The team at Michigan PAL is committed to the wellbeing of children, adolescents, and their families. We recognize that this is a very trying time and your family may need additional support. Below you will find hyperlinks to a number of COVID-19 related resources for children and families. We wish you the best in this difficult time and we hope that you find some of these resources helpful. If you have any questions about these resources, don’t hesitate to contact the Michigan PAL staff at info@michiganpal.org
Resources for Adult Self-Care
https://medium.com/@alt1/covid-19-online-resources-a4a9bdf7a347
Mental Health & Coping:
- Resources for managing coronavirus anxiety and mental health
- CDC Guidance for mental health and coping during COVID-19
- APA Speaking of Psychology Podcast: Coronavirus Anxiety
- Ten Percent Happier: Coronavirus Sanity Guide (Includes Meditations, Podcasts, and Daily Livestreams)
- Free Video Course by 1-2-3 Wellness for Parents and Educators
- APA Research Recommendation on Coping (Includes Information on Managing Media Intake)
- Headspace – Weathering the storm
- Staying Physically Active During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Working from Home & Social Distancing:
- Tips for Working from Home
- APA Strategies for Working from Home
- Information on Social Distancing
- APA Physical Distancing and Minimizing Feelings of Social Isolation
Burnout and Compassion Fatigue:
- NY Times – Preventing Burnout in the Face of COVID-19
- Headington Institute: Multi-media Resources on How to Manage Burnout and Stress during COVID-19
Resources for Parents:
- Free internet information for families with a low-income
- Khan Academy Schedules and Activities for K-12
- Scholastic Learn at Home
- Care for Caregivers: Tips for Families and Educators
- Action for Healthy Kids: Resources for Schools and Families during COVID-19
Resources for Talking to Kids:
- Parent and Caregiver Resource: Talking to Children about COVID-19
- NPR Comic for Kids: Explaining the Coronavirus
- Child Mind Institute: Talking to kids about Coronavirus
- Parent and Caregiver Resource: Countering COVID-19 Stigma and Racism
- Dougy Center Talking to Children and Teens about Grief and Loss during COVID-19
- Online Toolkit for Supporting Individuals with Autism – UNC
- Coronavirus Social Story
- Georgie and the Giant Germ Coloring Book