UF Coping With Stress During COVID-19

Coping with Stress During COVID-19: UF Vet School

The following resources are intended to support the UF Vet School Community (or anyone working in animal sheltering, veterinary medicine, and behavior or pet care services) as we navigate the uncertainty and instability of life in the age of COVID-19.

It's worth noting that these resources are helpful for managing stress and trauma exposure during a typical day at work or school. Because let's face it: if you're a helping professional or caregiver, you were stressed out BEFORE the stores ran out of toilet paper. Ready to get started? Your first stop is the recording of The UF Community Call. Watch it below:

Download the Chat Transcript Here

On March 30th, 2020 we gathered for a call to connect, learn, and share their wisdom with one another. Watch the 80 minute webinar and you'll learn:

How the stress response is impacting our bodies and brains
How to self-regulate using grounding practices
Why and how we need to prep for sleep
Thoughts that help protect us against stress
What leaders can do to support staff and students
A hand washing practice that will help you feel connected and compassionate
Plus, ideas and tips from the community in the chat (download the chat transcript above)

RESOURCES

Get Bigger by Miki DiVivo (opening poem)

Self Regulation Toolbox PDF from Jessica with detailed instructions for many of the practices listed in webinar

5 Things You Can Do Right Now to Reduce COVID-19 Stress PDF from Jessica

Self-Care Tips PDF from Jessica and HeARTs Speak

Journaling Tips PDF from Jessica and HeARTs Speak

Sukie Baxter - excellent resource for shoulder, neck, and back stretches

Jane Clapp: Embodied Resilience - excellent resource for self and co-regulation practices

Yoga with Adrienne demonstrates Legs up the Wall

'Rona Mood Booster Spotify Playlist - to help get you moving and smiling

60 Beats Per Minute Spotify Playlist - to help your brain and body calm down

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