Virtual Resources for COVID-19
In light of these uncertain times, FEAP is pleased to share resources we have collected and created for you, our FEAP customers, in support of your mental and emotional wellness.
We have divided these resources by audience group (all, managers, healthcare workers) and again by resource type (webinar, podcast, video, etc.) so that you can easily find what you’re looking for.
Please check back regularly, as we will be adding to and rotating these resources.
UVA FEAP on the Fly: COVID Parenting
“We have to Reframe Our Parenting to Meet the Demands of a Pandemic”
UVA FEAP on the Fly: Parenting Tips
“Our Children’s Emotional Needs May Change During a Time of Uncertainty”
UVA FEAP on the Fly: Caregiver Tips
Tips on how to keep your loved one safe and connected
UVA FEAP on the Fly: Cultivating Resilience in a Time of Anxiety & Uncertainty
By Ken Horne, LCSW
Summoning Our Wisest Self
12-minute video produced by FEAP staff in response to COVID-19
Hosting and Leading Productive Remote Meetings
By Anna DeLong, LCSW, CEAP, Mindfulness Teacher
Managing a Prolonged Challenge
By Anna DeLong, LCSW, CEAP, Mindfulness Teacher
Love in the Time of Concern
By Deb Early, LPC, ideas taken from “Elite Daily”
Online Contemplative and Ashtanga Yoga Classes—Spring 2020
We have transitioned our drop-in classes to an online platform! All classes are free and open to the public.
Compassionate Care Initiative Virtual Classes
Join us for live, online free, weekly, virtual drop-ins in yoga, guided meditation, “office hours” with Kenny the Therapy Dog, and more. Zoom links will be sent to registrants before each session. Check out the calendar and register for whatever inspires you! Check back often, as we will be adding more offerings and resources in the coming days!
What is Mindfulness and Why Should I Care?
Watch this recorded webinar hosted by FEAP and Hoos Well at any time!
Not Losing Our Minds and Hearts When We Most Need Them: Mindfulness, Healing, and Wisdom in a time of COVID-19
With Jon Kabat-Zinn, PhD, professor of medicine emeritus at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, founder of the Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Health Care, and Society and its world-renowned Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Clinic.
Watch the recorded session:
YouTube
Facebook
Flourishing in Your Life
Recorded Webinar
This engaging seminar with Mary Sherman, LCSW, CEAP, will explore tips and tools to go from surviving to flourishing using information from the PERMA-V model of Flourishing developed by Martin Seligman with the addition of Vitality by Emiliya Zhivotovskaya.
Resilience Resources
Evidence Based Practices for Resilient Grieving, Optimism, Daily Progress, Embracing Growth, Social Connection, & Achieving Goals
“Coronavirus Anxiety Workbook”
How to Develop Resilience During Difficult Times
Meditation Practices
Brief guided meditations created by FEAP on SoundCloud to help you summon and strengthen your wise, calm, and compassionate self.
Five Finger Exercise
This technique is great for lessening anxiety, relaxing, and building confidence. On top of that, It only takes a few minutes to learn!
Unlocking Us
Podcast from Brene Brown
Simple Steps for Coronavirus Anxiety
Brief video from Jud Brewer on YouTube
Antidote for COVID-19 Induced Anxiety
Brief video from Jud Brewer on YouTube
“We’re Going to be OK”
Children’s Book on “Staying Safe, Healthy, & Optimistic During the COVID-19 Pandemic,” by Dr. Ebony Jade Hilton & Dr. Leigh-Ann Webb, Illustrated by Ashleigh Corrin Webb
Social (Media) Distancing and Good (News) Hygiene: Five Ways to Stop “Stress Contagion”
Appearing on the Whole Health Life blog
How to Protect Your Mental Health During a Quarantine
Appearing in UVA Today
COVID-19 and Our Pets
Appearing in Radio IQ, WVTF
Community Resources Specialist
UVA employees can receive help in meeting basic needs such as housing, clothing, utilities, and food, as well as assistance with personal budgeting and finance strategies.
eM Life
All employees and spouses can receive free access to eM Life, an online mindfulness platform that can be applied to everyday life and chronic conditions to promote health, happiness, stress management and self-care. The evidence-backed eM Life platform includes online and mobile interactive sessions, on-demand content, applied mindfulness practices, an expert-led community, and more.
For Leaders: Supporting Your Staff During the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
by the National Center for PTSD, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Moral Injury in Healthcare Workers on the Frontlines of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak
by the National Center for PTSD, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Tips for Providing Support to Others During the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak
by the National Center for PTSD, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Stay Calm and Reduce Fear During the Pandemic
Tip Sheet
Hosting and Leading Productive Remote Meeting
By Anna DeLong, LCSW, CEAP, Mindfulness Teacher
How to Lead with Mental Health in Mind
Appearing in Forbes
Managing Stress
5 Tips for Leaders
Team Social Undistancing
Learn more about leading remotely
University of Virginia Volunteer Tutoring Network, K-12 Students at the School of Medicine in partnership with Madison House have created the UVA Volunteer Tutoring Network, a free virtual tutoring service for children of healthcare workers at UVA Hospital and other clinics/nursing homes in Charlottesville and Albemarle County. Graduate students and faculty volunteers within the University of Virginia community are matched with K-12 students based on their indicated subject needs and meet through online videoconferencing with periodic follow up by program coordinators and teachers. Please Click Here to Sign Up or please contact: uvavolunteertutoring@gmail.com for more information.
Mental health and psychosocial considerations during the COVID-19 outbreak
World Health Organization
Be Wise Stress Continuum
Be Wise to Reduce Stress Poster
eM Life
All employees and spouses can receive free access to eM Life, an online mindfulness platform and app that can be applied to everyday life and chronic conditions to promote health, happiness, stress management and self-care. The evidence-backed eM Life platform includes online and mobile interactive sessions, on-demand content, applied mindfulness practices, an expert-led community, and more.
Ten Percent Happier
This app offers a free Coronavirus Sanity Guide, guided meditations for Coronavirus Responders, along with a podcast, talks and newsletter on how to handle coronavirus anxiety. If you are a healthcare worker and are not currently subscribed to Ten Percent Happier, you can receive free access to the app by emailing care@tenpercent.com for instructions.
Headspace
The Headspace app is offering free access to Headspace Plus for all US healthcare professionals working in public health settings.
Calm
Enjoy free resources from Calm.
Back to School Virtual Resources
By ReadyKids
Tips for Surviving Remote School
by Devorah Heitner, PhD, author of Screenwise
Tips for Setting Up School at Home
Suggestions for bringing up the topic of the pull of cellphones during online class time without igniting defensiveness and debating.
How to Proactively Prepare for Distance Learning
by Jenny Anderson for the New York Times
How to Protect Your Family’s Privacy During Remote Learning
By Christina Caron for the New York Times
Wide Open School
Powered by Common Sense Media. Helps families and educators find trusted resources to enrich and support distance learning. Students can access free, high-quality learning activities across subjects, all in one place.
Back to School Planning
Checklists to Guide Parents, Guardians, and Caregivers from the CDC.
Virtual Learning: 5 Tips for Working Parents
By Katie McCallum
Understood.org
Back to school resources for parents of all students, including those with Attentional and Learning Disabilities
“We’re Going to be OK“
Children’s Book on “Staying Safe, Healthy, & Optimistic During the COVID-19 Pandemic,” by Dr. Ebony Jade Hilton & Dr. Leigh-Ann Webb, Illustrated by Ashleigh Corrin Webb
A Few Guidelines & Tips for Parenting During a Pandemic
Guidelines for Parenting During a Pandemic
University of Virginia Volunteer Tutoring Network, K-12
Students at the School of Medicine in partnership with Madison House have created the UVA Volunteer Tutoring Network, a free virtual tutoring service for children of healthcare workers at UVA Hospital and other clinics/nursing homes in Charlottesville and Albemarle County. Graduate students and faculty volunteers within the University of Virginia community are matched with K-12 students based on their indicated subject needs and meet through online videoconferencing with periodic follow up by program coordinators and teachers. Please Click Here to Sign Up or please contact: uvavolunteertutoring@gmail.com for more information.
UVA FEAP on the Fly: COVID Parenting
“We have to Reframe Our Parenting to Meet the Demands of a Pandemic”
UVA FEAP on the Fly: Parenting Tips
“Our Children’s Emotional Needs May Change During a Time of Uncertainty.”
Wide Open School
PreK to Grade 12 Arts & Music, Reading & Writing, Science, & Emotional Well Being Resources & Curriculum for Families & Educators
Mindfulness for Kids and Families
Fun, Activity Based Mindful Games for the Whole Family, by Susan Kaiser Greenland
“My Hero is You: How Kids Can Fight COVID-19”
A Storybook for Children by Helen Patuck & IASC Inter-Agency Standing Committee
Social Distancing, Online Learning, and Why Being Bored is a Sacred Act for Kids
Blog post from Brene Brown
How to Talk to Kids about the Coronavirus
Appearing in the Child Mind Institute
How to Talk to Kids about the Coronavirus
Appearing in PBS
How You and Your Kids Can De-Stress During Coronovirus
Appearing in PBS
Young Children at Home During the COVID-19 Outbreak: The Importance of Self-Care
Appearing in Zero to Three
How to Home-School like a Pro and Survive in the Process
Appearing in KidsInTheHouse
Suddenly We’re all Homeschoolers. What? You Weren’t trained for this?
Blog post from Aha! Parenting
Resources for Supporting Children’s Emotional Well-being during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Appearing in Child Trends
Common Sense Media’s Best of List for Kids
Best of List for Kids Movies, Apps, Books, Websites, TV Shows, Games, & Resources etc.
Support Groups for Teens
Telehealth Support Groups are available for Teens, Call for info.
Does Your Child or Teen Need Support?
Telehealth Counseling is available for Children or Families, Call or Text
Resources for Parents from People Places
View a list of educational, recreational, and at home play ideas for kids of all ages.
Mind Yeti
Mindfulness-based cartoons for children
