Exercise: The Powerful Intervention Needed to Boost Immunity & Fight COVID-19
According to the New England Journal of Medicine, “As the U.S. health care system defines the new normal in the Covid-19 era, it needs a new approach to providing routine preventive care for adults and children [1].” What should this care entail? A vaccine will help our bodies develop immunity to the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes […]
Tips and Resources for Educators Teaching SEL During COVID-19
With their students, classrooms, and administrative systems upended by COVID-19, social-emotional learning (SEL) is proving to be a challenge for many educators. According to a Houghton Mifflin Harcourt’s 2020 Educator Confidence Report, only 7 percent of 1,400 educators surveyed said they were prepared to address students’ social and emotional needs during COVID-19. Only 10 percent surveyed reported […]
Tackling Stress and Social Distancing During Addiction Recovery: It’s All About Perspective
COVID-19 is causing stress for millions of people around the world. However, for those in addiction recovery, these feelings are magnified, especially with the need for social distancing. In this article, we offer actionable tips from addiction recovery professionals on ways to reduce stress, reframe negative thoughts, and combat feelings of loneliness and isolation.