Fostering Wellness, Solidarity, and Service Amidst COVID-19

Fostering Wellness

Navigate uncertainty

1. Helping children deal with stress

DepEd Philippines and World Vision set some tips on how parents can help children deal with stress.

1. Helping children cope with stress

The World Health Organization shares tips on how to help children cope with stress during the COVID-19 outbreak.  

1. Talking to Children about COVID-19: A Parent Source

The National Association of School Psychologists in the United States highlights pointers on how to help children cope during the COVID-19 outbreak through imparting accurate and age appropriate information about potential risks and how to avoid contracting the disease.

1. Coping with stress during the COVID-19 Outbreak

The World Health Organization identifies positive coping mechanisms amidst the COVID-19 outbreak.

1. Coping calendar

The calendar has 30 suggested actions to look after ourselves and each other as we face this global crisis together.

1. Developing a self care plan

With this guide, you will be able to understand the meaning of self-care and identify activities and practices that can help you manage stress. This also provides a step-by-step instruction in crafting your own self-care plan.

Connect with loved ones

1. 15 Family Activities to do at home 
2. Family Cardio Work Out 

This 13-minute POPSUGAR Fitness video features fun cardio movements for the family to get active together at home.

1. Family Connections thru Social Media- A Discussion 

This 7-minute Hallmark Channel episode discusses how meaningful connections are critical components of one’s Mental Health especially in the digital age. Dr. Vania Manipod further talks about the effects of social media on everyday life and the importance of setting boundaries.

Pray and meditate

1. Breathing Exercise to make you relax 

A Mind-Body Specialist shares breathing techniques that can be used during our relaxation modalities.

1. Tagalog Meditation Exercise 
2. 5 Minute Meditation 
3. Tapping Meditation

The Tapping Solutions provide free online blogs, videos, and programs on tapping techniques or alternative acupressure therapy.

1. Catholic Daily Mass

In view of the temporary suspension of mass gatherings, the Manila Cathedral invites everyone to join the daily livestream of the Holy Mass instead.

1. Sunday Service Livestream (Faith that Conquers Fear) 

The Destiny Church live stream airs on Sundays at 9:30 AM, 1:00 PM, and 5:00 PM. For updated links of live streams, you may also visit https://www.facebook.com/DestinyChurchPH/.

1. Islamic Call to Prayer Before Salah at Fajr – 5am, Luhor- 12noon, Asr – 3pm, Magrib- 6pm, and Aisha- 7pm
2. Holy Week Special
3. Visita Iglesia

1. Visita Iglesia Guide
2. With 360-degree video
3.  Online Lenten Recollection – Lakbay Buhay (8 April, 10am)

Talk it out

1. That Discomfort You’re Feeling is Grief
2. Create a (online) safe space with your family or people you trust and let them know your worries.
3. Should you need to talk to a professional, you may contact the following:
4. National Center for Mental Health
5. 0917-899-USAP (8727) or 989-USAP (8727)
6. UP Diliman Pyschosocial Services (UPD PsycServ) telepsychotheraphy for everyone especially frontliners (healthcare workers, security guards, delviery drivers, janitors, cashiers, etc.), COVID-19 positive individuals, relatives of frontliners, COVID-19 positive individuals, PUIs, or PUMs
7. Text or Viber at 09063743466 or 09167573157
8. Pastoral Care by Light of Jesus Family

1. Facebook: Light of Jesus Pastoral Care Center
2. Email: lojpastoralcare@gmail.com
3. Mobile: (0923) 132 3071 and (0915) 776 5326
4. University of San Carlos (USC) Mental Health Support for Covid-19 Frontliners

Initially, they offer free consultations to frontline workers but has now opened it to the public.

i Facebook: USC Mental Health Online Support for Covid-19 Crisis

1. Circle of Hope Community Services, Inc.

They are offering free TeleMental Health services to promote effective coping and resilience healthcare workers.

1. website at www.circleofhopecommunity.com or sign up for free sessions at bit.ly/SCbreak.
2. Mobile: (text or viber) 0917-822-2324 (Bea) and 0925-557-0888 (Jabby).
3. PGCA-Pampanga Chapter: Online Counseling for CoVid-19 Frontliners

They are offering free online counseling services for frontliners.

i Facebook: Online Counseling for Covid-19 Frontliners

1. Mental Health First Responders (MHFR)

They are offering free online peer and family support.

i. Google Form: https://forms.gle/DN49AwPw4X4VwvFR7

1. In Touch Community Services

There is a crisis line available 24/7 for the mental wellness of all health and safety frontliners.

1. Landline:  8-893-7603, 0917-800-1123,
2. Mobile:  0922-893-8944
3. The Masters Psychological Services

They are offering psychosocial support services due to the stresses caused by the outbreak.

i. Facebook: The Masters Psychological Services

1. Philippine Sports Commission (PSC)

The PSC has tasked its Sports Psychology Unit to take care of the psychosocial welfare of national athletes during the community quarantine.

i. Facebook: PSC (Philippines Sports Commission)

1. Ateneo Bulatao Center for Psychological Services

i.Email:bulataocenter.ls@ateneo.edu

ii.Website: http://ateneobulataocenter.com 

1. SLU-Sunflower Children and Youth Wellness Center (Baguio City)

i. Mobile:  0915-541-5501 and 0928-832-6372,

ii. Email at slusunflower@slu.edu.ph.

1. Camp Navarro General Hospital, Health Service Center, Health Service Command AFP, Calarian Zamboanga City

i. Viber: 0917-305-1891

ii. Mobile: 0966-691-6116.

1. Psycli-nik psychological assessment and intervention services

i. Address: NZUE Building third floor, room 303, Tomas Claudio Street., Zamboanga City

ii. Viber:  0917-305-1891

iii. Landline:: 955-8103 (PLDT).

iv. Email:  Psyclinik06@gmail.com or lolina_bajin@yahoo.com.

1. PsychConsult, Inc.

i. Mobile: call 8-421-2469.

1. Western Visayas Psychosocial Support for COVID-19

Facebook:  Western Visayas Psychosocial Support for Covid-19

Fostering Solidarity

Exercise the mind

1. Watch Documentaries and Educational Content

1. Short videos for learners from The Knowledge Channel (Math, Science, and English)
2. National Historical Commission of the Philippines

1. Jose Rizal: Sa Landas ng Paglaya
2. Apolinario Mabini: Talino at Paninindigan
3. Maypagasa: Ang Bantayog ni Andres Bonifacio
4. Kababaihan ng Rebolusyon
5. Gregoria de Jesus: Lakambini ng Katipunan
6. Emilio Jacinto: Utak ng Katipunan

1. Films and Interactive documentaries from IDFA
2. Films about the economy
3. Crash Course (History of Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Media Literacy, European History, American History, World History, Literature, Big History, Theater and Drama, World Mythology, Statistics, Chemistry, Physics, Philosophy, Psychology, Sociology, Games, Artificial Intelligence, Businesse Entrepreneurship, Anatomy & Physiology, Business Soft Skills, Film, Astronomy, Ecology, Biology, Economics)
4. Monterey Bay Aquarium
5. Free content from JSTOR and Artstor

1. Read Books

1. Read Free for 30 Days with Scribd
2. Free and Original Stories for Kids
3. Free Audiobooks for Children Stories at Audible

1. Listen to Music

1. Mr. Ryan Cayabyab’s Mini Concert via Facebook Live
2. Free Streaming of Classical Music Concerts
3. Puhon: Ben&Ben’s Live Streamed Benefit Concert

1. Watch Movies

1. The Metropolitan Opera  
2. Independent Films from TBA Studios (Please watch with your child.)

1. Visit Virtual Museums

1. Google arts and culture: Step inside must-see museums around the world
2. NASA Media Library

1. Learn a language

1. Learn French with French Children’s Stories
2. Learn foreign languages at Duolingo or Lingodeer

1. Learn From Online Courses
2. Class Central 

Go to class central first to check the platforms and universities offering the course that interests you. You can also compare the courses. For example, Artificial Intelligence may be offered by both the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Stanford.

1. Code Academy 

Learn how to code with Code Academy.

1. Join the special (MOOC) that aims to inspire, rekindle and sustain the teacher’s passion for teaching, Teach On: Keeping the Passion Alive . Enrollment is open now until 15 April 2020.
2. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) Platforms

1. Massive Open Distance e-Learning (MODeL)  by U.P. Open University;
2. Kaya Connect contains courses for humanitarian and development workers;
3. GCED Online Campus contains courses relevant to Global Citizenship Education;
4. Microsoft Education contains lessons on educational technology integration, pedagogy, and Office tools; and
5. General Platforms with varied courses:

1. Coursera;
2. Edx;
3. Udacity; and
4. Future Learn.
5. Webinars (in GMT+8)

1. Create art

1. Download Free Coloring Books from 113 Museums
2. NCCA Paper Craft Series
3. Create origami
4. Ricky Lee’s Free Online Writing Workshop on 8, 15, and 22 April 2020 (Applicants must send a letter of intent and a writer’s bio to banalramel@gmail.com by 11:59 pm on Friday, March 27.)

1. Other activities
2. Vocal Warm Up 

Keep moving

1. Walking Exercise 
2. Dance Cardio Work Out 
3. Standing Work Out 
4. Aerobic Dance 
5. Cool Down 
6. Dance Tutorial

Stay Productive  

1. Tips on How to Make You Stick to a Routine
2. 8 Tips on Working From Home With Your Kids
3. It’s Okay to Feel Overwhelmed and Be Unproductive

Fostering Service

Care for Others

1. The Department of Education reiterates the guidelines set by the Department of Health when taking care of a PUI/PUM at (1) (2).
2. With social distancing, our ways to care are limited. You can volunteer online to the following groups:

1. Fact checker and curator at Break the Fake Movement;
2. Drive Person with Disabilities in need of transport at AccessiWheels; and
3. Graphic designer, illustrator, social media content creator at Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (RITM).
4. Should you have extra resources in this trying times you can donate to the following:

1. The Kaya Natin! Movement in collaboration with the Office of Vice President (Personal protective equipment (PPE) and care/food packs for health workers and frontliners fighting COVID-19);
2. UNICEF Philippines (Cash);
3. World Vision Development Foundation, Inc. (Cash);
4. Philippine General Hospital [Personal Protective Equipment (e.g., n95 mask, surgical mask, face shield, surgical gowns) and 70% Ethyl Alcohol];
5. Courage Cebu (PPEs, food, vitamins, and cash);
6. Frontline Feeders Philippines (PPEs, food, and cash);
7. Caritas Manila (Cash); and
8. If you know any daily-wage earner, you can directly help them fulfill their basic needs by giving food, hygiene kits, and cash for monthly utilities like rent, electricity, and water.
9. You can also call your local government unit including your barangay officials, Sangguniang Kabataan leaders, councilors, mayor, and representatives for the localized needs of your community.

Get your COVID-19 updates from credible sources

1. Join the Viber Group managed by DOH for updates on issuances and cases.
2. Visit the DepEd COVID-19 website for updates on issuances, collaterals, and more information.
3. Visit the Laging Handa COVID-19 Website of PCOO for updates on issuances.
4. Take the 20-minute online course on Staying Safe During the COVID-19 Pandemic by PHILANTHROPYU.
5. Take the COVID-19 Course Series by WHO.

The importance of real-time training during global emergencies for effective preparedness and response cannot be overemphasized. The COVID-19 channel provides learning resources for health professionals, decision-makers, and the public for the outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

1. Find out more about coronavirus and explore its worldwide implications by taking the Specialized Course for Covid-19 @ Future Learn.