Emotional wellness refers to the recognition, awareness, and acceptance of one’s own
feelings and includes your thoughts, emotions, and ability to adapt to life's challenges.
The emotional dimension focuses on striving for positivity and happiness through an
optimistic approach to life. Emotional wellness inspires self-care, relaxation, stress
reduction and the development of inner strength. It is important to be attentive to
both positive and negative feelings and be able to understand how to handle these
emotions. Emotional wellness also includes the ability to learn and grow from experiences
and encourages autonomy and proper decision-making skills. Emotional wellness doesn't
mean we won't or shouldn't experience difficult emotions, rather, emotional wellness
focuses on using positive coping strategies to assist us in moving through those life
challenges in a healthier and more productive way.
- Learn to become aware of, and accepting of, a wide range of feelings in self and others
- Develop interpersonal and intrapersonal skills to support life-long resiliency in
response to life transitions
- Learn techniques in stress management and mindfulness
- Develop personal decision-making skills based on the integration of thoughts, feelings
and behaviors
| On-Campus Resources and Involvement |
- Hawks Care Resource Centerbelieves you shouldn't have to sacrifice your basic human needs to get an education.
Hawks Care Staff are here to help you connect to campus and community resources to meet those basic
needs so you can focus on your academic goals. Hawks Care includes a campus pantry,
career closet, child care assistance, community resources, kitchnette, technology
loans, and more!
- Counseling Services at Harper College provides support to students in three main areas: Personal, Career,
and Educational. Whether you need help fine-tuning your goals, tips for motivation
and stress relief, support in navigating personal challenges, or strategies to improve
your success habits, we’re here to help. Services are available individually, in workshops,
and in small group formats, all free of charge for currently enrolled, credit seeking
adult Harper students. For more information, call 847-925-6393.
- LifeSpeak is a health, wellness and professional development platform to give Harper employees
and their families instant access to expert advice on a wide range of topics.
- Sound Meditation: Join meditation facilitator Jay Taylor on the below dates for an experience in sound
and music. Lie down, get comfortable, and engage with the powerful frequencies of
the crystal singing bowls. As the sound evolves, practice the art of acceptance and
become aware of sensations, thoughts, emotions, and memories that arise and give way
to a deep state of relaxation. No skills, abilities, or beliefs are required to participate
and/or benefit from the experience. You may bring a yoga mat, blanket, and/or a pillow;
chairs are also available. Sign up is required at: Sound Meditation: Fall 2025 – Fill out form
- WellTrack is a free resource that is available to all Harper students. WellTrack is a self-guided
and interactive way to manage your mental well-being. It is an online tool designed
to help you understand your feelings of stress, anxiety, or depression. WellTrack
is confidential, anonymous, and secure.
