Creating spaces on campuses where students
can feel comfort and peace is essential to health
promotion (Pender, Murdaugh, & Parsons,
2006). These spaces may alleviate some of the
outside forces affecting these individuals and
reduce negative external influences described in
the human ecology model. Providing a place to
meditate and relax has profound implications for
health. With the appropriate guidance, students
can replace negative behaviors such as overeating
and alcohol use with experiences that
will result in a healthier lifestyle (Fredrickson,
2003). Thus, the SRR allows students the
opportunity to interface with Health Services
staff as well as provides the latter with the ability to assess students
who may need additional intervention and referrals to promote health
and well-being.