Professional development and educational programs for adults.
This program helps participants understand the importance of mental health for themselves and others. Participants learn to recognize signs and symptoms of anxiety and depression, analyze coping skills for mental well-being, and create a mental health prevention plan.
Delivery Platforms: BHEC Campus, On-site
Duration: 120 Min.
This program focuses on building rapport with youth through respect, communication, classroom management, and professional boundaries. It encourages participants to consider how to handle difficult situations while fostering meaningful connections between adults and children.
Delivery Platforms: On-site, BHEC Campus
Duration: 60 Min. or 120 Min.
This program explores factors that are in and out of our control while emphasizing practical stress management techniques. Participants will make a plan to incorporate healthy habits to support their mental and physical health.
Delivery Platforms: On-site, BHEC Campus
Duration: 60 Min. or 120 Min.
This program focuses on understanding personality differences by having participants "color" themselves according to various personality types, which helps them identify their own traits and learn how to build effective teams.
Delivery Platforms: BHEC Campus, On-site
Duration: 60 Min. or 120 Min.
This program for male caregivers and sons focuses on puberty. Participants learn about the stages of development, puberty milestones, hygiene habits, and reproductive system basics, in a comforting, accessible way that encourages open conversation. Accommodations can be made to meet the needs of any family dynamic.
Wednesday
6:00PM - 7:30PM
$20.00/person ($40.00/couple)
Advance Registration Required
Delivery Platforms: BHEC Campus
Duration: 90 Min.
This program for female caregivers and daughters focuses on puberty. Participants learn about the stages of development, puberty milestones, hygiene habits, reproductive system basics, and the menstrual cycle, in a comforting, accessible way that encourages open conversation. Accommodations can be made to meet the needs of any family dynamic.
Tuesdays
6:00PM - 7:30PM
$20.00/person - ($40.00/couple)
Advance Registration Required
Delivery Platforms: BHEC Campus
Duration: 90 Minutes
Participants reflect on their current family dynamics, learn to understand influences on family health, and consider strategies to enhance and maintain overall family wellness.
Delivery Platforms: BHEC Campus, On-site, Webcast
Duration: 60 min.
This program equips participants with practical strategies and tools to help children develop the emotional strength and adaptability needed to thrive in the face of challenges. Discussions focus on supporting children through conflict resolution and navigating social situations.
Delivery Platforms: BHEC Campus, On-site, Webcast
Duration: 60 min.
This adult-only program is designed for parents and/or guardians to help with discussing the subject of sex with their child. Topics covered include reproductive system basics, sexually transmitted infections, and suggestions for initiating and maintaining meaningful conversations with your child.
Delivery Platforms: BHEC Campus
Duration: 90 Min.
Byrnes Health Education Center helps students and adults build the confidence and decision-making skills to lead healthy, substance-free lives. Our prevention programs use interactive, age-appropriate lessons that strengthen refusal skills, resilience, and positive choices. Browse our full program lineup in the guide below.
To sign up or learn more, call or email our Director of Education, Lydia Seifert:
Participants analyze the impact of various influences, including hunger and fullness cues, emotions, and stress levels on their nutritional choices. This program also covers healthy eating choices and their connection to blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and the risk of diabetes and heart disease.
Delivery Platforms: BHEC Campus, On-site, Webcast
Duration: 60 mins
This program empowers participants to understand non-modifiable and modifiable risk factors for chronic, non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Participants will explore the most common chronic, NCDs, recognizing signs and symptoms, and lifestyle choices that can help reduce risk.
Delivery Platforms: BHEC Campus, On-site
Duration: 60 Min.
In this program, participants are introduced to the three 'Cs' of digital citizenship: content (what you access), conduct (how you act), and contact (who you communicate with). More specific topics include screen time recommendations, management of social media, and online safety/privacy concerns.
Delivery Platforms: BHEC Campus, On-site
Duration: 60 Min.
This program aims to increase awareness of the risks associated with distracted driving. Types of distractions, state driving laws, and ways to limit distractions on the road are discussed. A distracted driving simulator is used for a hands-on experience.
Delivery Platforms: BHEC Campus, On-site
Duration: 60 Min.
This program encourages participants to make healthy choices when eating at cafeterias, food trucks, convenience stores, or restaurants. Discussions focus on nutrition guidelines and food labels so that participants are empowered to make healthier choices.
Delivery Platforms: BHEC Campus, On-site
Duration: 60 Min.
This program explores the components of physical fitness: body composition, flexibility, muscular strength, muscular endurance, and cardiovascular fitness. Participants learn how diet and exercise can improve their cardiovascular health.
Delivery Platforms: BHEC Campus, On-site, Webcast
Duration: 60 min.
Holidays can be stressful! This program supports participants as they think through their wellness goals for the upcoming holiday. We use spheres of control to frame our thinking as we plan, communicate, and set boundaries, making the holiday more relaxing and enjoyable for all.
Delivery Platforms: BHEC Campus, On-site
Duration: 60 Min.
This program deepens participants’ understanding of the four pathogens responsible for communicable diseases. Participants will learn how pathogens spread and how we can prevent and treat infection through discussion and activities.
Delivery Platforms: BHEC Campus, On-site
Duration: 60 Min.
This program focuses on eating well to improve athletic performance. Participants analyze best sources of macro- and micro-nutrients, determine optimal methods for hydration, and create a plan that will help them reach their goals.
Delivery Platforms: BHEC Campus, On-site, Webcast
Duration: 60 min.
This program educates participants on types and sources of sugar and supports an understanding of how sugar intake impacts blood glucose levels. They are provided with strategies for evaluating sugar content in foods and recommendations for balanced consumption. The long- term health effects of over-consumption are addressed.
Delivery Platforms: BHEC Campus, On-site
Duration: 60 Min.
This program defines stress and identifies many short and long-term effects that stress can have on the body. Participants learn practical and proven techniques to manage stress in their own life.
Delivery Platforms: BHEC Campus, On-site
Duration: 60 Min.
In this program, participants learn about common communication styles and the value of assertive communication. Through self-reflection and discussion, participants practice using assertive communication techniques.
Delivery Platforms: BHEC Campus, On-site, Webcast
Duration: 60 Min.
This program explores the basic anatomy of the spine and common causes of back injury and muscle strain. Participants are provided with tips for prevention, proper sitting, standing, sleeping, and lifting and wil learn stretches for a healthy back, shoulders, arms, and wrists.
Delivery Platforms: BHEC Campus, On-site, Webcast
Duration: 60 min.
Participants learn about the key aspects of building a comprehensive plan for a healthy lifestyle while considering strategies to enhance various dimensions of wellness.
Delivery Platforms: BHEC Campus, On-site, Webcast
Duration: 60 min.
