24-25 Availability: TBD
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
The Sexual Health Program offers sexual health education, called “Sex and Cookies”, to first- and second-year UCLA undergrads and other groups in a relaxed setting. The single session program is taught by medical students, public health, psychology, social welfare, and psych interns who are diverse ethnically, and by sexual orientation and gender. They are trained to go into the dorms and to hold discussions about sexual health, including HIV and STI prevention, reproductive health, high risk places and occasions to avoid (post-exam and graduation parties) and where to obtain preventive devices on campus.
The program has been highly successful for over 10 years and the students appreciate having the opportunity to discuss sexual issues with professionals in training who are not much older but much wiser than they. Preliminary findings from evaluations demonstrate how much the students learn and how much the facilitators learn, as well.
The time commitments vary from 3 to 5 hours per week, but groups are held in the evenings at about 7:00 when students return to the dorm. Facilitators learn how to discuss sex with ease and professionalism to all students, and how to refer them to other campus clinics if need be.
If you have interest, please call 310 825-0193. Dr. Gail Wyatt supervises students and Jenna Alarcon provides training.
DAY, TIME, AND LOCATION: Flexible
HOURS PER WEEK: 3-5, Groups are held in the evenings at about 7:00 PM when students return to the dorm.
FACULTY AND STAFF:
Gail Wyatt, Ph.D., Director
TRAINING PROVIDED:
Psychology interns and other research fellows join the research team, participate in interviewing, coding of qualitative and quantitative data that involve the construction of variables unique to research in this area, write papers, grants and learn how to interface with private and federal agencies. Most important they learn how to think within a cultural paradigm that allows for recognition and integration of diverse beliefs and values in every aspect of academic work and clinical practice.
This is an experience for the intern who has chosen their career path and who wishes to learn how to conduct community-based research, develop a culturally congruent research agenda, cultural competence in clinical care and behavioral science research and the ability to develop lasting partnerships with community and religious organizations. SUPERVISION PROVIDED:
Method of Supervision: Direct Observation and Case Presentation
Format: Individual
Hours Per Week: 1-2
Days and Times: Flexible
Names of Supervisor(s): Gail Wyatt, Ph.D.