See below for some helpful resources for both students and parents to access.

• Newsletter for Parents from the RI Regional Prevention Coalition- COVID-19 & Social Distancing

  • Another resource with great information and recommendations for families 

    
    

• Building Good Mental Health

  • Tips and strategies for mental health well being

• The Free Mindfulness Project

  • The Free Mindfulness Project offers mindfulness resources as practiced in mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), and other closely related approaches. This site catalogues a collection of free mindfulness resources, including guided meditations, poetry, and COVID-19 mindfulness activities.

• Calm and Headspace 

  • The “Calm” app and “Headspace” app are helpful and easy-to-use tools that help to reduce stress and anxiety. The apps offer breathing practices, meditation and sleeping guides, exercise videos, and mindfulness exercises!

• Coping with Stress During the 2019-nCoV Outbreak

  • It is normal to feel sad, stressed, confused, scared or angry during a crisis. This info sheet developed by the World Health Organization provides readers with some tips for managing stress during the COVID-19 outbreak. This fact sheet is also available in the following languages: Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish. 

• Below are some great options for non-academic activities students & families can do while at home:

  • Read a book! Use this link to access free books and choose one that interests you

    1. Watch Theater or Performing Arts

    2. Try out Origami – There are many resources here

    3. Boredom Busting ideas: Lots of great links here!

• URI Couple & Family Therapy Clinic

• URI Couple & Family Therapy Clinic offers free sessions during COVID-19 pandemic