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Anxiety Reduction Resources for COVID-19 Related Anxiety
Anxiety Reduction Resources for COVID-19 Related Anxiety
This website provides resources for managing anxiety due to the Coronavirus health crisis. It includes questions and responses from mental health experts, free meditations, and provides links to help users "take a break". An excellent resource for teenagers, young adults, parents, and caregivers.
StressReductionActivities.pdfActivities for Stress Reduction
Activities for Stress Reduction
This document includes activities (with instructions) that can be adapted for a variety of ages to help reduce stress. Older children and adolescents may be able to complete some of these activities independently, but younger children will need adult assistance.
The Science of Well-Being Course
The Science of Well-Being Course
This free course by Yale University focuses on happiness and well-being. This resource is suggested for older students, parents, and caregivers.
Scripts for Practicing Mindfulness and Meditation
Scripts for Practicing Mindfulness and Meditation
Use these guided meditation scripts to calm the mind and relax the body. This website has scripts (and audio recordings) for a variety of ages to reduce anxiety promote relaxation.
Stress Management
Stress Management
This website provides strategies that may be helpful in combating stress, especially stress induced by the COVID-19 health crisis.
Anxiety in Children.pdfUnderstanding Anxiety and Helpful Strategies for Anxiety Management
Understanding Anxiety and Helpful Strategies for Anxiety Management
This document describes anxiety, symptoms of anxiety, as well as classroom strategies for managing anxiety. These strategies can be adapted to meet the needs of students in the home environment.
Building Self-Esteem
Building Self-Esteem
This website provides self-esteem building worksheets for kids, teens, and adults. Parents will likely need to assist younger children, while older students may be able to complete these independently. A positive self-image and reduction in negative thoughts will likely reduce negative thoughts and feelings.
The Cosmic Kids! Yoga and Mindfulness YouTube Channel has videos for children three and older. It promotes relaxation and mindfulness for children in the form of engaging, fun videos guided by a children's yoga teacher.
The Down Dog app provides a customizable yoga practice including Intro to Yoga, Yoga, Barre, and 7 Minute Workout. In response to the many school closures taking place, the creators fo the Down Dog app are offering free access until July 1st for all students and teachers (K-12 and college). Students and teachers can sign up using their school email (@elpotters.school).
dealing-with-anxiety.pdfParent Guide: Anxiety
Parent Guide: Anxiety
This handout has tips, strategies, and interventions for working with a child or adolescent that is experiencing anxiety.
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