Located within the front lobby of Counseling & Psychological Services, the Center for Well-Being offers a quiet space to relax. Whether you have a few minutes or a few hours, there is something for everyone, so come in and explore! The Center for Well-Being is open Monday – Friday, 8 am- 4:30 pm, and until 7 pm on Mondays and Tuesdays. It is located on the 4th floor of the Calpulli Center, Room 4401.
One of the most famous highlights of the Center for Well-Being is the Alpha Chamber, or “Egg Chair”. This comfortable egg-shaped chair with built-in speakers is set up in front of a TV, where you can watch a video of your choice from our library of options. The video choices consist of varying topics to promote personal growth and relaxation by increasing alpha waves in the brain. You can choose to use the egg chair that is located within the Center for Well-Being, or you can reserve our private egg chair ahead of time by scheduling with the front desk at Counseling & Psychological Services. Videos can be checked out at the front desk, and include titles such as “Ambient Calm”, “California Zen”, “Waterfalls”, and “Inspiring Moments for Soothing Stress Relief”.
Another great resource in the Center for Well-Being are the new Heartmath, emWave2 Stress Erasers. emWave technology is an innovative approach to improving wellness and facilitating personal growth, based on learning to change your heart rhythm pattern to create coherence; a scientifically measurable state characterized by increased order and harmony in our psychological and physiological processes. Come relax in our Center for Well-Being and use this technology to decrease stress and increase performance!
In addition to the above-mentioned resources, the Center for Well-Being also has a large selection of books and pamphlets on various topics related to health and wellness, hands-on activities that promote relaxation and stress reduction, and even an electronic massage chair – yes, a massage chair - that’s available to all SDSU students!! As exams draw nearer, now is the perfect time to prioritize self-care strategies such as relaxation and stress management, so come by the Center for Well-Being and check it out!
Did You Know?
Counseling & Psychological Services offers free and confidential counseling to students at SDSU. Counselors are available to speak with you by phone Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm (619-594-5220).
Supporting Ourselves and each Other
One major component of being a successful student is making sure that you are taking care of yourself, and maintaining balance in your life. In order to maintain focus and concentration for all of the classes you are taking, it is important to make sure that your health – both physical and emotional – is functioning at an optimal level.
It may surprise you to learn that in a recent study of SDSU students, 37% reported that they needed help for mental or emotional problems in the past year. Unfortunately, many of these students don’t end up seeking out help or support for what they are going through. There are a number of reasons why students don’t seek support for mental health concerns, including fear of being judged, misperceptions around counseling, not knowing who to talk to, and feeling as though their problems aren’t significant enough. We know that when students are struggling emotionally, they are also likely to struggle academically, as well as in other areas, like physical health and relationships.
If you are having difficulty motivating or staying focused as a result of stress or emotional difficulties, keep in mind that help and support are available. Counseling & Psychological Services offers free and confidential counseling to SDSU students. Remember that students attend counseling to address a variety of concerns, and there is nothing too insignificant to benefit from this type of support! In addition, consider implementing more balance in your life by making time for enjoyable, relaxing activities on a regular basis. Make sure you have time each day to take a break from thinking about school, and schedule times in your week to participate in activities that are completely unrelated to your studies.
Keep in mind that if 37% of SDSU students are reporting mental health or emotional problems in the past year, it is likely that someone you know may be struggling as well. If you notice a friend acting differently, isolating, not going to classes, making statements that are concerning, increasing their use of alcohol or drugs, or seeming more irritable or moody, say something. Express concern to your friend, let them know you are there for them, and offer to assist them in connecting with resources. Silence or avoidance should not be an option when it comes to taking care of ourselves and each other.
