilltopperhealthquest.com (Use your SEU email to log on) Health & Counseling Center: 448.8538 or 448.8686 Campus Ministry: 448.8499 National Eating Disorders Association: 800.931.2237 or http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/

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Sample Handouts from

Staying Healthy on

the Hilltop

Tabletop program that promoted

making healthy choices while in

college

March 24, 2010

Eating Healthy on a College Meal Plan

Eat a good breakfast. Studies show that skipping breakfast detracts from your concentration

in class. When there isn’t time to sit down and enjoy your morning meal, grab a bagel, piece

of fruit, and some juice. Most of these items can be easily stored in your dorm room or

bough on the way to campus.

The dinning services offer many different options, so avoid finding your favorite item and

eating it every time, alternate with healthier choices.

Buy healthy snacks from Outtakes or the coffee shop so if hunger strikes during a late night

study session, you won’t be tempted by the vending machines. Things like fresh or dried

fruit, pretzels, unbuttered popcorn, rice cakes, or crackers will satisfy your late night hunger.

If you have a refrigerator, think about vegetables with low-fat yogurt or cottage cheese dip.

Eat plenty of foods that are rich in calcium. Students in their early twenties need to build up

stores of calcium in their bodies to prevent osteoporosis in later life. If you don’t like milk,

try to include ample amounts of low-fat yogurt, low-fat cheese, and green leafy vegetables in

your diet.

Avoid buying foods with a lot sugar. The pastry case in Hunt Hall looks great, but don’t visit

it that often. Make it a reward for an accomplishment and it will taste even better.

The salad bars can be either your best friend or worse enemy. The fruits and vegetables are

always a good choice, but your choice of dressing really does matter. Creamy dressings are

high in calories and may even exceed those of a burger in fries.

What you drink really does matter. Don’t always get soda when you get a fountain drink.

Instead, get in the habit of drinking a lot of water, this will keep you hydrated and healthy.

For more information on cultivating a healthy lifestyle, visit HilltopperHealthQuest.com

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Peer Health Education

Running for Life

Tips to Start Running in College

Set goals – Decide early on what your goals are, whether it is to get faster or just to be healthier. Remember to keep your goals reasonable. It helps to write your goals down and put it somewhere you can see every day.

Make a plan – Set aside a time and place for you to run and make it a routine. Make it a time that fits with your life and a time that you can stick with. Remember it is the days you really don’t want to run, that you really should run.

Use the F-I-T model – Think about frequency, intensity, and time when you are planning your workouts for the week. You want to try and run 1 to 3 miles a day, 3 to 5 days a week, and comfortable pace.

Buy proper shoes – It may seem like a big expense, but proper running shoes are made specifically for your body type, arch, and body mechanics. Running in old or improper shoes can give you annoying injuries that will prevent you from meeting your goals.

Don’t be afraid to walk – Starting your running program is not about putting on a lot of miles on your legs. Depending on your current fitness level, you want to integrate some walking into your program. If you are just starting out try to walk a lap around the track, run a lap, then walk again. This method can be used for your entire workout. As weeks and months pass, eliminate the walking.

Research is an important part of running – Running will begin to part of your lifestyle, so like anything else you need to research the topic to constantly learn new things to improve your running.

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Program Outline from

International No Fat

Talk Week

Program that included a community

art project to promote positive body

image

October 18 – 23, 2010

No Fat Talk

Project Manager: Alex Cantu Additional Staff: Krista Heiden

Date/Time: 10/21/09 – 10:45-1:00 Location (& rain plan): Ragsdale Lawn

(Ragsdale Lobby)

Other Campus Organization(s) Involved: None

Reservations: Physical Plant: Two tables and four chairs were ordered on 10/13/09. I requested they send Lee Land the confirmation email. Location: We actually are set to be on Ragsdale Plaza, which is next to the water fountain, however, I’m going to take the liberty to move us the two locations pictured to the right. Wristband Give-A-Way: Order from 24hourwristbands.com 10/2/09. For a total of $248 with the added cost of shipping.

Quantity Number of Styles Price

1000 One Style of Wristbands $180

Marketing Campaign: Guerrilla Marketing: The ad campaign will focus positive affirmations by posting personal mirrors around campus with some sort of affirmation written on it. When a student looks in the mirror they will see themselves with a positive affirmation. In addition, I think it would be great to write down affirmations on the sidewalks with chalk. Everything must be approved by student life. Social Networking Marketing:

Updates were sent to Krista on 10/34 to be posted at her convenience and when she feels it makes sense based on other things going on up on Facebook. I don’t want to take away time from the Red Flag Campaign, but I would just like a day for International No Fat Talk.

Update will be posted by Alex. This will be the same message posted on Facebook.

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Student E-News

International No Fat Talk Day When you look in the mirror, what do you see? You should see the real you, someone you are comfortable with, and someone that you think is awesome! Body image is the way you see yourself based on your self-observation. Not having a positive image can lead to eating disorders and other issues. So it's important to be comfortable with yourself, even when media and society leads you to believe otherwise. Your Hilltopper Peer Educators will be promoting positive body image on International No Fat Talk Day on October 21st starting at 10:45AM on Ragsdale Lawn. We will be having a community art project that we want all Hilltoppers to take part in. Come write positive ideas and thoughts on mirrors that will be displayed later in the week! We will also be giving out FREE Believe in Yourself wristbands to remind you everyday that you can achieve anything with a positive attitude.

Community Art Project: During the actual event on 10/21, we will have four full length mirrors that people can write something on with sharpies. Immediately following the event, they can be attached to the slab in front of the Health & Counseling Center until Friday afternoon. Handouts: Anorexia Nervosa Anorexia Nervosa in Males Body Image Enhancing Male Body Image What Should I Say? Tips for talking to a friend Binge Eating Disorder Eating Disorder Statistics Bulimia Nervosa (8 handouts for 2 brochure racks) Projected Budget:

Item Price

Full-Length Mirrors from Lowes (4 x $9.97 + tax) $43.37

Personal Mirrors from Dollar Tree (8 x $1 +tax) $8.70

Wristbands from LogoBrands.com (500, one style) $180.00

Total $232.07