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Open Sessions for the 2026 Academic Fall Semester

 

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: Mindful U 9/16 from 5:00-6:00 PM in the Weller Lobby

4 week session starting on 9/29/2026 @ 5 PM in Lawson

Fill out this form to sign up:

 /herc/machform/view.php?id=124707

*Sessions will continue at the same time and location on 10/6, 10/13 & 10/20.

 

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 Session: 9/30/26 @ 5 PM in Lincoln Hall Lower-Level Lobby

Open Session: 10/21/26 @ 5 PM in McKinney Hall Lobby

                                                                                                          

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 Session: 12/2/26 @ 5PM in Andrews Hall Basement

 

ReST

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. 

Fill out this form to sign up: /herc/machform/view.php?id=124707

4 week session starting on 10/27/2026 @ 5 PM in Ford Lobby

*Sessions will continue at the same time and location on 11/3, 11/10 & 11/17

 

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 

  • 10/2/2026: 7pm Union Food Court Table
  • 11/6/2026: 6pm Union Food Court Table
  • 11/18/2026: 5pm Taylor Breezeway 

- Additional Tabling

  • 10/9/2026: Healthy Relationships Tabling 5pm-7pm @Taylor Breezeway
  • 10/28/2026: Stress Management Tabling 4pm-6pm @Taylor Breezeway
  • 11/13/2026: World Kindness Day Tabling 3pm-5pm @Taylor Breezeway
  • 12/4/2026: Don't Stress. Ace that Test Tabling 6pm-8pm @Taylor Breezeway

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:

Âé¶¹¹ú²ú 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.  

Celebrities talk about how to have hard conversations with friends.

 

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Contact Information

Health Education Resource Center

2201 Blair Hall
600 Lincoln Ave.
Charleston, IL 61920
217-581-7786
herc@eiu.edu

Academic Year Hours

8am – 4:30 pm

Summer Hours

8am – 4:30 Monday – Thursday, 8am – 12pm Friday


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