Teaching during a worldwide pandemic, political unrest, and tragedy within our community means learning to better address our students’ needs as well as our own. Below you’ll find a list of websites and resources that provide helpful suggestions on how to respond to these situations in the classroom and at home.
Self-care during difficult times:
- Ada Palmer’s “Healthy Academic Work Habits”
- Biological Sciences’ “Be Well and Stay Connected: Resources and Support”
- Human Resources’ “Staff and Faculty Assistance Program”
- Virtual Dance Lab: free classes for UChicago staff, faculty & students (enter discount code VDLUC at checkout).
Teaching during difficult times:
- Teaching and Learning During Tense Moments from the Chicago Center for Teaching
- Supporting our Students and Ourselves in Difficult Times from Northeastern University’s Center for Advanced Teaching and Learning Through Research
- Teaching in Difficult Times from Berkeley’s Center for Teaching and Learning
Support for students:
- Campus resources available to students
- 24/7 Therapist On-Call: 773.702.3625
- Counseling Appointments: 773.834.WELL
- Dean-on-Call: Press UChicago HELP button on UChicago Safe Mobile App or call UCPD (773.702.8181)
- Living Intentionally to Flourish Everyday (LIFE): A 4-week program that draws upon students’ strengths using positive psychology principles with the goal of increasing their flourishing and wellbeing. LIFE will be offered to graduate and professional students during Winter Quarter; students may register through this link.
- Mental Health First Aid: An 8-hour certification designed to give participants the skills to help someone who is developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. The virtual training includes a 2-hour self-paced course, followed by an interactive, 6-hour training led via Zoom. Students may register here.
- Weekly Mindfulness Meditation: We will be offering 30-minute, drop-in mindfulness sessions on a weekly basis open to the entire campus community. Find the dates, along with the practice topics here. To register for any and all weekly sessions, please complete this form in its entirety. Please note: these sessions will be facilitated via Zoom and the link will be sent within 24 hours of each session to those registered. If you have any questions, contact Emily Schulze at eschulze@uchicago.edu.
- Wellness Coaching: An opportunity for students to examine their strengths with a wellness coach to navigate transitions and achieve desired changes they’d like to make in their lives. Students interested in individual coaching may sign up here. More details can be found on our website.
- Refresh Sleep: A 7-week email program that aims to provide students with the skills and strategies needed to achieve more restful nights. Refresh Sleep program materials include information about the physiology of sleep, sleep hygiene, relaxation, mindfulness, cognitive strategies, and more. To register, complete this form in its entirety by January 25, 2021. If you have any questions, contact Emily Schulze at eschulze@uchicago.edu.
- Better Together: A program designed for graduate and professional students to increase social and emotional wellbeing by connecting with fellow students for dinner, thoughtful discussion, and creative ways to get to know one another online. Interested students may register here.
- Buddy Up: A new program that is part of the Better Together initiative. Buddy Up offers graduate and professional students the opportunity to join a network of peers wanting to meet and connect with students across campus. Every two weeks students will be paired with a new buddy. Students may register here or email mewebb@uchicago.edu with questions
Aware of any resources we missed? Email us at remotehumanities@uchicago.edu or let us know in the comments below!
