You are Strong and you WILL get through this
WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER
10 Tips to Help You Manage During Quarantine
- Have a daily routine/structure
- Balance work and home
- Keep things as normal as possible
- Limit watching, reading, listening to news
- Get info from reputable, trusted sources
- Pay attention to your tolerance levels, too much can be upsetting
- Maintain healthy activities
- Eat healthy food (plus some treats!)
- Exercise/ get out in nature
- Have a regular sleep schedule
- Limit/avoid use of alcohol or drugs
- Stay connected to others
- Use audio/video
- Do virtual activities together
- Be outside in nature w/social distancing
- Contact “Warmlines” for non-crisis support
- Be kind to yourself
- Send yourself loving, positive messages
- Practice self-acceptance
- Try to have compassion for yourself
- Pay attention to your mental health
- Recognize when sad or anxious feelings greatly impact your daily activities
- Use talk/crisis hotlines, tele-mental health, online support groups
- Share positive, hopeful stories and experiences
- Find things to be grateful for
- BREATHE/PRAY/MEDITATE/BE MINDFUL/RELAX/LAUGH
- Reach out for support AND be there for someone else
- Access supports: family, friends, mentors, religious/spiritual guides, counselors, virtual support systems …
- Find ways to help someone else, check-in with elderly or those who live alone
- Donate money or goods to others in need
WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER AND WE WILL GET THROUGH IT
If you would like the support of the Trinity counselor, please contact Anne at cosimanoa@triniydc.edu
RESOURCES FOR COPING WITH Covid-19
MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS HELP
The National Helpline. That’s 1-800-662-4357.
Disaster Distress Helpline 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746
Integral Care, a hotline in 15 languages. They’re at 512-472-HELP
The Crisis Text Line by texting TALK to 741741
Warmline Directory (non-crisis support)
ARTICLES
Taking Care of Your Emotional Health
Coronavirus Anxiety: Coping with Stress, Fear & Worry
G.L.A.D. Technique for Negative Thinking
APPS for your phone – many have free versions or free trial has been extended during pandemic
Calm: For anxiety & stress, sleep difficulties
Headspace: Guided meditation and mindfulness
Stop, Breathe, Think: Compassion & mindfulness meditations
Booster Buddy: Helps teens and young adults manage their mental health
Colorfly: Coloring books for relaxation
Shine: Daily resources for anxiety
Wysa: When you just need to talk
Dark Noises: plays noises & nature sounds to help you sleep, focus, relax
Down Dog: free workouts-yoga, barre, 7 min workouts, high intensity
#Self Care: encouraging words and relaxing tasks
Planet Fitness: Free workouts
Nod: strengthen your connections from near & far
Moodpath: help with depression & anxiety
I am-Positive Affirmations
If you would like the support of the Trinity counselor, please contact Anne at cosimanoa@triniydc.edu