What are some best practices for juggling work and caregiving?
It's difficult to juggle work, family, and other obligations. For many, the return to campus has necessitated new plans and approaches to caring for young children, aging parents, and other relatives. Here are some helpful resources and articles offering advice on managing these responsibilities as we continue to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic.
Finding community and supporting your mental health:
- Workshops and Support Groups for workplace well-being through UMass Workplace Learning & Development
- The Employee Counseling and Consultation Office (ECCO) offers free counseling, workshops, Supervisor Consultations and referrals to community therapists.
- How to cope with stress according to the CDC
- How Mindfulness Can Help During COVID-19
- Faculty resilience during COVID-19
- Harvard Business Review Reader Advice on Juggling Work and Kids in a Pandemic
Supporting seniors:
- Amherst Senior Services
- Resources for Massachusetts seniors and their caretakers
- Safety precautions for older adults according to the CDC
- Remembering to take care of yourself
- Self care for caregivers
- Caregiver stress management
Supporting children in school:
- Guidance for COVID-19 Prevention in K-12 Schools from the CDC
- COVID-19 Resources for Schools, Students, and Families from the Department of Education
- Staying Safe in School During COVID-19
- Advice on Hybrid Learning
- Helping Children Transition Back to School from a mental health perspective