Welcome in. King University’s Virtual Calm Room is a quiet corner where students, faculty, and staff can pause, breathe, and reset. There’s no right way to use it. Stay a minute or stay a while.
Slow your breathing
Slow breathing tells your body it's safe to settle. Follow the circle for a minute or two, or as long as feels good.
Ground yourself: 5-4-3-2-1
When thoughts are racing, your senses can bring you back to right now. Take each step at your own pace.
5 things you can see
Look around. Name five things you can see.
Prefer to be talked through it? Watch a guided version(opens in a new tab)
Listen awhile
Put on some headphones, pick a scene, and let it play in the background while you rest or work.
Nature and ambient sounds
Music for focus and reflection
Keep going
Mindful coloring
Print a coloring page and give your hands something slow and quiet to do.
Printable pages (opens in a new tab)Talk with a counselor
Meet with a licensed professional counselor at the King University Counseling Center. Call (423) 652-4742 or schedule online.
Let's talkNeed help right now?
Call or text 988 any time, day or night. On campus, call Campus Safety at 423-652-4333.
Crisis resources