The University of Puget Sound is committed to providing our campus community members with opportunities to learn, cope and continually grow. Human Resources has compiled a variety of resources to assist you.

Campuswide Training

Day of Wellness Resources

 

Working from Home

Our lives have changed over the last month or so, and the new normal is now likely challenging and not without some new forms of stress. Whether you’re working from a furnished home office, kitchen table, couch, or coffee table, here are some resources and practical actions you can implement right away.

 

Wellness

Taking care of yourself, your colleagues, your friends, and your family can help you cope with stress and anxiety in uncertain times. Helping others cope can also make our campus community stronger.

  • Website: Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
    Our EAP offers innovative educational tools, chat for support, self-assessments, videos, webinars, courses, and more. Go to go to my.canopywell.com and register as a new user or log-in. Enter University of Puget Sound for company name when you register.

    Once you’re logged into the site, select More>On-Demand Training>Wellness from the search drop down box. Here are some available modules:

    • Connecting Mind & Body for Healthy Living (Podcast)
      In this module, you will learn ways to harness the mind-body connection to improve many aspects of your life.

    • Coping with a Crisis or Traumatic Event (Podcast)
      This training will help you understand what to expect as you react to a crisis and will suggest tools to help you through it.

    • Laughter, Humor & Play To Reduce Stress & Solve Problems (Podcast)
      You don’t have to be a professional comedian to use humor to lower stress levels. This training offers practical ways to incorporate humor and play into everyday situations.

  • Video: 5 Ways to Manage Coronavirus Anxiety - COVID-19
    Dr. Tracey Marks MD, a Psychiatrist, discusses ways to deal with the anxiety and panic that comes from the spread of COVID-19. Source: YouTube, Dr. Tracey Marks, MD

  • Video: 10 min Morning Yoga Stretch For Beginners
    This 10 minute morning yoga class is a simple full body deep stretch for beginners! Source: YouTube

  • Article: 26 Things to do at Home With Kids During The Covid-19 Outbreak
    As parents, we’re usually prepared for the occasional snow day and summer breaks, with childcare and camps rearranged in advance. But the indefinite closure of schools and non-essential businesses is causing some stress among parents.

    Explore this list of the best ways to ease the stress and chaos that comes with social distancing. Source: Family Vacation Critic

  • Article: 30 Ideas to Entertain Yourself During Social Distancing
    *Disclaimer – This resource is geared toward a Canadian audience; however, all of us can benefit from these great options.*

    Social distancing is incredibly important as we try to limit the spread of the COVID-19 Coronavirus. But that does mean we’ll all be spending a lot of time at home. It’s easy to get bored and feel lonely. To combat boredom and keep yourself entertained and happy, check out this list of ideas and activities. Source: Brain Injury Canada

Additional Resources

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