Mental Health Toolkit: Faculty/Staff
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Clinical Education Librarian
Mary Margaret Thomas
she/her/hers
Contact:
207A HLHS
Hardin Library for Health Sciences
Hardin Library for Health Sciences
(319) 467-0722
Subjects: Health Sciences
Meditation and Wellness
HARDIN (443 4th floor) AND MAIN LIBRARIES (2060 2nd floor) HAVE REFLECTION ROOMS THAT PROVIDE A QUIET AREA FOR MEDITATION, CONTEMPLATION, OR CALMING SENSORY OVERLOAD.
SELECTED MEDITATION APPS FOR GUIDED MEDITATIONS, CALMING SOUNDS/MUSIC, AND TO PRACTICE MINDFULNESS:
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InsightTimerInsight Timer has both free and subscription options. Best free version for long-term use.
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CalmCalm has the option for users to access either a seven-day free trial or the free version of the app without paying for premium contact.
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HeadspaceHeadspace is available with a free trial and limited free features. If you want to upgrade to get full access, you can get a subscription to Headspace Plus.
GETTING STARTED MEDITATING
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NIH: Meditation and MindfulnessWebsite about meditation and mindfulness.
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Box BreathingShort guided video for box breathing (4-4-4-4) exercise.
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Guided Meditation VideoShort guided video with body awareness and breathing exercises.
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4-7-8 BreathingShort guided video for 4-7-8 breathing exercise.
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Mayo Clinic MeditationShort guided mediation video.
MORE STRESS REDUCTION HELP
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Grateful HawksGratitude is a sense of appreciation of what an individual has, for the goodness that is in their lives both within and outside oneself.
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Relaxation HelpWebsite from university counseling with many resources to aid in relaxation. Including puzzles, coloring sheets, meditation & relaxation videos, and information about hope boxes.
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UI HR MindfulnessUI Mindfulness video resources, outside mindfulness resources, and meditation apps.
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UI HR: Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is an eight-week program that is available to University of Iowa faculty and staff in a 50% or greater, regular position who are referred by either a health coach or the UI Employee Assistance Program.