Resources during Stay-At-Home orders
As many of us find ourselves staying at home both to follow state orders but also to flatten the curve of COVID-19, we are entering a new normal at least for a period of time. To help ease that transition or at least help with it, I have created this page of various resources and ideas to help with movement/exercise, connection, financial needs, learning and growing, calming the body, kids, and more. Please feel free to use and share this page as you like. If you have additional resources you would like to share, please email me at jen@pathwaystowellnessllc.com and I will add them.
Calming the body
Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY)
I, along with my fellow TCTSY Facilitators are offering live, online, donation-based TCTSY classes. Note that the classes are all listed as EASTERN time. For Mountain Time, subtract two hours. My class is Tuesdays 4:00 -5:00 p.m. MT. You are welcome to try as much or as little of it as you like. For more information go to: https://www.traumasensitiveyoga.com/online-tctsy.html.
Coping with the COVID Crisis Online Course
I started doing this free, online course today. It has helpful reminders and thoughts about working our way through this challenging time. There is a short video to watch followed by journaling prompts/reflection questions.
https://app.ruzuku.com/courses/42780/overview
Variety of Resources to Calm the Nervous System - Stephen Porges
Daily meditation, podcasts on dealing with COVID-19, and articles
https://integratedlistening.com/covid-19-resource-center/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=sharpspring&sslid=Mzc0MDOwMDYyMzO1BAA&sseid=MzIwNjY0NzM1twQA&jobid=dd9edd25-0214-41cb-a36a-2109e71a0a25
I, along with my fellow TCTSY Facilitators are offering live, online, donation-based TCTSY classes. Note that the classes are all listed as EASTERN time. For Mountain Time, subtract two hours. My class is Tuesdays 4:00 -5:00 p.m. MT. You are welcome to try as much or as little of it as you like. For more information go to: https://www.traumasensitiveyoga.com/online-tctsy.html.
Coping with the COVID Crisis Online Course
I started doing this free, online course today. It has helpful reminders and thoughts about working our way through this challenging time. There is a short video to watch followed by journaling prompts/reflection questions.
https://app.ruzuku.com/courses/42780/overview
Variety of Resources to Calm the Nervous System - Stephen Porges
Daily meditation, podcasts on dealing with COVID-19, and articles
https://integratedlistening.com/covid-19-resource-center/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=sharpspring&sslid=Mzc0MDOwMDYyMzO1BAA&sseid=MzIwNjY0NzM1twQA&jobid=dd9edd25-0214-41cb-a36a-2109e71a0a25
Calming the Mind
FREE Recorded Online Practice Sessions
Join teachers Jack Kornfield, Pema Chödrön, Sharon Salzberg, and others for a series of meditations to help ease anxiety amid our social-distancing efforts.
https://tricycle.org/trikedaily/online-meditation/
FREE Anxiety Summit Through April 26th
Join my colleague and host Dr. Nicola Dehlinger, along with a number of other various professionals, to "cut through all the noise and start putting into practice tools that can help you manage anxiousness and stress in a whole new way".
https://doctornicola.com/anxietysummit/
Big Calm Blog
This blog is written by a close and well-respected friend of mine to help us learn how to calm our nervous systems, create healthy relationships, and live full lives. Tara has some great information here and both an informative and playful writing style that makes the posts easily accessible.
www.bigcalm.blog
Short Talk and Guided Meditation with Tara Brach
https://www.tarabrach.com/facing-pandemic-fears/
21 Days of Free Meditation with Deepok Chopra and Oprah Winfrey
Theme: "Finding Hope in Uncertain Times"
https://chopracentermeditation.com
Free Meditation and Other Resources
https://www.mindfulleader.org/covid-19-response
Mindfulness Group Offered by Thriveworks
https://www.facebook.com/events/s/mindfulness-group/2535955846647213/
Sounds True - Resilience in Challenging Times
Discounts on products to help feel calm during stressful times.
From their site: "If you are interested in additional resources to cultivate resilience and stay calm during these stressful times, explore our curated selection of titles, chosen specifically to help navigate through fear and uncertainty."
https://www.soundstrue.com/store/resilience-in-challenging-times
Join teachers Jack Kornfield, Pema Chödrön, Sharon Salzberg, and others for a series of meditations to help ease anxiety amid our social-distancing efforts.
https://tricycle.org/trikedaily/online-meditation/
FREE Anxiety Summit Through April 26th
Join my colleague and host Dr. Nicola Dehlinger, along with a number of other various professionals, to "cut through all the noise and start putting into practice tools that can help you manage anxiousness and stress in a whole new way".
https://doctornicola.com/anxietysummit/
Big Calm Blog
This blog is written by a close and well-respected friend of mine to help us learn how to calm our nervous systems, create healthy relationships, and live full lives. Tara has some great information here and both an informative and playful writing style that makes the posts easily accessible.
www.bigcalm.blog
Short Talk and Guided Meditation with Tara Brach
https://www.tarabrach.com/facing-pandemic-fears/
21 Days of Free Meditation with Deepok Chopra and Oprah Winfrey
Theme: "Finding Hope in Uncertain Times"
https://chopracentermeditation.com
Free Meditation and Other Resources
https://www.mindfulleader.org/covid-19-response
Mindfulness Group Offered by Thriveworks
https://www.facebook.com/events/s/mindfulness-group/2535955846647213/
Sounds True - Resilience in Challenging Times
Discounts on products to help feel calm during stressful times.
From their site: "If you are interested in additional resources to cultivate resilience and stay calm during these stressful times, explore our curated selection of titles, chosen specifically to help navigate through fear and uncertainty."
https://www.soundstrue.com/store/resilience-in-challenging-times
Movement and exercise
Virtual Workouts For YMCA Members
https://ppymca.org/about/virtual-workouts
Free Online Classes
https://band.us/@alchemyofmovement
Please consider donating if you can as they are still incurring costs to make these videos.
Yoga Online - Yoga Download
https://www.yogadownload.com
Plans start at $10/month according to their website.
Online Workouts
Where to go online for free home workouts, from cardio to yoga
Everyone from climbing gyms to national fitness chains are offering free classes (click on article below)
https://theknow.denverpost.com/2020/03/27/free-online-workout-classes-coronavirus/235760/
Yoga Online - Gaiam
https://www.gaia.comwww.gaia.com
$11.99/ month after free trial according to their website.
Spark of Life Yoga
A local studio in Colorado Springs offering virtual classes (click on "Updates" on their website to see the Facebook posts or find their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/SparkofLifeYoga/
http://www.sparkoflifeyoga.com
https://ppymca.org/about/virtual-workouts
Free Online Classes
https://band.us/@alchemyofmovement
Please consider donating if you can as they are still incurring costs to make these videos.
Yoga Online - Yoga Download
https://www.yogadownload.com
Plans start at $10/month according to their website.
Online Workouts
Where to go online for free home workouts, from cardio to yoga
Everyone from climbing gyms to national fitness chains are offering free classes (click on article below)
https://theknow.denverpost.com/2020/03/27/free-online-workout-classes-coronavirus/235760/
Yoga Online - Gaiam
https://www.gaia.comwww.gaia.com
$11.99/ month after free trial according to their website.
Spark of Life Yoga
A local studio in Colorado Springs offering virtual classes (click on "Updates" on their website to see the Facebook posts or find their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/SparkofLifeYoga/
http://www.sparkoflifeyoga.com
Connection
Connect with Family and Friends using Zoom
Article explaining Zoom including fun group video call ideas
https://www.the-sun.com/lifestyle/tech/579318/how-to-set-up-a-zoom-call-and-seven-ideas-for-fun-group-video-calls-in-coronavirus-self-isolation/
Hope Line for Older Adults Experiencing Isolation
1-866-578-4673 (HOPE)
Surviving Quarantine Facebook Group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/138621730915069/
SAMHSA Disaster Distress Hotline
1-800-985-5990
Online Recovery Group - Smart Recovery
https://www.smartrecovery.org/community/
Meet-Up
www.meetup.com is encouraging online meet-ups. Check it out to find one that suits you.
Article explaining Zoom including fun group video call ideas
https://www.the-sun.com/lifestyle/tech/579318/how-to-set-up-a-zoom-call-and-seven-ideas-for-fun-group-video-calls-in-coronavirus-self-isolation/
Hope Line for Older Adults Experiencing Isolation
1-866-578-4673 (HOPE)
Surviving Quarantine Facebook Group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/138621730915069/
SAMHSA Disaster Distress Hotline
1-800-985-5990
Online Recovery Group - Smart Recovery
https://www.smartrecovery.org/community/
Meet-Up
www.meetup.com is encouraging online meet-ups. Check it out to find one that suits you.
mental health resources
Senior's Guide to Mental Health During COVID-19
https://www.medicareadvantage.com/resources/senior-guide-to-mental-health-during-covid-19
https://www.medicareadvantage.com/resources/senior-guide-to-mental-health-during-covid-19
Recovery Groups onLine
Online Recovery Group - Smart Recovery
https://www.smartrecovery.org/community/
Grief Groups through David Kessler
https://grief.com/#
Online AA Meetings
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1a71ccw7ihaWelksKwOp4AzAkYlVqSoKiN6Gsm38bKMU/edit?fbclid=IwAR3TiyrGRwMl7yPV4QMmsE9K25zHdIW8Ec2a2uTEMXETV8euSU3Pab9Vwy4
Virtual Eating Disorder Support Groups
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https://www.smartrecovery.org/community/
Grief Groups through David Kessler
https://grief.com/#
Online AA Meetings
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1a71ccw7ihaWelksKwOp4AzAkYlVqSoKiN6Gsm38bKMU/edit?fbclid=IwAR3TiyrGRwMl7yPV4QMmsE9K25zHdIW8Ec2a2uTEMXETV8euSU3Pab9Vwy4
Virtual Eating Disorder Support Groups
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Learning, growing, and entertainment
Free Online Course: The Science of Well-Being
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https://www.coursera.org/learn/the-science-of-well-being
Online Classes
HealthFlix is a series of free online classes from international leaders in health, wellbeing, psychology and lifestyle, designed to help us all cope in this time of global crisis and beyond. Topics covered by the HeathFlix classes include: Staying connected during isolation, Learning easy skills to manage stress and anxiety, How to sleep well, Coping should a loved one get sick, How to stay active, How healthcare workers can look after themselves, and Dealing with the information overload.
NOTE: Classes are listed on their website as GMT. Mountain Time is 7 hours behind GMT (GMT-7) and Central Standard Time is 6 hours behind GMT (GMT-6).
https://www.healthflix.online
Mala Making Kits buy Lynnea Tai
From Lynnea: Are you looking for a positive activity or some creative relief during these times? I am selling Mala Making Kits online and can also create Custom Mala Making Kits. With the kit, you gain access to my YouTube channel where every step is broken down! I will also be doing LIVE stream teaching every Sunday for the next few weeks so we can still create together!
Check out more on https://darc-moon.com/shop?category=Mala%20KitsHope you are staying healthy, sane and positive!
Take a Virtual Tour of the Keukenhof Gardens in Holland
https://www.countryliving.com/uk/travel-ideas/abroad/a27340790/visit-keukenhof-gardens-holland-full-bloom/
Explored U.S. National Parks via 360-degree Virtual Tours
https://techcrunch.com/2016/08/25/google-now-lets-you-explore-u-s-national-parks-via-360-degree-virtual-tours/
A List of Free, Online, Boredom-Busting Resources from Chatter Pack blog
https://chatterpack.net/blogs/blog/list-of-online-resources-for-anyone-who-is-isolated-at-home
Patrick Stewart Reading Shakespeare Sonnets Live
https://nerdist.com/article/patrick-stewart-reading-shakespeare-sonnets/
Virtual Gig List (live music)
https://www.thecurrent.org/events/genre/145/Live%20stream
The Current is part of Minnesota Public Radio and is offering these live stream concerts online for free. The Current is primarily member funded so please consider donating to The Current (donation not required).
Chanhassen Theatre Virtual Performances
Click here for information on Live Virtual Performances via social media.
Elton John Living Room Concert
https://www.fox.com/the-iheart-living-room-concert-for-america/
The National Theatre is Going to Stream a Free Play every Thursday
www.timeout.com/london/news/the-national-theatre-is-going-to-stream-a-free-play-every-thursday-night-032620
Minnesota Experience
For decades, Twin Cities PBS (TPT) has dived into the whitewater of bygone eras and emerged with insight about our shared past and values as Minnesotans. Tapping into TPT’s rich archive of historical stories and adding new ones to the fold, Minnesota Experience holds the mirror of history up to the modern moment as a force that can forever change who we are and who we want to be. Upcoming video is "First Avenue: Closer to the Stars"
https://www.tpt.org/minnesota-experience/video/first-avenue-closer-to-the-stars-preview-37034/
The Ultimate Retirement Guide for 50+ Audiobook
Listen for Free through April 30, 2020
https://www.suzeormanaudio.com
(copy and paste the text below into a web browser)
https://www.coursera.org/learn/the-science-of-well-being
Online Classes
HealthFlix is a series of free online classes from international leaders in health, wellbeing, psychology and lifestyle, designed to help us all cope in this time of global crisis and beyond. Topics covered by the HeathFlix classes include: Staying connected during isolation, Learning easy skills to manage stress and anxiety, How to sleep well, Coping should a loved one get sick, How to stay active, How healthcare workers can look after themselves, and Dealing with the information overload.
NOTE: Classes are listed on their website as GMT. Mountain Time is 7 hours behind GMT (GMT-7) and Central Standard Time is 6 hours behind GMT (GMT-6).
https://www.healthflix.online
Mala Making Kits buy Lynnea Tai
From Lynnea: Are you looking for a positive activity or some creative relief during these times? I am selling Mala Making Kits online and can also create Custom Mala Making Kits. With the kit, you gain access to my YouTube channel where every step is broken down! I will also be doing LIVE stream teaching every Sunday for the next few weeks so we can still create together!
Check out more on https://darc-moon.com/shop?category=Mala%20KitsHope you are staying healthy, sane and positive!
Take a Virtual Tour of the Keukenhof Gardens in Holland
https://www.countryliving.com/uk/travel-ideas/abroad/a27340790/visit-keukenhof-gardens-holland-full-bloom/
Explored U.S. National Parks via 360-degree Virtual Tours
https://techcrunch.com/2016/08/25/google-now-lets-you-explore-u-s-national-parks-via-360-degree-virtual-tours/
A List of Free, Online, Boredom-Busting Resources from Chatter Pack blog
https://chatterpack.net/blogs/blog/list-of-online-resources-for-anyone-who-is-isolated-at-home
Patrick Stewart Reading Shakespeare Sonnets Live
https://nerdist.com/article/patrick-stewart-reading-shakespeare-sonnets/
Virtual Gig List (live music)
https://www.thecurrent.org/events/genre/145/Live%20stream
The Current is part of Minnesota Public Radio and is offering these live stream concerts online for free. The Current is primarily member funded so please consider donating to The Current (donation not required).
Chanhassen Theatre Virtual Performances
Click here for information on Live Virtual Performances via social media.
Elton John Living Room Concert
https://www.fox.com/the-iheart-living-room-concert-for-america/
The National Theatre is Going to Stream a Free Play every Thursday
www.timeout.com/london/news/the-national-theatre-is-going-to-stream-a-free-play-every-thursday-night-032620
Minnesota Experience
For decades, Twin Cities PBS (TPT) has dived into the whitewater of bygone eras and emerged with insight about our shared past and values as Minnesotans. Tapping into TPT’s rich archive of historical stories and adding new ones to the fold, Minnesota Experience holds the mirror of history up to the modern moment as a force that can forever change who we are and who we want to be. Upcoming video is "First Avenue: Closer to the Stars"
https://www.tpt.org/minnesota-experience/video/first-avenue-closer-to-the-stars-preview-37034/
The Ultimate Retirement Guide for 50+ Audiobook
Listen for Free through April 30, 2020
https://www.suzeormanaudio.com
Resources for kids and Families
Guide to Parenting and Family Health During COVID19
https://www.joinsprouttherapy.com/parent-and-health-covid19
Virtual Story Time with the Obamas
https://www.popsugar.com/family/mondays-with-michelle-obama-reading-series-for-kids-47405188
Free Audio Books for Kids
https://stories.audible.com/start-listen
Dolly Parton Reading Bedtime Stories
https://www.nashvillescene.com/arts-culture/books/article/21125375/international-treasure-dolly-parton-will-now-read-us-bedtime-stories
Minnesota Zoo Online Animal Exhibits
http://mnzoo.org
Watch Aquarium Animals Live
https://www.tnaqua.org/aquarium-at-home/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI2pfPwPu76AIVwZ-zCh2cCgBEEAAYASAAEgK6uvD_BwE
San Diego Zoo Live Cams
https://zoo.sandiegozoo.org/live-cams
Live Cams of African Animals
https://explore.org/livecams/africam/tembe-elephant-park?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI2pfPwPu76AIVwZ-zCh2cCgBEEAAYAiAAEgL8PPD_BwE
Smithsonian Live Zoo Cameras
https://nationalzoo.si.edu/webcams
FREE Virtual Marine Biology Camp by Whale Experts
https://www.geekwire.com/2020/whale-experts-launch-free-virtual-marine-biology-camp-entertain-inform-kids/
Minnesota Schools Closed Until Early May - 9 things you need to know (includes resources)
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2020/03/26/minnesota-schools-are-closed-until-early-may-here-are-9-things-you-need-to-know
FREE Tutoring by College Students
https://medium.com/gopeer/students-from-harvard-mit-uc-berkeley-give-free-tutoring-to-k-12-students-229cff0e3464
https://www.joinsprouttherapy.com/parent-and-health-covid19
Virtual Story Time with the Obamas
https://www.popsugar.com/family/mondays-with-michelle-obama-reading-series-for-kids-47405188
Free Audio Books for Kids
https://stories.audible.com/start-listen
Dolly Parton Reading Bedtime Stories
https://www.nashvillescene.com/arts-culture/books/article/21125375/international-treasure-dolly-parton-will-now-read-us-bedtime-stories
Minnesota Zoo Online Animal Exhibits
http://mnzoo.org
Watch Aquarium Animals Live
https://www.tnaqua.org/aquarium-at-home/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI2pfPwPu76AIVwZ-zCh2cCgBEEAAYASAAEgK6uvD_BwE
San Diego Zoo Live Cams
https://zoo.sandiegozoo.org/live-cams
Live Cams of African Animals
https://explore.org/livecams/africam/tembe-elephant-park?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI2pfPwPu76AIVwZ-zCh2cCgBEEAAYAiAAEgL8PPD_BwE
Smithsonian Live Zoo Cameras
https://nationalzoo.si.edu/webcams
FREE Virtual Marine Biology Camp by Whale Experts
https://www.geekwire.com/2020/whale-experts-launch-free-virtual-marine-biology-camp-entertain-inform-kids/
Minnesota Schools Closed Until Early May - 9 things you need to know (includes resources)
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2020/03/26/minnesota-schools-are-closed-until-early-may-here-are-9-things-you-need-to-know
FREE Tutoring by College Students
https://medium.com/gopeer/students-from-harvard-mit-uc-berkeley-give-free-tutoring-to-k-12-students-229cff0e3464
Financial Resources
13 Steps to Take If You've Lost Your Job Due to the Coronavirus Crisis
https://www.bankrate.com/personal-finance/smart-money/what-to-do-if-lost-job-coronavirus/
United Way COVID-19 Community Economic Relief Fund
This may be able to help with bills, rent, and/or food.
866-211-9966
List of Free Food for School Children During Closures
Mobile App to Access Meals During School and Site Closures
https://hungerimpactpartners.org
Article on Job Options - Colorado
https://coloradosun.com/2020/03/26/colorado-jobs-coronavirus-unemployment/
Low Income Energy Assistance Program
Project COPE - Colorado
Project COPE provides utilities payment assistance to families and individuals struggling financially due to a personal crisis or emergency, regardless of income. It is the only local organization that dedicates its entire funding to utilities payment assistance year-round.
https://www.csu.org/Pages/projectcope.aspx
https://www.bankrate.com/personal-finance/smart-money/what-to-do-if-lost-job-coronavirus/
United Way COVID-19 Community Economic Relief Fund
This may be able to help with bills, rent, and/or food.
866-211-9966
List of Free Food for School Children During Closures
- Colorado: https://www.kktv.com/content/news/Full-list-of-locations-and-times-for-free-food-for-children-during-school-closures-568828111.html
- Minnesota: http://www.hungersolutions.org/2020/03/16/meals-for-kids-during-covid-19-closings/
Mobile App to Access Meals During School and Site Closures
https://hungerimpactpartners.org
Article on Job Options - Colorado
https://coloradosun.com/2020/03/26/colorado-jobs-coronavirus-unemployment/
Low Income Energy Assistance Program
- Colorado: https://www.csu.org/pages/leap.aspx
- Minnesota: https://mn.gov/commerce/consumers/consumer-assistance/energy-assistance/
Project COPE - Colorado
Project COPE provides utilities payment assistance to families and individuals struggling financially due to a personal crisis or emergency, regardless of income. It is the only local organization that dedicates its entire funding to utilities payment assistance year-round.
https://www.csu.org/Pages/projectcope.aspx
Other resources
How to Make the Most of Your Telemedicine (Telehealth) Appointment
Check out this article with ideas. I especially recommend doing a test-call on the app or website prior to the time of your appointment to ensure your webcam and microphone are working.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/how-to-make-the-most-of-your-telemedicine-appointment-11586465146?mod=e2fb
Colorado COVID-19 Resources
www.covid19.colorado.gov
303-389-1687
Minnesota Information on Unemployment Related to COVID-19
https://www.uimn.org/applicants/needtoknow/news-updates/covid-19.jsp
Minnesota COVID-19 Response: Mental Health
Includes support and crisis line information.
https://mn.gov/covid19/for-minnesotans/get-help/mental-health.jsp
Stress and Coping Ideas from the CDC
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/managing-stress-anxiety.html
Check out this article with ideas. I especially recommend doing a test-call on the app or website prior to the time of your appointment to ensure your webcam and microphone are working.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/how-to-make-the-most-of-your-telemedicine-appointment-11586465146?mod=e2fb
Colorado COVID-19 Resources
www.covid19.colorado.gov
303-389-1687
Minnesota Information on Unemployment Related to COVID-19
https://www.uimn.org/applicants/needtoknow/news-updates/covid-19.jsp
Minnesota COVID-19 Response: Mental Health
Includes support and crisis line information.
https://mn.gov/covid19/for-minnesotans/get-help/mental-health.jsp
Stress and Coping Ideas from the CDC
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/managing-stress-anxiety.html
Pathways to Wellness Minnesota Ltd. and Jennifer Baumgardner Barnes in no way endorses any of these businesses or resources as I have not been able to try them all and some offers may have expired. This is a list of resources found being shared; please investigate each option further for yourself and your needs.