Self-Care Resources

Living Well Staff and Residents

During this difficult time we want you to know we genuinely care about your wellbeing - this can’t be overstated. You are demonstrating authentic caring and commitment in ways large and small, day in and day out. We hope these wellbeing resources will help you feel supported as you work to support the residents during this difficult time.

SELF-CARE

• Prioritizing

• Gratitude

• Altruism

• Taking Care of Yourself and Your Loved Ones

• Taking Physical Care of Yourself

MINDFULNESS

• Practice Mindfulness

• Recognizing Positive Moments

• Video: Mindfulness During Challenging Times - webinar with Center Mindfulness and Wellbeing Instructor Mariann Johnson

• Using Relaxation Strategies

COVID-19

• Listen: COVID-19 and Anxiety - interview with Dr. Megan Voss

• Article: Hope in the Time of Coronavirus - interview with Dr. Mary Jo Kreitzer

• Celebrating Our Interconnectedness

• Handling the News and Social Media

• Managing Fear and Anxiety

• Managing Isolation

NATURE

• What are Nature-Based Therapeutics? - 5-minute podcast with Dr. Jean Larson

• Getting Outside

• Video: Forest Awakens - photography by Center Senior Fellow Craig Blacklock

• Video: Great White Birds - photography by Center Senior Fellow Craig Blacklock

• Article: For Mind and Body, Add Time in Nature to Your Virus Prevention Kit - featuring Dr. Jean Larson

• Arboretum Blogs written by Dr. Jean Larson

1. Blog One

2. Blog Two

3. Blog Three

4. Blog Four

5. Blog Five

6. Blog Six

To learn more, go to the Taking Charge of Your Health & Wellbeing website