04. Resources for remote resilience

As strict social distancing guidelines left people feeling lonely and isolated, the university introduced tools to promote remote resilience and navigate the new normal. Through a variety of digital platforms, ASU experts are providing valuable resources for parents, educators, students, remote workers, health care professionals and older adults — from lunchtime mindfulness sessions to music therapy videos and more.

ASU for You

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.

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.

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 personnel 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 music therapy for the elderly

An ASU School of Music associate professor of music therapy and her students created videos for Valley senior centers and later used the Zoom platform to engage with adult clients suffering from traumatic brain injuries. The videos are available on the Foundation for Senior Living website.

Melita Belgrave, an associate professor of music therapy at ASU, led five students and two clients on a Zoom therapy session.