Wellness Spaces
Need a place to unwind? The CAPS MindBody Lab and Sensory Space on the Denton campus are quiet spaces for any TWU student to decompress, relax, enhance emotional stability, and engage in self-care and wellness practices.
MindBody Lab
The MindBody Lab is a space designed to improve emotional wellbeing and release stress by attending to the reciprocal relationship between our mental, emotional, and physical health. The space consists of the following relaxation tools:
- A meditation egg chair
- Two self-paced biofeedback* software systems
- A massage chair
- A TV screen to play videos of guided breathing or meditation exercises, as well as other relaxing content
*Biofeedback is a mind-body technique that helps people to increase awareness of and learn to control their heart rate, breathing patterns, and muscle responses to improve overall health and wellbeing. The self-paced biofeedback software consists of guided breathing exercises, imagery that changes along with physiological cues, and interactive games. Heart rate variability and coherence are measured through a pulse sensor that can be worn on the finger or ear.
Sensory Space
The Sensory Space is a space designed to offer a soothing and engaging environment for students to regulate their senses, manage their stress, and improve their mood. The space features the following:
- Dim and soothing lighting
- Different multi-sensory fidget tools and objects
- Weighted blankets and stuffed animals
- An essential oil diffuser for aromatherapy
- Various types of comfortable seating
- Visually appealing and calming art
- Sound machines for white noise and/or other comforting sounds
Access These Spaces
These spaces are open to all enrolled students, and you do not have to be a current CAPS client.
You can either call ahead or drop into the CAPS office in Jones Hall 269 on the Denton campus to schedule a 30-minute appointment. Please check in at the CAPS front desk to complete a brief consent form.
Utilization is on a first come, first served basis. Students can schedule two back-to-back appointments for a total of an hour if no one else is using the space. Both spaces can accommodate up to 3 users at a time.
Page last updated 4:48 PM, June 6, 2025