EIU Health Education Resource Center

Mental Health

Open Sessions for the 2026 Spring 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: TBD

Date & Time: TBD

Location: TBD

Date & Time: TBD

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 First Gen Hub (McAfee 2611) from 5-6 PM

Fill out this form to sign up: TBD

First Session              Date: 3/31                         

Second Session         Date: 4/7

Third Session             Date: 4/14   

Fourth Session           Date: 4/21   

All sessions will be in the First Gen Hub (McAfee 2611) from 5-6 PM                              

Homesickness

Learn about tips to becoming accustomed to college life!

Location: TBD

Date & Time: TBD

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): 

- TBD

- TBD

4 week sessions (all sessions TBD): 

Sign up link: TBD

Dates: TBD

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: 

- TBD

- TBD

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:

- TBD

- TBD

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: https://www.eiu.edu/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

• TBD

- Additional Tabling

• TBD

Help Yourself to Some Relaxation

Happiness Hacks -

https://www.acefitness.org/education-and-resources/lifestyle/blog/7352/happiness-hacks-how-to-boost-your-mood-naturally/

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 -

https://www.acefitness.org/education-and-resources/lifestyle/blog/6554/5-stretches-to-un-desk-your-body/

10-minute AM Yoga Practice -

https://www.acefitness.org/education-and-resources/lifestyle/blog/3546/10-minute-a-m-yoga-practice-to-start-your-day-right/

5 Bedtime Yoga Poses to Relax - 

https://www.acefitness.org/education-and-resources/lifestyle/blog/3501/5-bedtime-yoga-poses-to-relax-and-de-stress/

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.

Project Semicolon: Your Life Matters!

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

Seize the Awkward

Celebrities talk about how to have hard conversations with friends.