Interpersonal violence is defined as any intentional use of physical force, power, or a violent act by a person or persons against another individual. We aim to educate about ways to intervene and prevention instances of interpersonal violence and sexual assault.

Gamecocks Stand Up
Participants are presented with an array of intervention strategies to utilize in their everyday lives and will engage in a group discussion about overcoming personal and societal barriers to bystander intervention. Information about on and off-campus resources will be provided.
Length: 50 – 75 minutes.

 

Healthy Relationships, Communication and Consent
In addition to covering consent and healthy relationship characteristics, it also covers warning signs of unhealthy relationships, definitions of the three types of interpersonal violence (sexual assault, relationship/intimate partner violence, and stalking), the relationship between alcohol and sexual assault, and resources on campus for interpersonal violence survivors.
Length: 50 – 75 minutes

 

How to Support a Survivor
Participants will be taught the impact of interpersonal violence (this can include sexual assault, relationship/intimate partner violence, or stalking/harassment), how to implement strategies to support and assist survivors, and resources on and off-campus for survivors.
Length: 60 minutes

Stress Management
This presentation will allow students to reflect on how they currently manage their stress and how they can adopt new strategies to cope with stress, including supportive self-care practices. Participants will have a chance to discuss the differences between the types of stress we experience, how to combat burnout, and learn how mindfulness can support us during difficult times. 
Length: 50 minutes   

 

The Mental Health Ambassador Session
Each Mental Health Ambassador has a unique personal story about their experiences with mental health and/or mental illness, and chooses to share their experience to normalize asking for support when it is needed. Mental Health Ambassadors are trained to provide information about healthy coping skills and local resources that support everyone’s wellbeing--not just those in crisis. The presentation includes the ambassador’s personal mental health story and a review of mental health support resources available on campus.

• Participants will gain a better understanding about how emotional distress can affect overall wellbeing
• Participants will learn about recovery and wellness pathways
• Participants will learn about the mental health resources available to them at USC

Length: 30 minutes

 

Mindfulness 101
This presentation is designed for students, faculty, and staff who would like to learn about the basics of mindfulness and meditation. Participants will learn what mindfulness is, what the difference is between mindfulness and meditation, the attitudes that lay the foundation for mindfulness, and have opportunities to engage in mindfulness activities.
Length: 50 minutes

 

Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Training
(for department or student organization)
This training allows  USC students to learn skills related to suicide prevention and how to: 

• Recognize warning signs of a suicidal person and early signs of depression.
• Gain confidence on how to respond
• Learn about USC's mental health resources.

Length: 2 – 2.5 hours

 

Understanding Mental Health
This workshop is designed for students to learn how to recognize when a friend or someone they know is in psychological distress, how to effectively address these concerns, and make effective referrals to university resources.
Length: 30 and 60 minute options

 

What in the WELL-Being
Participants will dive into what well-being means at individual and community levels. This interactive presentation introduces the dimensions of well-being and facilitates dialogue about prioritizing health & well-being as a college student at USC. Students will leave with practical strategies and knowledge of campus resources.  
Length: 50 minutes

 

Healthy Gamecocks
Led by our award-winning peer health educators, this presentation introduces students to tools for caring for their physical health in college. Designed with first-year students in mind, participants will leave with tools for staying nourished, staying active, and staying rested on USC's campus.
Length: 50 minutes

 

Imposter Syndrome
This presentation is facilitated by trained peer health educators and will walk the audience through the basics of identifying and managing imposter syndrome. 
Length: 30 minutes

 

Sex in a Fishbowl
Interactive safer sex and relationship communication program with Q&A session in which students anonymously place questions into a bowl for the presenter to answer. This presentation creates a safe place for students to ask questions about sex, sexuality and other tough subjects without the fear of embarrassment.
Length: Around 60 minutes, adjustable to fit your needs

 

Birth Control & Reproductive Health 101
Discussion of current birth control and emergency contraceptive options, how to access them, their effectiveness, talking with a partner and how to choose one that’s right for you. This presentation also includes information about reproductive health relevant to the group. Interactive elements and specific, related topics can be added per group interest and format accommodations.
Length: Around 60 minutes, adjustable to fit your needs

 

Pleasure Anatomy
Discussion of sexual anatomy as it relates to pleasure, rather than reproduction. This presentation includes examples of sexual aids and accommodations, discussion of accessibility and pleasure, and conversation about social messaging regarding sexual pleasure.
Length: Around 60 minutes, adjustable to fit your needs

 

STI Testing Party
STI testing parties are a great way to bring sex ed and sexual health to your organization, group, or residence! A health educator from HCI along with educators from Joseph H Neal Health Collaborative bring a variety of educational materials and safer sex supplies and provide all the materials to get tested for HIV and STIs for FREE during the party. Enough testing supplies will be brought for everyone! No insurance required. This presentation does not require a projector, but it is preferred.
Length: Around 90 minutes, adjustable to fit your needs

Intimate Partner Violence Information Session
SAVIP staff deliver this training which covers basic education on intimate partner violence (also known as domestic violence or relationship/dating violence), risk factors for increase in harm, lethality assessment and how to support and assist intimate partner violence survivors.
Length: 1.5 – 2 hours

 

Recognizing and Responding to Distress in College Students
This workshop is designed for faculty and staff members to recognize signs of psychological distress in students and how to effectively address your concerns with individuals and make effective referrals to university resources.
Length: 30 and 60 minute options

 

SAVIP Services & Survivor Support
This course provides an in-depth overview of how to support an interpersonal violence survivor from the moment they disclose through whatever process the survivor chooses. The course will cover resources and options offered to survivors and an overview of processes associated with a survivor’s options.
Length: 2 hours

 

Support Zone Mental Health Training for Faculty/Staff
This is a 120 minute comprehensive training that includes suicide prevention, instruction on how to recognize and respond to signs of distress in students. The goal of this training is to engage faculty as mental health allies and help them learn the basic components of suicide prevention, enhance knowledge of campus mental health resources, and rapid assessment and referral of students in distress. Participants will learn how to intervene at the mild, moderate, and severe levels of distress and how to refer students to appropriate resources as needed. This presentation can also be requested as a two-day format.
Length: 2 hours or 2 days (1 hour each day)