Respark Support Group #4 | 4.21.20 Helpful Resources to get us through the pandemic
In this week’s Respark support group, we talked about what we can do to remain uplifted and try our best to look forward to our futures, even when it feels like we are frozen in time. We shared local news articles and discussed the importance of finding credible news sources as there is so much false information being spread around the internet right now. Some people are choosing to stay off of media and news outlets as the discussion of the pandemic is simply just too much sometimes.
🌞 https://www.familyvacationcritic.com/self-care-for-the-whole-family/art/?source=132073&u=NRQPKHD8NV
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🌞Lines between OCD & Avoiding real germs
-Therapy & OCD in times of the coronavirus
-Managing OCD today – perhaps a silver lining for some?
-Check out podcast: OCD Stories
🌞Vivd Pandemic Dream Disrupt American’s Sleep Tips:
- Be specific about sleeping patterns
- Incorporate routines
- Reserve the bed for sleep, make it up each day and try not to use it for lounging
- If you can’t get to sleep, get out of bed and do something relaxing in low light
- Don’t use electronic devices before bed. Experts are recommending turning screen time off at least 2 hours before going to bed
🌞@pandemicmemes on instagram
🌞Remember that working from home is hard. Children, partners, pets, family are all around us. Breathe and find the humor in it all. <3
🌞 Its okay to not be okay right now
🌞John Krasinski throws virtual prom for class of 2020
🌞Dillion Francis and Diplo set up VIRTUAL RAVE
🌞Bright Minded with Miley Cyrus: Live on Instagram Monday-Friday 11:30 am PST @mileycyrus
🌞Credible Sourcing your News … can also bring silver linings!
Check out what came up in my subscription of COVID-19 News from The Denver Post
You can subscribe to Denver’s news here: https://www.denverpost.com/tag/coronavirus/?trk_msg=UBS3EQ5NIMG4D2HK2EF2F4MMN8&trk_contact=KC7O5Q0H94LLDA9OQL15ADP224&trk_sid=POLVF587GIN70H6CGF2JDEPOJ8&utm_email=4504B441D5594532A49F251392&utm_source=listrak&utm_medium=email&utm_term=MORE+CORONAVIRUS+COVERAGE&utm_campaign=denver-checkup-denver&utm_content=alert
*make sure to subscribe to your own city’s news…if that makes you feel good!
🌞@Chromeo “If I could reincarnate tonight… I would be your Clorox wipe”
https://www.instagram.com/p/B-h2JOgALD4/
🌞NEXT Support Group: Tuesday April 28th at 7:00pm CST
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/vJUrdO-gqTkp9cF-MCIF0Kqecbvy4hCQCg
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Other Resources from Previous Weeks
🌞YouTube funny Couples in Quarantine Video: https://youtu.be/FM6F0yUeBL0
🌞https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/wellness/
🌞Consumer-focused Tips and Resources https://www.consumerfinance.gov/coronavirus/
🌞Free e-book from the Harvard Business Review for Small Business Owners https://store.hbr.org/product/coronavirus-and-business-the-insights-you-need-from- harvard-business-review/10440
🌞AIA Summary of CARES ACT provisions on Student Loans http://content.aia.org/sites/default/files/2020-04/ADV20_342357_C-19_CARES- Whitepaper_sm_v01.pdf
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I want to become a sex therapist or sexual health professional, how do I do that?
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I need additional support around growing my sexual health focused practice as a sex therapist, sex coach or sexuality professional. Where can I find more information?
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