Workshops
Simple Truths:
Universal
Precautions
and
Prevention
Location: Arena
Facilitator: Scott Perlman
This introduction conversation will prepare our audience for a day of high intensity workshops with an ultimate goal of linking many of our health topics together. From the science of HIV to COVID and all the sexually transmitted diseases in between, this engaging 40 minutes whole group workshop will take you through a common thread of compassion, ownership, accountability and a renewed sense of knowledge.
&
Relationships,
Consent
Responsibility
Location: Library/ Media Center
Facilitator: Ria Assante
This workshop will discuss understanding the importance of responsible sexual health practices. We will discuss abstinence, consent, positive sexual decision making, and STI/HIV protection.
*Condom demonstration will be included
Showcase Your
School’s Leadership
Program
Workshop 4
Location: Library/Media Center
Facilitator: Stacey Balducci and Scott Perlman
Showcase your school’s Leadership Program. During this workshop, students from each school will review their own schools leadership and peer programs and take time to connect with fellow peers to talk about the great work each program is doing! Group discussion will include components of an effective leadership program and strategies to help develop individual leadership qualities.
Reality Check: AI influence and the choices you make
Workshop 3
Location: Library/Media center
Facilitators: Maya Lerner
Today’s student leaders operate in a social digital world where influence and rumor spreads faster than truth and AI-driven platforms shape reactions in subtle ways. This session offers a clear look at how online social spaces heighten emotion, fuel conflict, blur judgment and increase anxiety and depression. It teaches leaders to spot manipulated content, help peers pause before reacting, verify information, and know when conversations should stay human rather than AI-generated. The goal is to build the awareness, skills, and confidence students need to foster healthier digital habits, stronger relationships, and wiser choices for themselves and those they support.
Location: Library/Media Center
Facilitator: Lauren Mock:
This workshop will equip high school students with specific knowledge and practical coping techniques for managing stress, including mindfulness exercises, deep-breathing practices, and perspective-shifting strategies to build resilience. Students will also engage in hands-on activities to create take-home stress relief items. By the end of the session, participants will have gained valuable skills to manage stress and a toolkit to help others navigate challenging situations.
Workshop - 2
Headstrong -
Speak up & Reach Out:
Mental Wellness
Workshop - 1
Empowering Leaders:
Impact of Nicotine, Alcohol and Cannabis use
Location: Library/Media Center
Facilitator: Valerie Andreasi
Participants will explore current drug trends, examining their effects on individuals, families and communities. We will discuss the impacts of nicotine, alcohol and cannabis, including addiction, mental health implications, and academic performance. Additionally, we will examine the role of peer support in navigating these challenges, empowering teens to become leaders in promoting a healthier environment within their high school. By the end of the workshop, participants will leave with a deeper understanding of the effects of vaping nicotine, marijuana and alcohol, as well as practical strategies for supporting their peers and fostering a healthier, more resilient high school community.
Share real-life scenarios of teens who have struggled with substance use. Small group to discussions regarding what they would do as a by-stander, friend, acquaintance in each scenario: peer pressure, social media posts and trends, healthy and unhealthy coping strategies, and substance use disorders.