My name is Cynthia Kmety. I am the Mental Health Promotion Coordinator here at the HERC. I am a graduate assistant currently pursuing my Masters degree in Interpersonal Communications with a focus in health studies. Here are some of the resources that I offer, feel free to reach out at herc-mentalhealth@eiu.edu
Introduction to Mindfulness
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.
Sex is Like Pizza. Join us for a fun and interactive presentation about sexuality and consent. This is not your high school health class! Students can expect to have an actual conversation about sex: honestly, openly, and authentically.
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!
Request a Presentation!
If you are interested in a presentation/program in one of these topics:• Homesickness• Sex is Like Pizza• Stress Management• Self-care• Mindfulness University
Fill out a presentation request form: https://www.eiu.edu/herc/program_request.php
ReST 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. Expected benefits include improving physical and emotional health, strengthening relationships and social connection, increasing academic/work performance, managing challenges/difficulties, achieving goals, and reducing stress, anxiety, and depression.
Fill out this form to sign up: See you there!
Classes Dates Time Location
With this 4-session class you will learn how to incorporate mindfulness into your daily life. Mindfulness is simply learning to focus on the mind and awareness in the current moment's activity, and our lives are full of such activities. This class will cover mindfulness skills like dynamic breathing, walking meditation, and eating meditation while encouraging you along your journey to a more mindful you!
Daily Calm | 10 Minute Mindfulness Meditation | Be Present - YouTube
In our 4-week curriculum Mindfulness Classes you will learn mindful skills such as deep breathing, mindful eating, and labeling thoughts and emotions. Mindfulness has been shown to reduce stress, improve sleep, and other great benefits for college students!
Week 1: Intro to Mindfulness, belly breathing, chaotic breathing, body scan meditation
Week 2: Meditation for restless minds, walking meditation, meditation gathas
Week 3: Guided imagery and labeling thoughts
Week 4: Eating meditation and labeling emotions
Sign up here:
Classes Dates Time Location
Mindfulness 1 September 15th @11 Martinsville Room
Mindfulness 2 September 22nd @11 Martinsville Room
Mindfulness 3 September 29th @11 Martinsville Room
Mindfulness 4 October 6th @11 Martinsville Room
Mindfulness 1 October 19th @2 Martinsville Room
Mindfulness 2 October 26th @2 Martinsville Room
Mindfulness 3 November 2nd @2 Martinsville Room
Mindfulness 4 November 9th @2 Martinsville Room
Throughout the semester I will also be around campus hosting tabling events and fun programs. Stop by and check out these exciting events!
Events:
Tabling:
Happiness Hacks -
Beginners Guide to Sun Salutations -
https://www.acefitness.org/education-and-resources/lifestyle/blog/6835/a-beginner-s-guide-to-sun-salutations/
5 Stretches to "Un-desk" your Body -
10-minute AM Yoga Practice -
5 Bedtime Yoga Poses to Relax -
Want to learn more about your mental health? Check out these resources:
Find a variety of on and off campus resources, make an appointment with our counselors, and learn mental health info.
Project Semicolon: Your Life Matters!
Follow this link for information on suicide prevention, mental disorders, and ways to be a mental health advocate.
Celebrities talk about how to have hard conversations with friends.
2201 Blair Hall
600 Lincoln Ave.
Charleston, IL 61920
217-581-7786
herc@eiu.edu
8am – 4:30 pm
8am – 4:30 Monday – Thursday, 8am – 12pm Friday