The team at CARE has been doing a great job of pulling together the resources and strategies for ongoing telehealth sessions as well as resources for some of our most frequent client populations.
If you believe we should include additional resources please drop us a note using the form below.
The team at CARE has been doing a great job of pulling together the resources and strategies for ongoing telehealth sessions as well as resources for some of our most frequent client populations.
If you believe we should include additional resources please drop us a note using the form below.
Telehealth Ideas for Kids Ages 6-12
These are the ideas our team at CARE Counseling came up with!
6-12 working with them individually
6-12 working with families and parents
Telehealth Ideas for Kids Ages 12-18
These are the ideas our team at CARE Counseling came up with!
12-18 working with them individually
12-18 working with Families and Parents
Using CBT to Respond to COVID-19
Telepsychology Best Practice Series Now Free of Charge
Parents Resource for talking to children about COVID-19
It is completely normal to be experiencing a wide range of emotions right now. Learning to accept those feelings is the first step in building resilience. The simple act of naming the emotions you are experiencing can be very beneficial to your well being. It is okay to feel discomfort, accepting this distress is a way to immediately feel calmer. To learn more about how to help you build up your resilience during difficult times check out this Coronavirus Anxiety Workbook which is also available in Spanish.
‘FACE COVID’ – How to respond effectively to the Corona crisis by Dr Russ Harris, author of The Happiness Trap.
‘FACE COVID’ is a set of practical steps for responding effectively to the Corona crisis, using
the principles of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). Here’s a quick summary of the
key steps, and in the pages that follow we’ll explore them all in more depth:
F = Focus on what’s in your control
A = Acknowledge your thoughts & feelings
C = Come back into your body
E = Engage in what you’re doing
C = Committed action
O = Opening up
V = Values
I = Identify resources
D = Disinfect & distance
Let’s now explore these, one by one: FACE COVID – How to respond effectively to the Corona crisis – by Russ Harris author of The Happiness Trap_
Self-Care is a must right now: Practice what you preach. Self-care is as important as ever, so please take time for your own health. APA has resources on clinician self care. Click here: https://www.apa.org/monitor/2014/04/self-care
This is an Anxious Time, how are you Doing? Remember the Yerkes-Dodson Law? Well, if not, there is a level of optimal arousal. When we get too anxious/aroused, our performance and ability to provide quality care will suffer. Please use supervision and consultation during this stressful time to make sure you’re getting the support you need.
Brene Brown on FFTs (Fricken First Times): Brene discusses how Cornoavirus is a “Collective FFT.” She highlights in this podcast the importance of 1. Normalizing, 2. Taking Perspective, and 3. Setting Expectations. Listen to it here: https://brenebrown.com/podcast/brene-on-ffts/
Free Yoga App: If you are a healthcare professional, please visit https://www.downdogapp.com/healthcare to fill out a short form and sign up with your medical/work email address. They want to take care of the people who take care of us.
HEADSPACE is free to Providers: Headspace is offering free subscriptions to Headspace Plus to any heathcare professional with an NPI number. https://www.headspace.com/health-covid-19
Prepare to have your MIND BLOWN. One of our favorite team members (fun fact: everyone is a favorite) created digital sound machines that play for 60 minutes and have a beep at the 50 minute mark so you can end sessions on time.
First, pick the noise you like most:
White Noise
Brown Noise
Pink Noise
Healthy vs. Unhealthy Coping Strategies
Mental Health Benefits of Exercise
Watch this short video: When COVID-19 leaves Clients Feeling Helpless. Dr. Van der Kolk explains the importance of having routines, predictability, and boundaries to support mental well being during uncertain times.
