You are Strong and you WILL get through this

WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER

10 Tips to Help You Manage During Quarantine 

  1. Have a daily routine/structure
    1. Balance work and home
    2. Keep things as normal as possible
  2. Limit watching, reading, listening to news
    1. Get info from reputable, trusted sources
    2. Pay attention to your tolerance levels,  too much can be upsetting
  3. Maintain healthy activities
    1. Eat healthy food (plus some treats!)
    2. Exercise/ get out in nature
    3. Have a regular sleep schedule
    4. Limit/avoid use of alcohol or drugs
  4. Stay connected to others
    1. Use audio/video
    2. Do virtual activities together
    3. Be outside in nature w/social distancing
    4. Contact “Warmlines” for non-crisis support
  5. Be kind to yourself
    1. Send yourself loving, positive messages
    2. Practice self-acceptance
    3. Try to have compassion for yourself
  6. Pay attention to your mental health
    1. Recognize when sad or anxious feelings greatly impact your daily activities
    2. Use talk/crisis hotlines, tele-mental health, online support groups
  7. Share positive, hopeful stories and experiences
  8. Find things to be grateful for
  9. BREATHE/PRAY/MEDITATE/BE MINDFUL/RELAX/LAUGH
  10. Reach out for support AND be there for someone else
    1. Access supports: family, friends, mentors, religious/spiritual guides, counselors, virtual support systems …
    2. Find ways to help someone else, check-in with elderly or those who live alone
    3. 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

Coronavirus Sanity Guide  

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