WELCOME

Breathe : to pause and rest before continuing

SELF CARE

“Emotional well being is a positive sense of well being which enables an individual to be able to function in society and meet the demands of everyday life; people in good mental health have the ability to recover effectively from illness, change or misfortune.” Mental Health Foundation

Deep Breathing Exercise:

Helpful Resources to support emotional well-being:

Headspace: is a stress, meditation, relaxation, and sleep app, free with NPI provider number.

Shine: Calm Anxiety & Stress offers a special toolkit for COVID-19 anxiety, with a free app that offers guided relaxation and meditations, daily motivational messages, and an "ask an expert" section

Road to Resilience Podcast: Stories and insights to help you thrive in a challenging world. From fighting burnout and trauma, to building resilient families and communities.

Brene Brown, Unlocking Us Podcast: author Brené Brown unpacks and explores the experiences of being human, from the bravest moments to the most brokenhearted.

Positive Psychology: “Positive psychology is the study of conditions and processes that contribute to flourishing or optimal functioning of people, groups, and institutions. ”Gable and Haidt, 2005

CONNECT

“Connection is why we’re here; it is what gives us purpose and meaning to our lives.” Brene Brown

Tips for connecting during social distancing:

1. Phone call or video call your family/friends.

2. Continue regular therapy through telehealth.

3. Watch a comedy.

4. Join an online class.

5. Reconnect with your family.

AFFIRMATIONS

I am superior to negative thoughts and low actions.

My ability to conquer my challenges is limitless

I am courageous and I stand up for myself

Today, I abandon my old habits and take up new, more positive ones

Though these times are difficult, they are only a short phase of life

My fears of tomorrow are simply melting away