During difficult times, it’s important we rely on our individual and collective resources to support one another. See below for a thoughtfully curated list of creative, mindful, and share-able resources to help cope with anxiety, distress, and uncertainty. We invite you to check back periodically, as we update this list with new/emerging resources.
Stanford-based resource for managing a variety of emotions and difficulties. Explore distinct modules each aimed at helping you feel better in some way.
Meditations for anxiety, stress, sleep (and lots more)
- Trinka and Sam Fighting the Big Virus: Fantastic free/downloadable picture book with parent guide
- Moose the Worry Mutt Goes to Doggie Daycare: Teaches children how to “bark back” at worried thoughts and thereby transform from WORRIER into WARRIOR.
- What to Do When You Worry Too Much: A Kid’s Guide to Overcoming Anxiety: One of our favorite workbook resources for helping manage worry.
- A Terrible Thing Happened: This book never names/defines the “terrible thing,” yet illustrates the value of sharing feelings with and seeking support from helpful adults.
- Worries Are Not Forever: Thank goodness!
- The Invisible String: Staying connected while physically apart.
- What To Do With a Problem: Inspiring and beautifully illustrated.
- Big Bad Bubble: Whimsical and playful, this book is about bubbles (soap-related??) aaand anxiety management — how apropos!
- After the Fall (How Humpty Dumpty Got Back Up Again): Cleverly illustrated tale of transforming trauma into growth