Information for: Full-Time Employees and Part-Time Employees
During the COVID - 19 quarantine you may find yourself running out of ideas on helping your children, managing your stress, yearning to go to the gym, cooking, and EAP management resources. Our Mindfulness, Meditation, Stress and Movement webpage contains resources available for those of you wishing to move more and include your kids as well. Below is a listing of links to other health & wellness resources that is regularly updated and may be helpful to you.
Health & Wellness Resources
Children
Communication
Social Stories for Kids about COVID-19 - Child Development Center
Talking to Kids about the Coronavirus - ChildMind.ORG
Coping
Calming Anxiety in Children - Coping Skills for Kids
Helping Children Cope with Emergencies - CDC
7 Tools for Parents Homeschooling During COVID-19 - Insider
7 Ways to Support Kids and Teens Through the Pandemic - McClay Center for Young Minds
Education & Learning
Free Audiobooks While School Is Out - Audible
Homeschooling During COVID-19 - CNN
Just for Kids: A Comic Exploring the New Coronavirus - NYPL
Remote Learning Resources for Kids and Teens - NYPL
When coronavirus strikes, kids make the news - Washington Post
Free Online Tutoring and More With Brainfuse - NYPL
EAP & Stress Management
Cooking
Free Access: The 50 America's Test Kitchen Recipes You Need Now
Free Cooking in Color Cookbook - AHA
COVID 19 and Older Adults
COVID-19: What older adults need to know-CDC
People Who Are at Higher Risk for Severe Illness- Older Adults- CDC
Cultral Resources
Virtual Cultural Events - CNN
Grief and Mourning
Grief and COVID-19: Saying goodbye in the age of physical distancing - APA
Helping Children and Adolescents Cope with Disasters and Other Traumatic Events -
NIH
How to Mourn the Death of a Loved One During the COVID-19 Pandemic - Everyday Health
Responding to Change and Loss in Support of Children, Teens & Families - NAGC
Understanding Grief in the Age of the COVID-19 Pandemic - Very Well Mind
Humor
17 Pets Who Aren't Used To Their Owners Working From Home - BuzzFeed
Emotional and Mental Health
Emotional Wellbeing During the COVID-19 Outbreak - NSPL
Managing Mental Health During Coronavirus - World Economic Forum
Mental Health & Coping with COVID-19 - CDC
Social Distancing Strain: How to Remain an Empathetic Listener - EcoWatch
Taking Care of Your Emotional Health - CDC
Mindfulness
Free Online Yoga Classes - Sivana Spirit
Gentle & Trauma Sensitive Yoga Sequence for Grounding & Upper Body Release
Mindfulness in Times of Crisis - SUNY Sail Institute
Remote Work
5 Tips for Managing Workplace Disruption During the COVID-19 Pandemic - Work Design
Magazine
Zoom Virtual Backgrounds During Social Distancing - Shutterstock
Self-care
Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Home - CDC
FEMA's Emergency Supply List - FEMA
How to Deal With Cabin Fever - EcoWatch
If You Are Sick or Caring for Someone - CDC
Move More Together Virtual Workouts - AHA
Prevent Getting Sick - CDC
Stress
Doing What Matters in Times of Stress - WHO
Stressed about COVID-19? - John Hopkins Medicine
ChooseMyPlate.gov - guidance, tips, printable materials, and more for diet, weight management, and physical activity provided by the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture
EatRight.org - articles, tips, videos, recipes, online games, and app reviews provided by the U.S. Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the world's largest network of food and nutrition professionals
Heart.gov - guidance on losing and keeping weight off, healthy food substitutions, cooking for weight loss, keeping a healthy body weight by the American Heart Association.
Nutrition.gov - easy access to vetted food and nutrition information from across the federal government for nutritional, healthy eating, physical activity, and food safety for consumers
American Heart Association - Walking 101
Center for Disease Control - Walking
New York State Smokers' Quitline - A hub of information, strategies, and resources to assist in quitting smoking
NYS Dept. of Health - a hub of news, announcements and resources about staying healthy and safe, health care insurance and facilities, and more
Right Direction - a resource focusing on stress and depression in the workplace; how to recognize it, and where to find help
Stress Management - American Heart Association's information on how stress affects the body, stress and heart health, tips and ways to manage stress and relax in nature
Wellness.com - health, wellness, and lifestyle information available in an interactive format
American Cancer Society - resources, information, and support to get healthy, stay healthy, and ward off cancer
Johns Hopkins Breast Center - information, videos, and resources about breast cancer risk factors, diagnosis, treatment, recovery, and more
National Cancer Institute Prostate Cancer - information and resources about prostate cancer risk factors, diagnosis, treatment, recovery, etc.
360 Degrees of Financial Literacy - tools to budget money, manage debt, and plan for life events
DISCLAIMER: Employees who participate in the exercise classes and facilities do so at their own risk. FIT is not responsible for any injury that may occur to individuals participating in any exercise activity. Medical clearance before participating in an exercise program is highly recommended.
PLEASE NOTE: During this time of the COVID - 19 crisis, the Fitness Center is closed until further notice.
Fitness Center: Employees may use the Lari and Barbara Stanton Fitness Center between the hours of 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m., Monday through Friday, and 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM on Saturdays and Sundays. The Center is located in the sub-basement of the Dubinsky Student Center (A Building) and is equipped with cardiovascular machines, various weight machines, Smith machine and free weights. Visit the Athletics and Recreation website and click on Fitness Centers under Related Links for more information.