resources for COPING DURING the COVID-19 pandemic
Here is a list I have created and will continue to add to. While this list compiles some of my favorite resources, please note that there may be some items or links on other websites that I haven’t personally vetted. I hope these resources help you find a greater sense of calm and peace. Enjoy!
Calm the mind and nervous system
Meditation App with free content for day and night: Headspace
Another nice resource for free guided meditations: MARC at UCLA
Guide to Online Yoga classes: YOGI TIMES Guide to Online Yoga- many with free trials
TEDx Talk that explains how to keep the brain positive: Dr. Rick Hanson at TEDxMarin 2013
My blogs on calming the nervous system (these were written pre-pandemic, however are especially apt now):
How to Calm an Exploding Brain
Creating an Emotional Survival Kit
For Families
Wonderful talking points for small children from the Fred Rogers group:
Helping Children with Tragic Events in the News
Great advice for families at home from my colleague:
10 Tips for Families Navigating COVID-19 Together at Home by Megan Bearce, LMFT, LLC
Sites with additional Mental Health Resources
Government Resources:
LA County Department of Mental Health
CDC: Managing Stress and Anxiety
MHA’s List contains many useful links for all aspects of mental health and wellness:
Help with Addiction
List of Virtual 12-step meetings: Online Meetings
Emergency Hotlines
National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-7233
Crisis Text Line -Text HOME To 741741
To inspire, entertain, and amuse
Funny Books compiled from NPR's Readers
Museum Asks People To Recreate Paintings With Stuff They Can Find at Home
A message from...David Hockney: 'Do remember they can’t cancel the spring'
NYTimes What to do in Quarantine
Finally, Remember: ONE DAY AT A TIME, and THIS TOO SHALL PASS
STAY SAFE AND BE WELL!
WASH YOUR HANDS AND AVOID THE NEWS