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Tea & Talk Series

The Tea & Talk series provides an opportunity for small group discussion with peers about life issues, and reflection on these aspects of social, emotional, spiritual and physical well-being. Each month follows a specific theme as per the Campus Wellness Programming Theme Calendar at http://depts.drew.edu/healthytransitions/wellnesscalendar.php . The weekly gathering provides a thought provoking group activity followed by discussion. A variety of teas and juices are offered. A relaxing way to end the week and/or kick off weekend or dinner conversation with your friends!

The following Tea & Talks are held each Friday, from 4-5 PM in The Space, located in the University Center .

Note: This series provides credit towards the Leadership Certificate Program. Please contact Student Activities for more detail.

 

SEPTEMBER:

THEME: Positive Relationships: Just a little Respect…Cultivating meaningful, healthy relationships.

  • September 15: Sexplorations

What do you think of when you hear “Sexuality”? Our sexuality is an important part of who we are and what we will become. It is about being in HEALTHY relationships that includes an understanding and balance of : Sexual Intimacy, Sensuality, Sexual Identity, Reproductive & Sexual Health, and our Sexual influence...What do these entail? Come to discuss!

  • September 22 : I Am More Than You See

“You never really understand a person until you consider things from his/her point of view…Until you climb into his/her skin and walk around in it” – Lee, Harper: To Kill a Mockingbird. Celebrate the uniqueness in all of us. If our character, life experiences and personality traits were “on our outside” would assumptions, stereotypes, and discrimination still occur? ."If My Inside Were My Outside" . This 3 minute thought-provoking MP3 asks the question “if my inside was my outside” would assumptions, stereotypes, and discrimination still occur? MANY THANKS to the Drew students--Lauren Kane, Katrina Samaniego, Sony Rodriguez and Destiny Nelson and staff members Scott Oswald and Kathy Werheim for volunteering to record the first of many MP3s! This recording used Peer Theatre resources from The Bacchus & Gamma Peer Education Network. Please adjust the volume accordingly.

  • September 29: Be Real… Building Relationships that Last

Realize and discuss constructive elements that foster healthy meaningful relationships and enhance communication with your partner, family and friends.

  • October 6: Relationship Red Flags

Examine factors that signal the time to end a romantic relationship. Identify signs of unhealthy relationships as well as what to do for yourself or a friend that is in an unhealthy relationship.

OCTOBER

THEME: Adjusting to College…are you stressed or STRESSED …the influence of your choices and coping

  • October 13: (Family Weekend)

Think it, Feel it, Become it …The power of self-talk over stress
“There is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so” – Shakespeare. Examine how our internal dialogue directs our thoughts, behaviors, and reactions to others. Discuss how positive self-talk can be used to reduce stress.

  • October 20 : (Reading Days)

•  October 27: STRESS or Success?

How to identify sources of distress in your life, recognize stress reactions and develop healthier ways of coping.

•  November 3: A Shot of REALITY....Sex Under the Influence

Join us for a reading of “ What a Night ” followed by a discussion about the male and female perspective of college culture, social and sexual relationships and the role alcohol plays in them.

 

NOVEMBER

THEME: Taking Care of Your Body, Mind & Spirit

  • November 10 : Our Bodies, Ourselves

Examine and discuss how our beliefs about our bodies influence our behaviors/lifestyle choices and ways to foster a positive body image.

  • November 17: The Ripple Effect…Sleep, Eating, Activity, Substances and Stress

Examine the ways that common lifestyle habits interact to exert positive or negative influences on personal well being and community well being.

  • December 1 : no Tea & Talk will be held today...please support the programing for World AIDS Day...Bus trip to Red Hot & RIOT Live Concert

  • December 8 : Changing for Good…Creating a personal action plan for positive change

Is there something about your lifestyle that you are contemplating or feeling a need to change? Join us to work through the steps to design a behavior change plan that will help you succeed in the New Year!