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COVID-19 Resources
Our Goals During COVID-19
During this international emergency, there are new challenges for organizations and advocates who serve survivors of domestic and sexual violence (DSV) and trauma, as well as increased barriers for survivors themselves to access services. The resources here, organized by audience and topic, aim to support:
DSV organizations and program leaders • DSV advocates • Survivors and their families • Mental health and substance use service providers
Support for DSV Organizations and Program Leaders
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Leadership During COVID-19: Strategies to Support Yourself and Your Team
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Face Mask Requirements Within an Accessible, Culturally Responsive, and Trauma-Informed (ACRTI) Approach
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Grief Leadership During COVID-19
The Uniformed Services University’s Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress outlines best practices for leading and communicating effectively in crisis situations, including how to support your team and promote cohesion.
Supporting Survivors of Domestic and Sexual Violence
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Parenting and Caregiving
Supporting Parents, Caregivers and Their Children During COVID-19: Resources for Advocates Serving Families Affected by Domestic Violence
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for Advocates
Supporting Survivors’ Access to Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health Services During the COVID-19 Emergency
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for Advocates
Shelter from the Storm Inside: Supporting Recovery, Safety, and Well-Being During the COVID-19 Pandemic
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Additional Resources
NDVH: Staying Safe During COVID-19
The National Domestic Violence Hotline summarizes how COVID-19 can uniquely impact survivors of intimate partner violence.
COVID-19 Exercise: Enhancing Compassion in the Face of Comparative Suffering
This worksheet, written by Erin Wheeler of Inner Resource Counseling, was created for therapists to use in session; mental health providers and advocates may find it helpful for their own self-care as well.
Mental Health and Well-Being
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GENERAL
Pebble Meditation
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Breathing and Meditation Video Playlist
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Yoga and Stretching Video Playlist
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Advocates and Service Providers
Managing Your Wellness During the COVID-19 Outbreak
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Advocates and Service Providers
Helping doesn’t have to hurt: Managing compassion fatigue in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic
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Greif and Loss
Sitting with Grief – Tips for Supporting Loved Ones Who Are Grieving
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Greif and Loss
Responding to Change & Loss – In Support of Children, Teens & Families
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