SHAPE Programs


	WELCOME to SHAPE’s Program Request Page! CLICK HERE TO REQUEST A PROGRAM ONLINE! SHAPE Peer Educators conduct a wide variety of programs based on our four core values, Talk, Protect, Respect and Enjoy. While all of our programs incorporate every single one of these values, the programs below are grouped according to the topic area that the program focuses on. Every SHAPE program offers participants the chance to speak candidly about sexual health information and values in a safe environment as well as provides education and self care skills designed to help students protect themselves. A special emphasis is placed on teaching students to respect themselves and others as well as encouraging students to enjoy their personal decisions according to their own unique set of values. Program Testimonials "The SHAPE peer educators were really knowledgeable and dynamic speakers, and were able to field some really tough and random questions. We had a really great response from all our residents...they all enjoyed it and learned a lot!" -Peer Advisor, Laws Hall "The Shapers were an outstanding component in the training success of the New Greek Education facilitators. They took time to accommodate our specific needs and shaped the program exactly how we needed it. They easily discussed an uncomfortable topic and made sure that our students understood the importance of sexual health! We look forward to utilizing their resources in the future!" -Greek Life Here's what SHAPE peers had to say about the class TALK: Communication Programs Let’s Talk About Sex This program provides students the opportunity to explore sexual health communication and includes interaction and open discussions. Group definitions of sexual health will be developed, and a discussion will be facilitated related to interpretations of these definitions as applied to diversity, environment, and culture. The student will demonstrate their knowledge and ability to communicate through small group role playing activities with scenario applications (discussing past sexual history, choosing to be abstinent, negotiating contraceptive use). This program is most appropriate for small groups that have some baseline knowledge and comfort with each other. Assert it! You’re Worth it! The purpose of this program is to provide students the skills needed to identify their sexual health values as well as to effectively communicate those values and desires to their partners. Students are also given an opportunity to practice negotiation of safer sex practices. Other topics addressed will include how to speak about past sexual histories, using barrier/contraceptive methods, and how to obtain sexual pleasure and communicating those needs. All audiences welcome! Abstinence: Voicing the Choice This program will provide a safe environment to discuss the definition of abstinence and/or the postponement of sex. Investigation into abstinence-compatible behaviors will be discussed in a small group format. Skill development will include negotiation, overcoming peer pressure and the barriers to remaining abstinent, identification of safer sex options, and comfort discussing abstinence or postponing sexual activity. PROTECT: Information and Skills to Protect Yourself Friends Don't Let Friends Have Unprotected Sex This program was designed to examine women's sexual health including the identification of female reproductive anatomy and function, protective barrier method demonstration, assertiveness skill building, and an exploration of values surrounding particular issues. These topics will be addressed in a variety of fun, interactive formats including discussions, Q & A, and role-playing. Women are encouraged to invite their friends. The intent is to provide women a safe, open, honest environment to ask sexual health questions among other women with an emphasis placed on community building. Sexual Health Jeopardy This program offers the student a comprehensive range of sexual health information including facts on sexually transmitted infections, contraception, and drugs and alcohol’s influence on sexuality. Audience participation is required and facilitated in a game format where teams compete against each other. This is one of our most requested programs and is applicable to all college students. This program can be modified to the specific issues affecting the particular audience population. Spin the Bottle Program The purpose of this program is to investigate sexual health information including STIs, pregnancy prevention, diversity issues, and healthy sexuality in a fun and interactive way. This format offers a more intimate program for students and promises many interesting discussions. Condom Olympics This program is designed to educate students on the correct and effective method of condom (male/female) and dental dam use in a fun, interactive environment. Following the presentation, the student will be able to demonstrate effective communication skills, identify different types of condoms, with emphasis placed on gaining sexual consent. Smaller groups are best as there are a limited number of models. Spread of STIs/STDs In this program, facilitators will walk students through the sexual decision making process including partner selection and barrier use as they relate to assessing sexually transmitted infection risk. This program offers the student the opportunity to investigate this criteria as well as evaluate the factors that put themselves and others at risk. Information regarding sexually transmitted infections is also included. Exploring your Options At some point in life, many people will need to use birth control to prevent sexually transmitted diseases and unintentional pregnancies. In a relaxed, comfortable, non-judgmental environment, peer educators will facilitate discussions on various contraceptive choices including; advantages, disadvantages, cost, and where to obtain them. Abstinence is explored as an option. HIV and You: Know your Risk, Know your Status This program focuses on helping students identify what behaviors put them at risk for HIV as well as offering them a variety of methods to protect themselves. A major emphasis of the program is placed on skill-building, with exercises in communication and appropriate use of barrier methods. The Fab Four: Safety Products Jeopardy : This program serves as an introduction to the four most common barrier methods used to prevent sexually transmitted infections and unintended pregnancies. Information will be presented in a competitive game format, with topics including important facts, and advantages and disadvantages of each method. Students will also learn how to use each method appropriately. Love on the Rocks This program explores the connection between sexuality and alcohol/drug use. The student will be provided with pertinent information regarding the undesirable and potentially dangerous effects associated with the combination of alcohol and sexual behavior. The program will facilitate the discussion of myths and misconceptions of alcohol as well as inform students about how to protect themselves from dangerous situations relating to substance use and sexuality. Assertiveness training is a component of this program. “What’s it all about?” This program will discuss women’s/men’s/transgender sexual health concerns while specifically discussing and demonstrating effective sexual health preventative measures including annual health screenings, STI testing, Testicular and Self Breast Examinations. This program can be specifically tailored to the audience based on their needs. RESPECT: Relationship Programs Healthy Relationships This program is designed to help students identify the characteristics that contribute to a healthy relationship. Tips will be offered to help students improve their relationships with others (no matter the type of relationship), and students will have the opportunity to practice these skills through guided activities. Content will help students identify the indicators of an unhealthy relationship as well as provide them effective methods of how to get out of an unhealthy relationship. Handouts include the Dater’s Bill of Rights and other resource materials. This program can be augmented for couples only. Relationship Violence Program The purpose of this program is to raise awareness surrounding the issue of relationship violence. This program provides the student with an opportunity to investigate the different types of violence and to understand the appropriate terminology used in discussing relationship violence. Other topics addressed include the prevalence of relationship violence among college students, the process of identifying and correcting myths associated with relationship violence, and the exposure of the student to campus and community resources related to relationship violence. Following the presentation, students will have a better understanding of his/her role in addressing relationship violence in his/her community. It is suggested that this presentation be conducted in collaboration with the Rape Education peers and/or the Greek Advocates. We would be happy to contact them. A Little Respect While heterosexuality is often accepted as a cultural norm in mainstream society, other, equally valid sexual orientations exist as well. This program will offer students the opportunity to explore the myths, assumptions, and realities surrounding gay, lesbian, transgender, bisexual, and queer lifestyles. A special focus on sexual health needs specific to these communities is also addressed and included. It is suggested that this presentation be in conjunction with the Outreach peers from the LGBT office. We would be happy to contact them. ENJOY: Safe and Sexy Orgasm Program “Sexplosion: Becoming Orgasmic” This program introduces the biological, cognitive, and socio-emotional theories of sexual orgasms. Perceived barriers will be discussed in addition to providing students with opportunities to discuss methods to overcome these barriers. Methods in how to attain orgasms will also be discussed. This brand new program is intended for small discussion groups, and it offers students the chance to investigate these issues in a safe, comfortable, non-judgmental environment.

WELCOME to SHAPE’s Program Request Page!

CLICK HERE TO REQUEST A PROGRAM ONLINE!

SHAPE Peer Educators conduct a wide variety of programs based on our four core values, Talk, Protect, Respect and Enjoy. While all of our programs incorporate every single one of these values, the programs below are grouped according to the topic area that the program focuses on. Every SHAPE program offers participants the chance to speak candidly about sexual health information and values in a safe environment as well as provides education and self care skills designed to help students protect themselves. A special emphasis is placed on teaching students to respect themselves and others as well as encouraging students to enjoy their personal decisions according to their own unique set of values.

Program Testimonials

"The SHAPE peer educators were really knowledgeable and dynamic speakers, and were able to field some really tough and random questions. We had a really great response from all our residents...they all enjoyed it and learned a lot!" -Peer Advisor, Laws Hall

"The Shapers were an outstanding component in the training success of the New Greek Education facilitators. They took time to accommodate our specific needs and shaped the program exactly how we needed it. They easily discussed an uncomfortable topic and made sure that our students understood the importance of sexual health! We look forward to utilizing their resources in the future!" -Greek Life

Here's what SHAPE peers had to say about the class

TALK: Communication Programs

Let’s Talk About Sex
This program provides students the opportunity to explore sexual health communication and includes interaction and open discussions. Group definitions of sexual health will be developed, and a discussion will be facilitated related to interpretations of these definitions as applied to diversity, environment, and culture. The student will demonstrate their knowledge and ability to communicate through small group role playing activities with scenario applications (discussing past sexual history, choosing to be abstinent, negotiating contraceptive use). This program is most appropriate for small groups that have some baseline knowledge and comfort with each other.

Assert it! You’re Worth it!
The purpose of this program is to provide students the skills needed to identify their sexual health values as well as to effectively communicate those values and desires to their partners. Students are also given an opportunity to practice negotiation of safer sex practices. Other topics addressed will include how to speak about past sexual histories, using barrier/contraceptive methods, and how to obtain sexual pleasure and communicating those needs. All audiences welcome!

Abstinence: Voicing the Choice
This program will provide a safe environment to discuss the definition of abstinence and/or the postponement of sex. Investigation into abstinence-compatible behaviors will be discussed in a small group format. Skill development will include negotiation, overcoming peer pressure and the barriers to remaining abstinent, identification of safer sex options, and comfort discussing abstinence or postponing sexual activity.

PROTECT: Information and Skills to Protect Yourself

Friends Don't Let Friends Have Unprotected Sex

This program was designed to examine women's sexual health including the identification of female reproductive anatomy and function, protective barrier method demonstration, assertiveness skill building, and an exploration of values surrounding particular issues. These topics will be addressed in a variety of fun, interactive formats including discussions, Q & A, and role-playing. Women are encouraged to invite their friends. The intent is to provide women a safe, open, honest environment to ask sexual health questions among other women with an emphasis placed on community building.

Sexual Health Jeopardy
This program offers the student a comprehensive range of sexual health information including facts on sexually transmitted infections, contraception, and drugs and alcohol’s influence on sexuality. Audience participation is required and facilitated in a game format where teams compete against each other. This is one of our most requested programs and is applicable to all college students. This program can be modified to the specific issues affecting the particular audience population.

Spin the Bottle Program
The purpose of this program is to investigate sexual health information including STIs, pregnancy prevention, diversity issues, and healthy sexuality in a fun and interactive way. This format offers a more intimate program for students and promises many interesting discussions.

Condom Olympics
This program is designed to educate students on the correct and effective method of condom (male/female) and dental dam use in a fun, interactive environment. Following the presentation, the student will be able to demonstrate effective communication skills, identify different types of condoms, with emphasis placed on gaining sexual consent. Smaller groups are best as there are a limited number of models.

Spread of STIs/STDs
In this program, facilitators will walk students through the sexual decision making process including partner selection and barrier use as they relate to assessing sexually transmitted infection risk. This program offers the student the opportunity to investigate this criteria as well as evaluate the factors that put themselves and others at risk. Information regarding sexually transmitted infections is also included.

Exploring your Options
At some point in life, many people will need to use birth control to prevent sexually transmitted diseases and unintentional pregnancies. In a relaxed, comfortable, non-judgmental environment, peer educators will facilitate discussions on various contraceptive choices including; advantages, disadvantages, cost, and where to obtain them. Abstinence is explored as an option.

HIV and You: Know your Risk, Know your Status
This program focuses on helping students identify what behaviors put them at risk for HIV as well as offering them a variety of methods to protect themselves. A major emphasis of the program is placed on skill-building, with exercises in communication and appropriate use of barrier methods.

The Fab Four: Safety Products Jeopardy :
This program serves as an introduction to the four most common barrier methods used to prevent sexually transmitted infections and unintended pregnancies. Information will be presented in a competitive game format, with topics including important facts, and advantages and disadvantages of each method. Students will also learn how to use each method appropriately.

Love on the Rocks
This program explores the connection between sexuality and alcohol/drug use. The student will be provided with pertinent information regarding the undesirable and potentially dangerous effects associated with the combination of alcohol and sexual behavior. The program will facilitate the discussion of myths and misconceptions of alcohol as well as inform students about how to protect themselves from dangerous situations relating to substance use and sexuality. Assertiveness training is a component of this program.

“What’s it all about?”
This program will discuss women’s/men’s/transgender sexual health concerns while specifically discussing and demonstrating effective sexual health preventative measures including annual health screenings, STI testing, Testicular and Self Breast Examinations. This program can be specifically tailored to the audience based on their needs.

RESPECT: Relationship Programs

Healthy Relationships
This program is designed to help students identify the characteristics that contribute to a healthy relationship. Tips will be offered to help students improve their relationships with others (no matter the type of relationship), and students will have the opportunity to practice these skills through guided activities. Content will help students identify the indicators of an unhealthy relationship as well as provide them effective methods of how to get out of an unhealthy relationship. Handouts include the Dater’s Bill of Rights and other resource materials. This program can be augmented for couples only.

Relationship Violence Program
The purpose of this program is to raise awareness surrounding the issue of relationship violence. This program provides the student with an opportunity to investigate the different types of violence and to understand the appropriate terminology used in discussing relationship violence. Other topics addressed include the prevalence of relationship violence among college students, the process of identifying and correcting myths associated with relationship violence, and the exposure of the student to campus and community resources related to relationship violence. Following the presentation, students will have a better understanding of his/her role in addressing relationship violence in his/her community. It is suggested that this presentation be conducted in collaboration with the Rape Education peers and/or the Greek Advocates. We would be happy to contact them.

A Little Respect
While heterosexuality is often accepted as a cultural norm in mainstream society, other, equally valid sexual orientations exist as well. This program will offer students the opportunity to explore the myths, assumptions, and realities surrounding gay, lesbian, transgender, bisexual, and queer lifestyles. A special focus on sexual health needs specific to these communities is also addressed and included. It is suggested that this presentation be in conjunction with the Outreach peers from the LGBT office. We would be happy to contact them.

ENJOY: Safe and Sexy

Orgasm Program “Sexplosion: Becoming Orgasmic”
This program introduces the biological, cognitive, and socio-emotional theories of sexual orgasms. Perceived barriers will be discussed in addition to providing students with opportunities to discuss methods to overcome these barriers. Methods in how to attain orgasms will also be discussed. This brand new program is intended for small discussion groups, and it offers students the chance to investigate these issues in a safe, comfortable, non-judgmental environment.