December Newsletter

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Follow these links to some great resources for self care and stress management

 IOS and Android friendly apps:
Headspace.com Meditation app

 breathe2relax app

 Meditation.me app

 Online resources 
American Heart Association/ Stress Management

 American Psychology Association/ Stress

 Online interactive tools
interactive stress screener

 Coping strategies evaluation form



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