It’s more important than ever to take care of our physical, mental, and emotional health. We hope the resources below help you find support for your mind, body, and soul.
Calm Together
The folks at Calm App have handpicked some of their favorite meditations, sleep stories, movement exercises, journals, and music. All of the resources on this page are free to use, and to share. May they bring you, and those around you, peace.
Come Alive Outside
Come Alive Outside is a Vermont nonprofit with a mission to “get people off the couch and back outside.” They collaborate with partners in healthcare, public health, and outdoor recreation to offer programs and support community wellness. Come Alive Outside is supported by the Vermont Department of Health and other local organizations.
Guide to Living With Worry and Anxiety Amidst Global Uncertainty
Worry and anxiety are common problems at the best of times, and when it takes over it can become all-encompassing. Psychology Tools has put together this free guide to help you to manage your worry and anxiety in these uncertain times.
How to Wash Your Hands
Hopefully you’ve figured it out by now, but even The New York Times admits they’ve been doing it wrong!
National Weather Service
Summer has arrived, and as the weather warms up, folks across Vermont are spending more time enjoying the outdoors! Check out helpful heat safety resources, such as identifying heat exhaustion vs. heatstroke, on the National Weather Service website. Find additional hot weather safety tips and information on the VT Department of Health website.
Mindfulness and Yoga With Larissa Hall Carlson, M.A.
MCL’s Community Mindfulness Instructor Larissa Hall Carlson, M.A. shares free yoga and meditation videos on her website, along with additional mindfulness resources. Larissa Hall Carlson M.A. in Mindfulness Studies, E-RYT 500, is a Mindful Living teacher, Ayurvedic Yoga Specialist, Ayurvedic Practitioner, End-of-Life Doula, Yee Yoga teacher, Yoga Teacher Training Director, Prenatal Yoga teacher, and Kripalu Center faculty member. She is co-director of Yoga Journal’s online courses “Ayurveda 101” and “Ayurveda 201,” the former Education Manager of Kripalu’s Institute for Extraordinary Living, and the former Dean of the Kripalu School of Ayurveda. Larissa leads transformative, empowering, and inspiring classes, workshops, and trainings around the world. She is known for her exceptional knowledge of yoga and Ayurveda, deep practice, and professionalism.
Parenting in a Pandemic: Tips to Keep the Calm at Home
The article “Parenting in a Pandemic: Tips to Keep the Calm at Home,” sourced from the American Academy of Pediatrics, offers helpful suggestions to maintaining a sense of calm while parenting during a pandemic.
Rumble Strip Vermont
“Good conversation that takes its time.” Host Erica Heilman travels around Vermont, recording thoughtful conversations with friends, neighbors, and fellow Vermonters about anything and everything they find to be of interest.
Together Apart
The New York Times and Priya Parker have launched a new podcast, Together Apart, which its creators describe as “part guide, part reminder of the resiliency of the human spirit to still creatively meaningfully gather, even while we have to be apart. Each episode explores one person’s dilemma as they try to navigate hosting an event that’s been upended by Corona.” Tune in on your favorite podcast platform!
United Counseling Service
United Counseling Service is open 24/7 and is dedicated to providing high-quality service to those that need them. They have increased their telehealth services and are hosting daily discussion groups on a variety of mental health related topics during the pandemic. For help, call 802-442-5491. For more information, visit the UCS website.
YMCA Health & Fitness on Demand
The YMCA is offering free fitness videos in a number of categories, including Barre, Bootcamp, Tai Chi, and activities for all ages from young children to seniors.
50 Ways to Stay SANE
Fifty ways to stay SANE – Strong, Active, Neighborly, and Energetic – during this crisis.
158 Resources to Understand Racism in America
In June, the Smithsonian published 158 Resources to Understand Racism in America, featuring articles, podcasts, and materials from its collections.
