How are you staying connected, focused, and healthy during this alternative learning period of being away from campus due to COVID-19?
We are here to provide some tips and resources to help you stay on track!
Remind yourself that self-care is still important. Plan your day by attending classes virtually and completing homework, but also schedule in time to do things for yourself. This may include going for a walk outside, video chatting with a friend or classmate, or downloading a mindfulness app to practice meditation or yoga.
Focus on yourself by implementing goals throughout your day or week that you look forward to. Use social media in a positive way to connect with friends virtually and stay up to date as to how they are doing, as well. Might you want to challenge your friends on Instagram to post a positive quote each day and tag you in it? Remind yourself that there are a lot of free podcasts to pass your time and to keep your spirits lifted when the day gets long.
Staying healthy both mentally and physically are really important during this time. Create a goal to write down three things you are grateful for when you wake up in the morning or practice doing 20 jumping jacks a day. Make yourself an accountability chart to track how you are practicing your self-care. How will you make yourself a priority during this time? We can do this together!
Other helpful reminders for you: The UW-Stout Counseling Center has had to modify operations in response to COVID-19, but we continue to deliver compassionate and confidential services, educational programs, and resources for our students. As of March 23, 2020, all in-person counseling services transitioned to 30-minute phone consultations using Microsoft Teams. We are encouraging students to call to schedule a 30-minute consultation if needed, through our office number at (715)-232-2468, Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm.
As always, the Counseling Center website is a great place to continue to stay connected to campus and any updates that occur. Continue to check for updates at the UW Stout COVID 19 page and the Counseling Center homepage for many continued resources. Also follow our Facebook Page at UW-Stout Wellness PROs and Counseling Center.
Please call the Counseling Center with any other questions or concerns. We are here to help!
Emergency and Crisis Resources
Call 911 if you if you are experiencing an emergency.
Other mental health crisis options that are available 24/7 include:
- Northwest Connections: 1-888-552-6642 (local area, Western WI)
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
- Crisis Text Line: text hello to 741-741
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