One of the biggest parts of self-love and self-care is being patient with ourselves. I remember when my therapist told me that what I was going through with my mom’s health was a form of “extended trauma.” And I think about how this situation we are dealing with right now with COVID-19 is much of the same. There are a …
Brain Break: Obstacle Course
Who wants to go on an adventure and get your body moving at the same time? Follow along with Courtney from Mission2Move as she shows you how to make an obstacle course from things in your house!
Lindsay Teaches How to Dance Out Jitters
Lindsay Spreng, a dance teacher at West Clermont High School, is sharing how to use dance as a way to get your body moving and produce endorphins, or “happy hormones,” during this #stayathome order. Follow along as she teaches you a quick and easy jazz dance!
Beating the Social Isolation Blues
On Saturday, April 4th, Pete Mesrin, LPCC-S, talked about how social isolation, caused by social distancing, can impact depression. He recommends staying connected, staying active, and staying positive to beat those social isolation blues! Watch the video for more on how to battle depression during social distancing.
Your Parent Superpower: Co-Regulation
On Thursday, April 2nd, Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart, PsyD, ABPP of A New Day Pediatric Psychology, shared a video discussing the importance of co-regulation in parenting. What is Co-Regulation and Self Regulation? Why is it important for parents and children? Co-Regulation occurs before self-regulation. Co-Regulation is the ability to monitor, to discipline, to be able to keep yourself in balance when …
Allie Shares Her #CopingwithCOVID Story
On Wednesday, April 1st, Allie Owen shared how she is #CopingwithCOVID by creating a routine in these uncertain times. She talks about how having a routine can help relieve stress. She also says not to put too much pressure on yourself right now. It’s okay if you’re just doing your best!
Pat Shares His Routine During Coronavirus
On Tuesday, March 31st, Pat Coyne, founder of Black Sheep Performance, shared how he’s spending the coronavirus quarantine time focusing on personal growth. He has been able to establish and maintain a routine, and he says starting the day by writing in his gratitude journal prepares him to face the day with a positive mindset.
Brain Break: Pirate Playtime
On Monday, March 30th, Mission2Move shared a Pirate Playtime video to give you a brain break during this time where many of you are starting remote learning. When you need a break, just follow this pirate’s lead to get your body moving, your mind a rest, and to reset your focus! Click here to watch the video!
Teresa Shares Breathing and Yoga Practices
On Sunday, March 29th, Teresa Eigel from Om The Day shared ways to use breathing and yoga practices to work through the stress and anxiety many of us are feeling right now. Follow along as she teaches these practices!
Coach Stu Encourages Student Athletes to Stay Motivated
On Saturday, March 28th, Coach Stu Holt shared a message to all the student athletes who are currently missing out on their season. He encouraged players to stay motivated and use this time to keep working on themselves both physically and mentally. We’ll continue posting videos to help #spreadlovenotgerms and #bemindfulnotfearful while #copingwithcovid!