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I am continuously inspired by the generosity of spirit that is being shared during this complicated and unprecedented time. There are artists, musicians, storytellers, and teachers creating opportunities for families to bring some structure to our very unstructured day. You can find a variety of classes, concerts, and virtual gatherings through social media. One shining example that I wanted to share is the story of 'Kids Yoga with Nurse G'. I am continuously inspired by the generosity of...

Many of us in the mental health field are being thrust into unfamiliar territory as clinicians in the midst of the COVID-19 response. We either risk personal health (and the health of our clients) by seeing people in person, or needing to utilize technologies that we may be unfamiliar with. Further, those technologies have fluid legal/ethical standards (and is even more fluid at present to accommodate the pandemic), and which require different skill sets that in-person therapy. I am...

By Brianna Provenzano, Vox, March 21, 2020 Anxiety is so idiosyncratic that it’s difficult to pinpoint a “type” that’s most common. For some, it might feel like vines of dread roping themselves around you the night before a big work deadline, or maybe like a creeping cloud of unease that settles in during your morning commute. Maybe you cope by taking prescribed medication or going for a run; maybe you’ve gotten suspiciously into baking bread. No matter what your specific brand of anxiety...

By Marisa Kabas, Vox, March 21, 2020 The fallout from the spread of coronavirus has highlighted how many Americans are one disaster away from physical, emotional, or economic ruin. Now, while many await federal and state assistance, those in more secure financial positions have an opportunity to step up and help. But with so many communities affected, it’s difficult to know where your time and dollars are best spent: Millions of uninsured Americans are at risk for catching the virus, could...

In the face of adversity, stress, and trauma, it is important for us to remember our sources of strength and find hope in our future vision. Storiez will be offering several free workshops for children, teenagers, and adults. These virtual workshops will support participants in identifying their sources of strength and looking ahead to their future vision. Register for one or more of the events by visiting our Eventbrite page. Please feel free to share this information with your networks.

The coronavirus pandemic has stirred up so much for all of us. You may be experiencing a variety of emotions and responses right now – anxiety, anger, hopelessness and also compassion and the urge to connect. This is appropriate and normal, especially since regular life has been upended and things have been changing so quickly. With so much uncertainty before us, we’re collectively searching for ways to make sense of things and create new normals. In light of the challenges we are facing,...

By Sakira Cook, Justice Reform Program, March 19, 2020 Resources Tracker COVID-19 and Justice System Here's an email with the link for Justice Collaborative resources link. Resource Page : growing list of fact sheets, demand lists, explainers If people have demands or policies to share, please let us know at covid19@thejusticecollaborative.com with subject "Tracker Contribution." Here's the registration link for Justice Hub (to share stories, coordinate strategy and information). Please...

From Turnaround for Children, March 2020 Turnaround for Children is offering free access to Stress and the Brain, a resource for educators selected to complement the insights and advice offered by Turnaround Founder and Senior Science Advisor Pamela Cantor, M.D. on a special edition of The 180 Podcast entitled Coronavirus: Keeping Our Children and Ourselves Safe. [ Please click here to access the resource .]

From Alive and Well Communities, March 2020 We at Alive and Well Communities wanted to take a moment to present some considerations for how our community responds to COVID-19 , through the trauma lens. These suggestions assume that additional core institutions will close and/or must limit the ways they typically engage with community members. It is also assumed that a number of community members will have to self-quarantine and “shelter in place.”* These suggestions are guided by the...

By Manuela Molina, March 2020 Dear families and educator all over the world, I have created this short book to support and reassure our children, under the age of 7, regarding the COVID-19. This book is an invitation for families to discuss the full range of emotions arising from the current situation. It is important to point out that this resource does not seek to be a source of scientific information, but rather a tool based on fantasy. My recommendation is to print this material so...

From Prevent Child Abuse America, March 20, 2020 Tips for Staying Connected For our collective health and well-being, we must adhere to the requirements of social distancing. Physical distance, however, does not mean we need to remain socially disconnected or isolated. In fact, individuals, families, and communities can maintain the one thing we all need right now… social connection! Here are some clear, concrete tips for physically distancing while staying emotionally and socially...

For those of you unable to join the 'COVID-19 Response: Using Telehealth for Maternal & Infant Healthcare' webinar today (Friday, March 20, 2020), here is a link to the webinar recording. Hosted by Mahmee , a maternal-infant health care coordination platform committed to equity, discussed how to make adjustments to clinical workflows and triage prenatal and postpartum concerns. Best practices were offered for identifying patients who should continue receiving in-clinic and in-home...