THE COLORS OF CALM ph&fax (and the Science Behind It)
STUDENT COUNSELING CENTER OPENS CUTTING-EDGE BIOFEEDBACK & MEDITATION CENTER
A student soaks in the serenity on one of the lava rock beds.
When you walk into the new Biofeedback & Meditation Center inside the Health Pavilion at the University of Indianapolis, it’s like you’re walking into an oasis of serenity amid the hustle and bustle of a busy campus: soothing sounds, soft lighting, and the comforting warmth of beds made from real volcanic lava rock. The purpose of the Center is to not just calm students in the moment but to teach them how to calm themselves and manage stress long after graduation. More than merely a place of peace and serenity—the Biofeedback & Meditation Center (BMC) is a groundbreaking initiative two years in the making, designed to develop skills in emotional regulation throughout life. The BMC, created by UIndy’s Student Counseling Center, is believed to be the first of its kind in the United States to combine meditation coaching by trained clinicians with patented heated lava rock beds
“Combining scientific technology with the art of mindfulness empowers students to discover for themselves the mind-body connection and the control they can have in better managing physical and emotional reactions. For many, this is a transformative experience for life.” It all started when Miller visited Urban Meditation’s studio in Indianapolis several times and was impressed with her own results. She quickly imagined how replicating the ambiance of warm lava rock, lighting, and focused meditations could benefit the planned BMC and create a unique state-of-the-art space unlike any that has been developed before at a university. “Students don’t fit our mission, they are the mission,” said Miller. “Everything is driven by our students, and we want to make all of our resources as accessible as possible. The BMC will enable us to do just that and reach more students.”
and real-time physiological feedback equipment. “I am so excited about this pioneering opportunity because it is a huge advance in our mission to provide holistic wellness for our campus community,” said Dr. Kelly Miller, psychologist and director of the Student Counseling Center. “Students don’t fit our mission, they are the mission. Everything is driven by our students, and we want to make all of our resources as accessible as possible. The BMC will enable us to do just that and reach more students.” —Dr. Kelly Miller, psychologist and director of the Student Counseling Center
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