04: Resources for remote resilience

When strict social distancing guidelines left people feeling lonely and isolated, the university was quick to respond with tools to promote remote resilience and navigate the new normal. Though many have returned to in-person work or shifted to a hybrid model, social interaction remains limited, making the variety of online resources ASU experts provided for parents, educators, health care workers and older adults persistently valuable.

Online education resources for all levels and ages

The university provides a vast collection of online resources for education at all levels and ages onto a single platform called ASU for You. The site offers a wide array of content, much of it at no cost, for all learners — from elementary school students to adults — as well as resources for teachers and parents who are navigating teaching and learning at home.

The COVID-19 Resource Hub

The College of Health Solutions has curated a collection of resources for all ages and populations to work remotely, parent sensibly, learn productively and manage their health in a difficult time, called the COVID-19 Resource Hub.

COVID Resilience for Healthcare Professionals Facebook group

Launched by an Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation graduate student, this online forum provides a space where doctors, nurses and other essential health care workers can compare notes, offer support and reduce stress. The group has thousands of members spanning the country and world who share their expertise on topics ranging from yoga and nightly prayers to holistic coaching.

Online mindfulness and meditation activities

To help people cope with their anxiety as they deal with social distancing, quarantine and the risk of disease, ASU’s Center for Mindfulness, Compassion and Resilience moved activities of its mindfulness center online for a daily noontime session of virtual meditation and support.

An online mindfulness initiative called “Caring and Connection in the Time of COVID-19” features live, hourlong mindfulness and meditation sessions.