Dear families living through Covid-19,
We’ve created a list of resources for adults, parents, kids and families. Everything from dealing with depression to education and entertainment.
We hope these links help you cope through these different times.
Your team at the Relationship Wellness Centre
Anxiety & Depression Resources
Adults
- https://www.anxietycanada.com/learn-about-anxiety/anxiety-in-adults/
- https://www.anxietycanada.com/free-downloadable-pdf-resources/
- https://www.keltyskey.com/self-help/
- http://cmhakelowna.com/bounce-back-for-adults-and-youth/
- https://headsupguys.org/
- https://www.heretohelp.bc.ca/infosheet/postpartum-depression
Youth
- https://www.anxietycanada.com/learn-about-anxiety/anxiety-in-youth/
- https://foundrybc.ca/get-support/phone-online-support/
- https://www.stressedteens.com/
- https://youthinbc.com/
- https://mindyourmind.ca/
Kids
- https://www.anxietycanada.com/learn-about-anxiety/anxiety-in-children/
- https://keltymentalhealth.ca/covid
- https://kidshelpphone.ca/
- https://www.apsva.us/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Corona-Virus-Social-Story-for-Kids.pdf
- https://carolgraysocialstories.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Pandemics-and-the-Coronavirus.pdf
Resources for Parents Caring for Kids at Home
Virtual Tours
- https://www.nasa.gov/
- https://vanaqua.org/live-cams
- https://adventuresinfamilyhood.com/20-virtual-field-trips-to-take-with-your-kids.html
- https://totallythebomb.com/heres-33-national-park-tours-you-can-take-virtually-from-the-comfort-of-your-home
- https://docs.google.com/document/ (30 virtual field trips with links)
Educational Resources
- Comprehensive list of educational resources available on line: http://www.amazingeducationalresources.com/
- https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome.html
- https://meaningfulexplorations.com/free-educational-resources-for-families/
- https://shop.self-reg.ca/collections/online-courses/products/self-reg-30-day-challenge
Distractions
- https://www.boston.com/culture/entertainment/2020/03/18/board-games-online-with-friends
- https://www.bettertogetherbc.ca/blog/single/free-at-home-learning-tools-over-40-lessons-you-can-teach-right-in-your-own
- https://kidsactivitiesblog.com/
- Okanagan Regional Library free app for borrowing/reading books on line: http://www.orl.bc.ca/elibrary/ebooks-eaudiobooks/orl-ebooks/getting-started-with-the-libby-app
Support
- http://macnamara.ca/kids-best-bet-blog/
- https://www.drdansiegel.com/resources/video_clips/parenting/
- https://www.kidsinthehouse.com/
- https://kidlutions.blogspot.com/search/label/coping%20with%20COVID19
- Presence, Parenting and the Planet – Dan Siegel (1 hr presentation): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ouzb_Urt7LQ
Self-Care Resources
Here are some “self-care” links that you can copy and paste into your web browser to see if they may be helpful to you.
Mindfulness & Meditation
- https://palousemindfulness.com/
- https://www.mindful.org/meditation/mindfulness-getting-started/
- http://www.freemindfulness.org/covid19
- https://www.headspace.com/covid-19
- https://www.calm.com/blog/take-a-deep-breath
- https://chopracentermeditation.com/
Yoga
- https://www.corepoweryogaondemand.com/keep-up-your-practice
- https://www.youtube.com/user/doyogawithme/videos
- https://www.yogabasics.com/practice/yoga-for-beginners/free-beginning-yoga-videos/
- https://apps.apple.com/us/app/yoga-studio-mind-body/id567767430
- https://apps.apple.com/us/app/yoga-workout-meditation-fitness-plan/id1178853875
- https://apps.apple.com/us/app/simply-yoga-fitness-trainer/id413817051
- https://www.verywellfit.com/chair-yoga-poses-3567189
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1DYH5ud3zHo (Chair yoga for beginners)
- https://laughteryoga.org/
Tai Chi
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcpelNJTDbY (workout starts at min 11:45 min mark)
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCnCSOWgIUU
Exercise
- https://www.verywellfit.com/free-workouts-during-coronavirus-outbreak-where-to-stream-and-subscribe-4800421
- https://makeyourbodywork.com/how-to-exercise-at-home/
- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZfi2O6K-r93l4dLnUfPGoRXrBxjG-npn
- https://www.facebook.com/planetfitness/
- https://www.blogilates.com/workout/
- https://www.crossfit.com/at-home/workouts
- https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/workout-for-women-fitness-app/id839285684
Government Benefit Links
- https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/economic-response-plan.html
- https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2020/03/canadas-covid-19-economic-response-plan-support-for-canadians-and-businesses
- https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/e-services/cra-login-services/cra-user-password-help-faqs/registration-process-access-cra-login-services
- https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/e-services/e-services-individuals/account-individuals
- https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency-preparedness-response-recovery/covid-19-provincial-support
- http://www.bc211.ca/
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MA; RCC and Director
Henry provides couples therapy in Kelowna and has been working with Marriages & Families since 1991. This includes 10 years as a foster parent, helping couples prepare for and enrich their family experience, and 25 years of private practice as a couples & family therapist. His wealth of experience and professionalism provide you and your family with the care and direction you need in order to achieve your relationship goals.
