WELLNESS CORNER
EDUCATOR EDITION (Content created by Kristi Birch, LCSW)
WELLNESS AT HOME
I hope you are all doing well! As we move into this new era of "distance learning", please remember that we are here to support one another as we try to navigate this new landscape. I hope you are taking time to take care of yourselves and your loved ones! We will be sending out a weekly newsletter with information around self-care, both for us as staff members, and our students. Please let me know if there are any particular resources you're interested in, or would like to know more about. Don't hesitate to reach out if you need anything!
Take Care and Be the Best!
PUT YOUR OXYGEN MASK FIRST: ACTIVITIES FOR SELF-CARE
This is a time of uncertainty and change for all of us! Make sure to take care of yourselves first, so we can continue taking care of our families and students.
Take a 10-minute Mindfulness Walk:
https://www.mindful.org/daily-mindful-walking-practice/
Host a Game Party with Friends on Zoom:
https://www.domino.com/content/games-to-play-on-zoom/
Start a Gratitude Journal:
https://www.happyfeed.co/research/what-is-a-gratitude-journal
RECOMMENDED READING:
Managing Anxiety Around Covid-19:
https://www.rulerapproach.org/managing-anxiety-around-covid-19/
THERE'S AN APP FOR THAT!
Calm:
Calm is the #1 app for mindfulness and meditation, and is free to educators!
Hear and Now:
Hear and Now measures your body stress by taking the pulse in your finger through your phone's camera. You can set daily reminders for deep breathing exercises.
Down Dog/Great Yoga Anywhere:
“So that anyone who wants to practice at home can do so, we are making all of our apps - Down Dog, Yoga for Beginners, HIIT, Barre, and 7 Minute Workout - completely free until May 1st.”
NEED SUPPORT?
Our Employee Assistance Program remains available to provide therapeutic and counseling support to you and your family members.
https://www.liveandworkwell.com/content/en/public.html#
Access Code: VEBA
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