The COVID-19 pandemic has changed all of our lives in ways that none of us could have predicted. As we begin to adapt to new routines, habits, and ways of being, it is important to take time to reflect on what these changes mean for us, and what we can take away from this shared experience. This uncertain period certainly creates anxiety and makes it difficult to manage stress. However, it also provides us with a unique opportunity to strengthen and improve upon various skills, as well as explore and discover new methods of self-care.
We here at myTherapyNYC are committed to helping you do exactly that and providing therapeutic support along the way. All of our therapists are continuing to see clients through teletherapy services, and as we social distance from one another, we are all working hard to find new and creative ways to interact with clients and provide consistent quality care to our community.
That’s why we put together this list of resources with topics ranging from mindfulness to parenting to dealing with anxiety. These are resources that we ourselves are using to navigate this difficult time and that we recommend to clients based on their emerging needs. If you find yourself struggling right now, we hope these suggestions will help you.
Resources for managing stress and anxiety
Managing Corona Virus Anxiety – Expert Tips and Strategies
National Alliance on Mental Illness-NYC
NAMI-NYC helps families and individuals affected by mental illness build better lives through education, support, and advocacy.
A number of resources and tools ranging from meditation to self care for anxiety and mental health during a global crisis.
A free 24/7 help line that connects you to a crisis counselor.
Brene Brown Podcast – “Unlocking Us”
Brene Brown discusses her strategies for staying calm during these difficult times versus shutting down.
myTherapyNYC Ask a Therapist: How to Manage Mental Health During a Pandemic
A podcast that talks about the current crisis and how we can help our community.
Talkspace’s coronavirus resource hub includes a number of features by licensed therapists discussing anxiety around COVID-19.
Reframing “Social” Distancing as “Physical” Distancing
An article by Kenneth E. Miller about the importance of staying connected to one another during this time of crisis and quarantine.
Protecting Your Family from COVID-19 by Dr. Price
Self-care Resources
App offering number of guided yoga and other quick exercises to help you manage stress. The app is free until May 1st.
Coursera offers free online classes and courses affiliated with universities and established companies.
Offers 30 day free trial for audio books.
Working From Home During COVID-19: How To Keep Your Cool [Zencare]
A blog by Maggie Jordan on how to adjust to working from him during COVID-19.
One of Yale’s most popular classes ‘Happiness’ is now being offered online and for free. The course is focused on the science of well-being.
What is Loneliness? – Headspace
Parent and Child Resources
National Association of School Psychologists
A guide on how to talk to children about the crisis and how to cope with it.
Free Online Support for Parents during Pandemic
Free tools and resources to help parents get through the COVID-19 challenges.
Free educational books for children.
Meditation and Mindfulness
Introduction to Mindful Self-Compassion with Chris Germer [Nalanda Institute]
A recorded lecture series about self-compassion.
Guided meditation and lectures on mindfulness.
Guided meditation exercises and blogs on mindfulness and self-care.
Journaling app with daily prompts you can share with friends or a partner.
What are some of the resources you are using to manage stress during this time?
Let us know in the comments below!
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These are great resources! I am taking advantage of my yoga studio’s virtual sessions during this time, as most gyms and studios that offer classes are providing virtual options for their members. It’s also a great way to stay connected to your community!
This is an amazing list of resources! With so much uncertainty, new and different stressors, and lack of access to our usual self-care and social support resources, it is an important time for us to find new ways to stay grounded and engaged. I have been spending extra time doing grounding activities like cooking and stretching and have found a lot of comfort in podcasts (I recommend “Sugar Calling”).
These resources are so helpful and 7 or 8 months into the pandemic, I feel that these tools are still so prevalent and important to utilize. I found that it was helpful to have a list of resources and things to do that provide stress relief and take the one that fits the emotion that is coming up most for me that day. This whole pandemic and the ways to navigate it are not linear, it is so fluid – our tools should also reflect that.