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Relaxation Room

Relaxation room in Counseling and Testing.

Purpose

Located in the University Counseling and Wellness Center, the Calm Waters Relaxation Room is a private, quiet space to develop and practice relaxation skills to enhance overall well-being. This is one space on campus to simply rest, breathe, and relax with no agenda. All USA students are welcome.

Resources Available

  • Massage chair
  • Leather Recliners
  • Meditation chairs & Floor cushions
  • Heated Eye Massagers
  • Core Meditation Trainer: Meditation Device for Relaxation, Stress Relief, and Anxiety Relief
  • Sensate Relaxation Device - for Immediate Calm and Long-Term Stress Resilience
    * Relaxation and meditation audio tracks included in Meditation & Relaxation devices
  • Light therapy lamp
  • Essential oils diffuser
  • Buddha board: painting with water
  • Adult coloring books and colored pencils
  • Sand garden
  • Yoga mats

Appointments/Reservations & Availability

The relaxation room is available by appointment/reservation only. It is open Monday through Thursday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with a lunch break between 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM, and closed on Fridays. Same-day appointments may be available. Students may drop by the UCWC or call us at 251-460-7051 to schedule a time for their session. For additional inquiries, please email Rhena Baxter at rlbaxter@southlabama.edu.

Utilization & Policies

The room can be reserved for 30-minute sessions at a time. Utilization of the space is capped at 3 students per time slot. All students must CHECK IN and OUT with our Relaxation Room staff located in Office 221.

Additional Policies

  • No food, gum, or drinks (other than water) are allowed in the Relaxation Room
  • All devices checked out for use while in the Relaxation Room must be returned to the Student Worker in Office 221, where you checked in, when done
  • Devices may only be used according to the instructions
  • Issues with any devices or furniture must be reported to the Student Worker or front desk staff at the University Counseling and Wellness Center
  • All students using the Relaxation Room will respect one another’s privacy and personal space while in the room 

Drop-in Workshops & Room Tours

Throughout the semester, multiple drop-in workshops will be offered in the Calm Waters Relaxation Room (dates and times to be determined). These workshops, led by UCWC staff, will focus on Mindfulness and/or Stress Management. Participants will engage in exercises designed to teach mindfulness skills that can be applied in everyday life and will also have the opportunity to become familiar with the tools available in the relaxation room.

Room Tours for Student Groups

In addition to the workshops, tours for student groups are available by appointment. These tours are designed to introduce students to the relaxation room and its resources, helping them to understand how they can use the space to manage stress and practice mindfulness.

If you would like to request a specific workshop or schedule a tour, please contact Rhena Baxter at rlbaxter@southalabama.edu.