April 7, 1998 Contact John R. Crosiar (541) 346-3135 EUGENE--Vandalism, body image and alternative highs are among topics for workshops and seminars organized by the University of Oregon Substance Abuse Prevention Program (SAPP) during April and May. The lone off-campus session, "Body Image: America's Obsession with Perfection," is slated from 8 a.m. to 4:50 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, May 8-9, in the Wheeler Pavilion at the Lane County Fairgrounds, 796 W. 13th Ave. The seminar will explore the ways in which men and women develop their sense of body image, from pre-school through adulthood. Keynote speaker for "America's Obsession with Perfection" is Holly Miller of Indianapolis, Ind., a nationally renowned eating disorder expert. A former athlete who struggled with compulsive over-eating, bulimia and anorexia, she now specializes in eating disorders among teens, athletes and Greek organizations on college campuses. Miller offers life skills, stengths and strategies for helping friends, clients, family members or individuals heal from negative body imaging. She also provides practical, positive intervention and treatment solutions for overcoming negative messages and promoting healthy, positive body images. The remainder of the spring SAPP series offers one- and two-credit sessions, all scheduled from 8 a.m. to 4:50 p.m. on the UO campus. Each of the one-credit workshops will be held in Room 180 of Prince Lucien Campbell Hall, 1415 Kincaid St., and the two-credit seminars will be held in Room 150 of Columbia Hall, 1215 E. 13th Ave. The one-credit on-campus workshops include: "Recovery and Relapse," set for Saturday, April 25. Tom Favreau, an adjunct instructor, will define the physiological, psychological, clinical and personal dynamics of intervention and recovery from alcohol and other drugs. Tools learned in this session will prepare participants for living or working with people in recovery from chemical addictions. "Gender, Health and Violence," is on Sunday, April 26. Leslie Hall, an adjunct instructor, will explore the gender-based violence that people encounter and its affects on their physical and psychological health, self-confidence and ability to support themselves or a family economically. "Resiliency," taught by adjunct instructor Judy Vergamini on Saturday, May 2, will examine various aspects of resiliency and what one can do to promote it in oneself and others. Participants will learn about the inter-related affects of environment, nature and nurture in the development of resilient children. "Homophobia in the U.S." is set for Saturday, May 30. Paul Cody, a consultant from the University of New Hampshire, will examine homophobia and its social impact in this country. Participants will discuss blatant and subtle messages about homophobia as portrayed through the media and other social venues. The two-credit on-campus seminars, both taught by adjunct instructor Mel Jackson, include: "Vandalism: A Community Approach" set for Saturday and Sunday, April 18-19. It will take a close look at vandalism, the conditions and behaviors that motivate the vandal and the responses that society can take to deal with vandalism, including effects on society, choices and consequences, and vandal-proofing property. "Alternative Highs" set for Saturday and Sunday, May 16-17, will teach ways to generate natural endorphins through outdoor experiences and adventure recreation while examining the many possibilities of "highs" attainable without using alcoholic or other drugs. Each of the UO conferences offers one or two units of college credit for undergraduate students. Community professionals and others also are welcome. Registration for each two-credit seminar is $80 and for one-credit workshops, $35. Early registration is strongly encouraged. For information, browse http://darkwing.uoregon.edu/~kwiant/courses_spring98.html#workshops or call Miki Mace, UO Substance Abuse Prevention Program coordinator, (541) 346-3397. -30- #P-2199/Local/eb