In a time of unprecedented crisis, many higher education institutions are faced with increased concerns regarding the well-being of students and staff and the challenges they face with COVID-19. The University continues to find ways to provide our community with the latest information and helpful resources to support the campus community.<\/p>\n
We strive to provide ongoing resources to keep the campus community informed and to maintain overall safety and continuity of operations. Refer to the\u00a0Restart Employee Resources<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0for additional details and frequently updated information about wellness and working remotely for all employees, managers and parents. We hope that our employees and their families find this web page to be a useful source of information as we work to keep our campus and surrounding communities safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n Please note that these are optional resources and are not necessarily endorsed by Montclair State University.<\/p>\n Here are six podcasts by psychologists or coaches with 5-star reviews on Apple Podcasts that are addressing coronavirus anxiety and stress.<\/p>\n These global events can produce a wide and fluctuating range of emotional responses, which may vary from person to person. As always, Montclair State University\u00a0Employee Assistance Program<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0provides free support services for all of its employees and their families to consult regarding any distress, through CONCERN,\u00a0a behavioral health program with Atlantic Health System<\/strong><\/a>. To schedule a confidential appointment, call CONCERN at 800-242-7371.<\/p>\n Finding Time to Better Manage Your Time<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 In this four-part series focused on\u00a0time management and work productivity<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0in our new reality, here is some practical advice on how to better lead ourselves through structuring our day to feel better, work more effectively, and adjust to our new reality by actively designing our new reality rather than feeling that the new reality is designing us.<\/p>\n ITDS Course Registration for Faculty and Staff<\/strong>\u00a0– While continuing to work remotely, take advantage of Information Technology services for\u00a0Technology Training and Support<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n Faculty may refer to\u00a0Teaching during University Closures<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0for Live On-Line Training and Support with\u00a0ITDS Online Training Workshops<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0providing a series of online training workshops and web-based resources.<\/p>\n Give a Yoga Mat to a Friend<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Consider giving a yoga mat as a well-being token to someone you care about. If you already have one, roll out a yoga mat and take a break, stretch and breathe! Regardless of your level of yoga expertise, meditation and breathing can help you feel better from head to toe. Yoga and meditation offer physical and mental health benefits for people of all ages including relieving stress, relaxing the mind and improving well being. Check out this\u00a0Virtual Yoga Class<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0from Campus Recreation!<\/p>\n Cook book<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Pick up a new cookbook. The shift to family meals is one of the silver linings of the pandemic. Cooking inspires immediate family members to work together and is emotionally, as well as physically, nourishing.<\/p>\n
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Mental Health Association of Essex and Morris County (NEW)<\/h3>\n
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Calming Podcasts to listen to if you’re feeling anxious right now (NEW)<\/h3>\n
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CONCERN — Employee Assistance Program<\/h3>\n
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