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Mental Health

Open Sessions for the 2025 Fall Semester

The Art of Belonging

The Art of Belonging is a one-hour workshop that brings people together with “connecting through colors” activities. Program participants have a chance to explore and grow their creative intelligence as they discover how color can express and reflect moods and emotions. 

Location: Lawson Hall

Date & Time: 9/23 @ 5:30PM

Location: MLK Jr. Union's Paris Room (3rd floor)

Date & Time: 10/9 @ 5:30PM

Resiliency

Survive and Thrive is a 4-week curriculum that offers a careful selection of evidence-based exercises to build coping skills and promote thriving. The ReST philosophy is that there are many routes to achieving greater resiliency. All sessions will be in the MLK Jr Union's Greenup room (3rd floor) from 6-7 PM

Fill out this form to sign up: /herc/machform/view.php?id=108316

First Session              Date: 10/28                              

Second Session         Date: 11/4

Third Session             Date: 11/11   

Fourth Session           Date: 11/18   

All sessions will be in the MLK Jr Union's Greenup room (3rd floor) from 6-7 PM                                  

Homesickness

Learn about tips to becoming accustomed to college life!

Location: MLK Jr. Union's Effingham Room (3rd floor)

Date & Time: 9/4 @ 5:30

Introduction to Mindfulness

Mindfulness is a non-judgmental practice that involves being aware of your mind, body, and surroundings. This presentation will teach you the history of mindfulness and a few skills to get you started in your practice!

Single Sessions (AKA Mindful U): 

- 9/18 @ 5:30 in MLK Jr Union's Effingham Room (3rd floor)

- 10/2 @ 5:30 in MLK Jr Union's Effingham Room (3rd floor)

4 week sessions (all sessions in MLK Jr Union's Paris Room on the 3rd floor starting @ 5:30 PM): 

Sign up link: /herc/machform/view.php?id=108017

Dates: 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21

Self Care

We must prioritize ourselves and continuously take care of our well-being throughout the school year! This fun session provides tips, tricks, and activities that allow us to find what's best for our personal self care.

Open Sessions: 

- 9/25 @ 5:30 in MLK Jr Union's Effingham Room (3rd floor)

- 10/23 @ 5:30 in MLK Jr Union's Effingham Room (3rd floor)

Stress Management

Stress Management. Don't stop stressing! Stress is a part of our everyday lives. Come learn skills and strategies to help you manage your stress levels. We'll chat about time management, self-care, mindfulness, and much more!

Open Sessions:

- 9/11 @ 5:30 in McKinney Hall Lobby

- 12/4 @ 5:30 in MLK Jr Union's Effingham Room (3rd floor)

Request a Presentation!

If you are interested in a presentation/program in one of these topics:
• Homesickness
• Stress Management
• Self-care
• Mindfulness University

Fill out a presentation request form: /herc/program_request.php

Out and About!

Throughout the semester I will also be around campus hosting tabling events and fun programs. Stop by and check out these exciting events!

Tabling: 

- Self-Care Corner

• 9/5, 9/19, 10/3, 10/24, 11/7, and 11/14 all dates are in Taylor Hall Breezeway from 11 AM to 1 PM

- Additional Tabling

• Suicide Prevention
  • 9/9 from Noon-2PM @ Coleman Hall (weather pending)
• World Mental Health Day
  • 10/10 from 11 AM-1 PM @ Taylor Hall Breezeway
• Ghosting/Healthy Relationships
  • 10/30 from Noon-2PM @ MLK Jr Union
• Stress Awareness tabling
  • 11/6 from Noon-2 PM @ MLK Jr Union
• World Kindness Day 
  • 11/13 from Noon-2 PM @ MLK Jr Union
• Don't Stress, Ace that Test Tabling
  • 12/2 from Noon-2 PM @ MLK Jr Union

Help Yourself to Some Relaxation

Happiness Hacks -

Beginners Guide to Sun Salutations -

5 Stretches to "Un-desk" your Body -

10-minute AM Yoga Practice -

5 Bedtime Yoga Poses to Relax - 

Available Resources

Want to learn more about your mental health? Check out these resources:

EIU Counseling Clinic

Find a variety of on and off campus resources, make an appointment with our counselors, and learn mental health info.

Follow this link for information on suicide prevention, mental disorders, and ways to be a mental health advocate.  

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