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Dear Families,
It is especially important to make sure we are taking care of ourselves and our loved ones in a time that feels uncertain, everchanging, and scary. There are many, many resources out there, so we thought it would be most helpful to share a few of our favorites.
Calm: Child and Adult Wellness Activities - Calm is a popular app focused on Sleep, Meditation and Relaxation. They compiled a free list of content, hand-picked to support mental and emotional wellness through this time. Included in this list, you will find suggestions and videos for meditation, visualizations, grounding exercises and mindfulness activities.
Self-Care in the Time of Coronavirus: For parents, prioritizing your own well-being benefits your whole family - This article from the Child Mind Institute, an organization focused on helping children and families with mental health and learning disabilities, discusses how parents can engage in and prioritize their own self-care. We also encourage you to look through their website, as they now have a COVID-19 resource center that is constantly getting updated with new information and tools.
Well-being Activities for Families - This list of activities was selected based on research to help you look after your mental health and well-being. The activities focus on various themes including gratitude, kindness, resilience, and making connections.
Please know that we continue to be here, so please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Best,
Audrey Lubin, Psy.D.
Lower School Psychologist
audrey.lubin@shefaschool.org
Lauren Coby, Psy.D.
Middle School Psychologist
lauren.coby@shefaschool.org
For children and teens, PositivePsychology.com created a list of activities and exercises for kids that will teach them about mindfulness in a playful way. Here are 25 Fun Mindfulness Activities for Children and Teens.
Posted 5/4/2020
UNICEF teamed up with the Parenting for Lifelong Health initiative to bring parents and caregivers a set of handy tips to help manage this new (temporary) normal.
Posted 5/4/2020
An interesting article about roles versus expectations right now.
Posted 5/4/2020
Infographic of parenting in the time of COVID-19(Disclaimer: We did not create the following slides. While we like the messaging, we absolutely want to include all caretakers. This includes, but is not limited to, fathers, grandparents, aunts/uncles, older siblings, and step-parents who are acting as caretakers right now)
Posted 5/4/2020
Crisis Text Line is free, 24/7 support for those in crisis. Text 741741 from anywhere in the US to text with a trained Crisis Counselor
Posted 5/4/2020
Trouble coping? We’re here to listen and help with problems like stress, depression, anxiety, or drug and alcohol use. For you or someone you care for.
Posted 5/4/2020
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