Free Information & Resources
Brene Brown
You’ve seen her on Super Soul Sunday with Oprah and hopefully read some of her bestselling books – now Brene Brown is focusing her work on helping us get through the pandemic. Check out her blog and podcasts here…
Preventative and Maintaining (most free resources)
Body scan meditation
https://palousemindfulness.com/meditations/bodyscan.html
Love and kindness meditation
https://palousemindfulness.com/meditations/lovingkindness.html
Mindful Yoga Part I
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Teo0f1ab1PY&index=3&list=PLbiVpU59JkVaFMGi0A8Im_hfSh-SWsFwg
Mindful Yoga Part II
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmdUOia58rY&index=4&list=PLbiVpU59JkVaFMGi0A8Im_hfSh-SWsFwg
Energy medicine —-Donna Eden YouTube video. Five minute
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gffKhttrRw4
Food Assistance
Salvation Army
https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/ (search by city or zip code)
Northeast Iowa Food Bank
https://www.foodbankiowa.org/ (Food Bank of Iowa)
https://www.northeastiowafoodbank.org/get-help/# (search by city or zip code)
https://www.northeastiowafoodbank.org/abouthunger/cedar-valley-food-pantry/ (Waterloo-Cedar Falls)
Message/resources parents with kids at home – consistent routine
This time we rely on technology devices.
- Zoom provides conferencing services such as meetings and chats. Free version available. https://zoom.us/home?zcid=2478
- Stay connected with family and friends by using Skype, Zoom, Facebook, and Instagram.
When searching for news about COVID-19 make sure to read the trustworthy sites:
- Information about COVID-19 is provided in different languages by the Department of Public Health (IDPH) https://idph.iowa.gov/Emerging-Health-Issues/Novel-Coronavirus/ELL
- The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html
- For worldwide information, refer to the World Health Organization (WHO) https://www.who.int/
- Unemployment resources https://lookaside.fbsbx.com/file/Filing%20for%20COVID-19%20%28coronavirus%29%20Related%20Unemployment%20Benefits%20%281%29.pdf?token=AWxSY4Up4LNIwz5TKunZDpBxt7JCYbb9DURXg-zNf8dmwYQvpwBRK_RtCntOo8GDdLHGB3wMCd9pTmivWbwmmzpJxSmBNVp8ZF-ImWTarMphmPSaNE3KDUfD_kF6AsOyOA8dUkOZDtBoCqrv5vsyAQUPOtZNBrulpbvacJsXsiqudw
Wages & Benefits
Additional Information for Employees:
Wages, Hours and Leave and the impact on the workforce when responding to COVID-19 click this link, https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/pandemic
Guidance on Unemployment Insurance Flexibilities During COVID-19 outbreak https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/eta/eta20200312-0
Workplace Safety https://www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA3989.pdf
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) COVID-19 webpage https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/covid-19/
For reliable information regarding COVID-19 please visit: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
Free apps
Instant timer
Kindle free books
https://download.cnet.com/Kindle-for-PC/3000-2125_4-75185974.html
Libby free library card to read books on your phone… some are audio recorded
Lynn Rossy – blog
https://www.lynnrossy.com/multimedia/
https://www.lynnrossy.com/meditation-for-difficult-times-wednesday-march-18-1200-p-m-eastern-time/
Gratitude journal
http://drjoedispenza.net/blog/health/the-power-of-gratitude/
Ananda studio website…
https://www.anandawaterloo.com/
