Hey everyone. I know this is a very difficult time for many, if not all, of us, so I wanted to share some resources that have been shared with me that will hopefully make this time easier to get through.
Additional online DBSA support groups, beyond the ones that we have set up, are available here: https://www.supportgroupscentral.com/groups_detail.cfm?cid=18
As always, the DBSA national website (https://www.dbsalliance.org) has a wealth of resources as well to help you get through this period of social distancing.
Calm.com has compiled a page chock-full of free resources to help us remain grounded & mindful in these turbulent times located here: www.calm.com/blog/take-a-deep-breath
Even if you have struggled with meditation in the past, I would highly recommend checking out this resource. It is much more comprehensive than just meditations. Even if you just want to listen to someone in a calming voice reading a story, they have that there too. Thanks to Facilitator Sarah for this recommendation.
The last thing I will add here is a DBT Skills Online Class: How to Survive & Thrive in a Pandemic by Tami Green. DBT skills can be an excellent means to help you stay on an even keel & not get all caught up in the panic. This is one place to start acquire those skills & hone the ones that you may already have. Please keep in mind that this is not a free service & our group listing it here does not mean we endorse it or in any way affiliated with this class. We just want to share as many resources as we can so you have choices. The intake session costs $225 & the class is an additional $705 ($680 if you sign up by the end of today: 3/21/2020) for eight classes held weekly beginning 3/24/2020. Thanks to Facilitator Mike for this recommendation.
I hope you found these resource recommendations helpful & if you are aware of any other relevant resources, please feel free to share them with me or in the comments. Thank you & have a good weekend.